Kabardino-Balkarian State University

Kabardino-Balkarian State University offers a range of courses in multiple sectors including: Architecture, Engineering, Science and more. But the most prominent course offered by KBSU is its six year MBBS program. The university attracts thousands of applications for admission to its medicinal courses, with the majority coming from India.

Listed below is a detailed breakdown of the prominent courses pursued by recent graduates at KBSU:

Graduates of the Kabardino Balkarian State University are working in key decision-making & medical roles in Russia & across the globe.

Listed below is a detailed breakdown of the industries KBSU graduates are employed in:

Yes, as per student reviews on Shiksha, KBSU medical students are offered internships at the end of every year at university-affiliated local hospitals. Students are exposed to everyday medical operations under the expert guidance of the university faculty and equipped with the skills necessary to cope with the demands of the medical industry. 

International students must fulfil the basic university eligibility and submit necessary documents such as educational transcripts, IELTS & TOEFL scores among other documents to be eligible for admission to the institute.

Listed below are the requirements students must fulfil to be eligible:

·      Must submit 10^th and 12^th pass certificate & mark sheet

·      Must submit other necessary documents including: NEET, IELTS/TOEFL score, a valid passport and medical test report among others

·      Satisfy the below listed test scores:

KBSU accepts admission applications towards the end of July or August every year for entry to its courses.

Majority of the university's student population is Indian thus the university align its admission deadlines with the NEET test results. Indian students cannot be admitted to the university without valid NEET scores.

Listed below is a description of the admission deadline for 2025 entry at KBSU:

Students are recommended to file the applications as early as they possibly can to allow time for application and visa processing and ensure a smooth on boarding process.

Based on the latest data (2023) available on the FMGE's official website, the passing rate of KBSU Medical graduates stands at around 19.53%.

Of the 169 KBSU graduates who appeared for the 2023 edition of the FMGE exam conducted by the National Board of Examination (NBE), 33 students successfully cleared the exam, highlighting the university's excellence in providing high standard medical education.

The cost of attendance for international students at KBSU varies based on the course being pursued and the standard of living students opt for during the stay in Nalchik.

Students looking to pursue a MBBS program can expect tuition cost of around INR 3.9 L, along with accommodation costs of around INR 35.42 K.

Listed below is a detailed breakdown of the costs an international student pursuing MBBS can expect to incur at KBSU:

Note that this is only estimated fees information, actual values may differ.

As per unofficial sources, the Kabardino-Balkarian State University acceptance rate is around 59%. The acceptance rate suggests the university is selective when it comes to admitting students. Interested applicants must do well in the academics and entrance exams to secure admission at KBSU.

Applicants must clear the NEET exam & some introductory tests upon arrival in Russia, to be eligible for admission to the university.

Listed below is the MBBS eligibility criteria for Indian students: