Colleges in Russia

MBBS at ASMU is available under General Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy. Duration of MBBS under General Medicine is 6 years and is primarily taught in English, whereas duration for programs under Dentistry and Pharmacy is 5 years and is available in both English as well as bilingual. Therefore, students are advised to develop basic language skills so as to easily understand the instructions.

The Faculty of Foreign students at ASMU offers one program, MBBS, which is solely dedicated to Indian students since it is available in English. MBBS is available under majors such as General Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy. However, students are advised to know basic language skills so as blend with other students and locals.

For one year, KSMU MBBS tuition fees is RUB 6,00,000. This is equivalent to around INR 7 lakh. Besides tuition students have to also bear the living expenses. The hostel fees at this university would be RUB 20,000 for 2026-27. This is equivalent to INR 25.3 lakh. These fees can fluctuate yearly. 

Yes, KSMU Russia offers on-campus housing to international students. The room types are single, double, or triple sharing. A few of the other housing facilities offered to students are: 

• Essential furniture, including beds, chairs, study tables, wardrobes

• High speed wi-fi

• Laundry facilities

• 24/7 security services

• Recreational areas

Yes, KSMU Russia offers MBBS course that is fully taught in English. A few of the postgraduate courses such as MD/MS are mostly taught in Russian language, but some English-taught courses are also available. For PG programs, proficiency in Russian is recommended for clinical practice. For admission to MBBS course (popular among Indian students), admission is based on Class 12 marks and NEET scores. 

Indian applicants planning to apply for the MBBS course at this university should meet all the entry requirements. Here are the general Kazan State Medical University requirements for Indian students: 

• Class 12 marks (50%+ in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology)

• NEET qualification

• Valid passport

• Medical Fitness certificate 

• Students must be at least 17 years of age, as of Dec 31 of the admission year

• Police Clearance certificate

• Passport size photographs

According to official source, Kazan State Medical University has 6,000+ students. Out of this, 1,200+ are international students from 50+ countries. Significant proportion of this university, around 800-1,000 students are Indian. Courses are offered in English and Russian language. Most popular course among Indian students is MBBS. KSMU Russia is among the Top 5 Russian Medical Universities for international students due to its affordable tuition, affordable tuition, WHO & NMC recognition, and wide network of international alumni. 

International students are allowed to work a maximum of 20 hours per week or 4 hours a day in Russia. This is in line with the general part time work hour limit in other popular European countries. 

International students are advised to stay within the allowed part time work hour limit, as failing to do so, may lead to the revocation of their Russia study visa and consequently, deportation from the country.     

KSMU Russia had a very respectable FMGE pass percentage for the year 2023. The Kemerovo State Medical University FMGE pass percentage of Indian students stood at 40.91% for 2023, per the official data made available by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences. 

Per the official stats, of the 22 students who appeared for the FMGE exam in 2023, 9 were able to successfully clear the same. 

Kemerovo State Medical University can be considered an ideal place to study for Indian students seeking affordable medical studies. 

The MBBS cost is way lower as compared to some reputed Indian medical institutions, and students are free to come back and practice in India, after the completion of their studies, after a successful clearance of the FMGE exam.

It also allows students to expand their horizons, gaining a good understanding of the European culture, and the standard of medical education in the world. 

Overall, KSMU Russia is certainly a viable option for Indian students seeking medical education abroad.