MBBS 

at Northern SMU, Arkhangelsk

The lowest first-year tuition fees for MBBS in Russia range between INR 1.5 L-INR 3 L and is given by the Ingush State University Faculty of Medicine. 

This is followed closely by the Chuvash State University Medical Institute, which offers affordable MBBS education with average annual fees of around INR 2 L per year. 

For a complete list of the the cheapest medical universities in Russia:  Universities with the lowest MBBS Fees in Russia

Studying abroad can be an expensive endeavor, although NSMU Russia is one of the most affordable options out there for Indian students as far as studing abroad is concerned. The Northern State Medical University tuition fee is INR 4.35 L for international students for 6 years, excluding the living expenses and accommodation. 

Below mentioned is the total MBBS fee at Northern State Medical University:

Yes, a degree from the Northern State Medical University is deemed valid in India. The NSMU Russia MBBS is recognised by the National Medical Commission of India, also known as the Medical Council of India, earlier. 

This means that Indian students to have pursued their higher studies from the institute are free to practice in India, upon successful graduation, provided they clear the FMGE exam upon their return. 

There are many Medical courses at NSMU Russia, however one of the most prominent courses at this university is MBBS, for which Indian students can apply to. International students are required to submit the documents mentioned below for Northern State Medical University admission process:

·         Notarized Certificate of Secondary Education

·         Notarized Certificate copy attested by the Ministry of Human Resource Development

·         Notary attested copy of birth certificate

·         Medical certificate with all important lab test results including AIDS test

·         Copy of national passport with minimum validity of 9 months

·         12 recent passport-sized photographs in matt paper only

Also Check: MBBS in Russia: Fees, eligibility, top universities

The cost of an MBBS course at the Northern State Medical University (NSMU) is RUB 340,000 (INR 3.7 L) per year as per data curated from certain unofficial sources. NSMU has not officially released the fees for its MBBS courses.

However it has rolled out the fees for some of its other popular courses for the academic session 2025/26, the same is given below:

It can be cosidered a little hard to succesfully gain admission to Northern State Medical University as the acceptance rate here stands at 15%. The low acceptance rate suggests that out of every 100 applications, only 15 applicants are rolled out an offer letter. 

Below is the NSMU Russia eligibility requirements for Indian students: 

• Minimum of 50% scores in class 12th (With Physics, Chemistry, Maths)
• Cleared NEET
• English language proficiency (IELTS)
• Medical certificate with all important lab test results, including AIDS test

Indian students seeking admission to Northern State Medical University must satisfy its admission requirements that includes the submission of valid test scores along with some identity proofs to validate the authenticity of the applicant.

Listed below are the Northern State Medical University admission requirements students must satisfy:

• Should have qualified Class 10th & 12th from a recognised international school
• Must have attained a minimum of 50% marks in Class 12th while pursuing Physics, Chemistry & Biology (or any other equivalent subject)
• Must be at-least 17 years old at the time of application
• Must have attained the minimum NEET-UG qualifying marks (50th percentile for General/EWS category, 45th percentile for PwD & 40th percentile for SC/ST/OBC category applicants)

While the university itself does not take an entrance exam at the time of admission, Indian students are required to attain the minimum passing marks in the National Eligibility Cum Entrance Test or NEET exam along with a minimum 50% score in each of Physics, Chemistry and Biology in Class 12 (for unreserved category students) or 45% in each subject (for reserved category students).

It is a requirement for International students to apply for a student visa as this university is situated in Russia. After getting the admission confirmation from the Northern State Medical University, the students must arrange all these documents with the VISA fee:

·         Passport

·         Official documents transcripts

·         Offer letter from Northern State Medical University (UC)

·         Educational documents

·         Proof of funds

·         Photographs

·         Visa application fee

·         Medical fitness proof

·         English language proficiency proofs

·         Travel and medical insurance

The VISA application fee for Russia, is INR 5 K to INR 8 K for single entry and INR 6 K to INR 10 K which is non-refundable in case of a rejection.

Read more: Northern State Medical University Visa Information

Offering a 6-year MBBS program, the Northern State Medical University application deadlines align with the NEET results, as these scores are mandatory for NSMU admissions. The applications are accepted until the end of July or August every year.

Below are the admission deadlines for 2025 entry at this university: