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3.6/5
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Student Views (Based on Reviews)
- 27% students never faced discrimination in this university
Vibe of Campus
Academically oriented
Friendly
Stressful
Multi-dimensional
Internships3.3
Part time work3.1
Post study jobs3.1
Quality of faculty3.6
Student Life3.8
Value for money3.4
Public transportation4.1
Safety4.6
Indian Food2.9
Permanent Immigration3.7
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Anonymous
MD (Doctor of Medicine) - Batch of 2023
3.7
Good university and excellent teaching staff.
Tips: Students should know before joining the university that they need to qualify for the NEET exam. Without that, please don't join. Try to contact the university directly, it may reduce stress. Buy good thick clothes. It gets could there. If you are vegetarian, try to get enough spices in your bags, as you won't unnecessarily find the same foods you are used to eating at home. If you are able to, bring a pressure cooker with you so you can prepare your own food to the flavour you like. Orenburg is a safe place for students. It is also a good place for girls. People here are generally friendly and helpful. I had a good experience. I have been staying here for six years yet I have not faced any problems.
Dislikes (Indian Food): Once I ate Russian chicken, they didn't boil it completely. They just half-boil it, and they don't put any masala on it, either. They just barbecue it and serve it, which isn't nice at all. There's no pani puri here, or anything like that you get in India.
Total Monthly ExpenseRUB 120
Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryRUB 5000
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Abhinav Mishra
MD (Doctor of Medicine) - Batch of 2025
4.1
The college is fine, and it requires students to work hard.
Tips: Students should know about the college/university, faculty, study place, hostel, campus, living conditions, weather, cost of living, temperature, room conditions and materials to carry with themselves. They should be aware about what all to carry while coming here for the first time, like warm clothes and shoes, etc.
Likes (Safety): Safety is so good. I have not faced any problem till now. Not just me, no one has faced any problem until now. I am so happy about it. Safety is totally assured. That is my guarantee. Russians are far better than Indians. They don't interfere. They don't create problems.
Dislikes (Indian Food): No proper food options. I don't see any Indian food here. I can't live without Indian food. I can find only pizzas, burgers and KFC. How many times could we eat the same thing? I am fed up of eating outside and that too the same thing again and again. Recently, I have started to prepare my own food.
Total Monthly ExpenseRUB 200
Prepping time for classes21 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryRUB
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Aditi Nagle
MD (Doctor of Medicine) - Batch of 2026
2.5
This university is only good for a degree. No internships or practical exposure.
Tips: There was a massive cultural shift from India, which is a friendly country where people help each other out. In Russia, people mind their own business. Also, I am not aware of any scholarships available for Indian students. Most importantly, my university lacks the proper training that I will need to work in a country like India. Overall, I am not satisfied with my university in Russia.
Likes (Public transportation): The public transportation in this city is very affordable and connects the whole city with buses. It costs only thirty or thirty-five rubles to roam the entire city. Although the campuses are spread across the city, you can reach them by bus or taxi.
Dislikes (Internships): Internships are close to impossible to find because of the fact that Indians do not speak fluent Russian and the teachers too can't speak and understand fluent English therefore it's not possible to do internship here in Russia. The university lacks clinical training.
Total Monthly ExpenseRUB 177
Prepping time for classes40 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryRUB
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YOSHIT jibhakte
MD (Doctor of Medicine) - Batch of 2022
2.4
Best in safety and good quality of academics.
Tips: The culture here is quite modern, but we easily adapted. Many consultants are available in India as well; RMEA is managing here, and another dominant one is Rus Education. There is no discrimination, and it's good for studying. Food is not good in the whole of Russia; self-cooking is the best option. I am very satisfied with the studies and the city. Our city is not big, but we can get all things easily here. Many students fail, but at the end, the FMGE results are good.
Likes (Safety): The whole of Russia is very safe for students, and the people are also good. There are good laws, and that's why all things are under control. We are happy to live here, and overall, things are good. Our city, Orenburg, is very strict in studies.
Dislikes (Post study jobs): I don't know about all placements, as many of us come through agency consultancies. Jobs are also available here, but the schedule is tight, so we don't have time to do them.
Total Monthly ExpenseRUB 100
Prepping time for classes28 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryRUB 5000
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MANDYA SHASHANK
MD (Doctor of Medicine) - Batch of 2024
3.9
Student life is good but you have to study hard.
Tips: Students should know about the campus, university, hostel, food facility, rooms, and the distance between the hostel and university. They also need to know about the climatic conditions and, most importantly, the banks where they can exchange currency from rupees to rubles. I stayed in Orenburg for 5.8 years, and the food options were very limited. There were only a few places to eat, and the food was not good. I missed the variety of food options that we have in India. I worked part-time at KFC and earned more than 50,000 rubles. It was a nice experience, and the money helped me a lot. I used the money to book a flight back to India. There are other places to work as well, such as Burger King, Dodo Pizza, and others.
Total Monthly ExpenseRUB 100
Prepping time for classes14 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryRUB
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Anonymous
MD (Doctor of Medicine) - Batch of 2027
2.9
The country is safe and the university hosts many on campus events to interact with our seniors.
Tips: When you come to study at a university in a new country, you need to be more adaptive. You cannot expect things to be the same as in your home country. You need to accept things as they are and not complain about what you don't like. You also need to learn the local language, as it will be a big hurdle if you don't. There are many distractions in a new country, but if you stay focused on your studies, you will be fine.
Likes (Safety): I feel safe here, even when I am out late at night. The people here are not very friendly, but they are not interested in you and won't bother you. My friends and I go out at night, and it is nothing like India. Here, no one cares about what you wear or who you are with. It is very free here.
Dislikes (Indian Food): Indian food options at this university are almost none. You are either eating tasteless burgers or pizzas, or you are cooking for yourself. Cooking takes a lot of time, especially when you are studying. Sometimes we really crave for Indian street food.
Total Monthly ExpenseRUB 175
Prepping time for classes5 hours/Week
Expected Annual SalaryRUB 11175
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Anything you would want to ask experts?Answered a month ago
Indian students need to submit following documents during visa application process:
Passport
Official documents transcripts
Offer letter from The Orenburg State Medical University
Educational documents
Proof of funds
Photographs
Visa application fee
Medical fitness proof
English language proficiency proofs
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PRIYANKA
Contributor-Level 10
Answered 8 months ago
In 2023, the passing percentage of FMGE at Orenburg State Medical University was recorded to 30.8%. However, it has varied over the years.
| Particulars | Statistics |
|---|---|
| Count of students who appeared for the FMGE exam | 289 |
| Count of students who passed the exam | 89 |
| Passing percentage | 30.8% |
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Nishtha Pruthi
Contributor-Level 8
Answered 7 months ago
The university provides a diverse array of programs across various disciplines, including eight faculties: General Medicine (MBBS), Paediatrics, Preventive Care, Clinical Psychology, Dentistry (Stomatology), Pharmacy, Nursing, Foreign Student Faculty.
The MBBS program spans six years, comprising fiv
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Pallavi Garg
Contributor-Level 8
Answered 7 months ago
The Orenburg State Medical University tuition fee is INR 3.69 L for international students for a duration of 6 years, excluding the living expenses and accommodation.
Pursuing Doctor in Medicine (MD) can cost an international student INR 4 L for one year, and this is a 6 years program.
Below is the c
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Rachit Arora
Contributor-Level 8
Answered 7 months ago
After getting the admission confirmation from the University of Canterbury, the students must arrange all these documents with the VISA fee:
· Passport
· Official documents transcripts
· Offer letter from The Orenburg State Medical University (UC)
· Educational documents
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