Russia has historically been India’s most dependable ally since independence. This long-standing relationship has contributed to making MBBS Russia popular among Indian students. An MBBS degree in Russia is a highly sought-after option for Indian students seeking to study medicine abroad. Since 1985, India has witnessed a steady stream of students heading to Russia to pursue medical programs, cementing its status as a top destination for MBBS education in Russia.

With over 4,000 Indian students flying every year to study MBBS in Russia, it’s evident that more than 50% of those seeking medical education abroad are choosing this exceptional country. Its reputed institutions further accentuate Russia’s prominence in providing high-quality medical education. As such, medicine in Russia has become a popular choice for Indian students aspiring to excel in the medical field on an international stage.

Quick Facts about MBBS degree in Russia

MBBS degree in Russia for Indian Students

How many Indian students are pursuing MBBS education in Russia at the moment? The answer would be that there are almost 23000 Indian students in Russia for the MBBS program enrolled in various medical universities. Indeed, there are quite many medical aspirants in many countries. Nearly 70–80% of Indian medical students in Russia are studying at only 8–10 medical colleges

MBBS Fees in Kazan State Medical University – 2024

The MBBS fees in Kazan State Medical University is not more than 30 lakh Rupees including tuition fee & hostel accommodation. The detailed MBBS fee structure in Kazan State for 2024 session is given above in the image.

The MBBS fees in Kazan State Medical University is generally paid through 2 most commonly used methods. First, students carry full 1st year fees with themselves and pay directly after arrival in Russia. They purchase US Dollars in India and pay in US Dollars after arrival there.

Second, students can transfer the 1st year fee online through bank directly to university/representative’s account in Russia and provide transaction receipt for confirmation. The online fee transfer must be done before departure from India & it is allowed/accepted by selected medical universities in Russia.

Career after MBBS from Russia

Indian students who complete their MBBS from Russia have the same career options, that students in India have after completing MBBS from any government or private medical college.

• Students can appear in NEXT (National Exit Test)/FMGE (Foreign Medical Graduates Exam or MCI Screening Test) in India, if they wish to practice as a registered doctor in India. They can appear in PG exam of English speaking countries (USMLE/PLAB/NZREX/GAMSAT/MCAT), if they wish to do post-graduation or work in any of those countries..
• Indian students can work as a registered doctor in Russia & several neighboring countries after completing their medical course. This opportunity is only for those Indian students, who complete their MBBS degree from Russia, as they become fluent in Russian as well.
• Apart from working as doctors, these Indian MBBS graduates can continue further PG (Any Specialty) in Russia. As post-graduation involves clinical/practical classes, it is taught in Russian medium only. Thus, only those Indians who complete MBBS from Russia can take PG admission in Russian universities without language course training.

MBBS Admission in Kazan State Medical University

Students can apply for MBBS admission in Kazan State Medical University through a simple step-by-step process as shown below :

• Student submits scans of 10th, 12th marksheets and NEET qualification (2024/2023/2022).
• University issues admission letter confirming MBBS admission in Kazan State Medical University.
• Student submits the scans of valid passport for issuance of invitation letter from university.
• KSMU (Kazan) issues invitation letter for study visa formalities in India & student’s entry to Russia.
• Student submits original marksheets, passport & few additional documents for visa from embassy.
• We assist them in currency exchange for payment on arrival or online fees transfer from India.
• We assist them in ticket booking and plan their departure in groups, so that they travel together.
• Our representative meets the students at airport and briefs about their trip from Delhi to Russia.
• Our representatives receives the group at airport in Kazan and provides them transport to hostel.
• All formalities of medical checkup, visa extension, etc. are completed by our representative in Russia.

Official Partner of Kazan State Medical University

Indirus Educational Consultants is the official partner of Kazan State Medical University for MBBS admissions from India & other countries. Being the official representative of KSMU (Kazan), we advise all students to apply through official university partner only. This ensures that the student will get correct details about university, actual fees, availability of government & private hostels, accommodation facilities & proper guidance in India (till departure) & Kazan (after arrival). Our Kazan (Russia) office undertakes the responsibility to assist & look after students’ issues (if any) during their entire tenure of MBBS course in Kazan.

MBBS Eligibility in Kazan State Medical University

The MBBS eligibility in Kazan State Medical University follows the NMC guidelines for admission of Indian students and is as mentioned below :

• 50% Marks : Students from general category must have 50% marks (PCB) in 12th/Inter/Equivalent, while reserved category candidates must have 40% marks in the same.
• NEET Qualification : The student must have qualified NEET exam in current year or any of the previous 2 years i.e. NEET must be qualified in either in 2024/2023/2022.
• Age : The student must be of complete full 17 years (By 31st December) in the year of application to comply with the MBBS eligibility in Kazan State Medical University.

WHO/NMC Recognition of Kazan State Medical University

Kazan State Medical University is recognized by NMC & WHO, as it is included in the list of recognized universities on WDOMS and follows the latest NMC guidelines. This clears some major doubts for all students as given below :

• According to NMC’s current rules, students should pursue MBBS from medical universities listed on WDOMS and have minimum course duration of 4.5 years (54 months) & internship/clinical rotation of 1 year (12 months).
• Indian students who take MBBS admission in Kazan State Medical University can appear in the FMGE/NExT in India. After passing this test, they can work as a registered medical practitioner in India (Either in government & private sector).
• Indian students in KSMU (Kazan) can also appear in post-graduation entrance exam of other countries, as the university is included in the list of recognized/approved institutions published by WHO on WDOMS.

Benefits of MBBS in Kazan State Medical University

The most important benefits of studying MBBS in Kazan State Medical University for Indian students are as mentioned below :

• KSMU (Kazan) ranks among top 5 higher education medical institutions in the whole Russian Federation.
• It has recognition from NMC as well as WHO, so the medical degree from KSMU (Kazan) is valid in whole world.
• Being a 209 years old university of Russia, KSMU (Kazan) witnesses a very huge number of admissions from India.
• KSMU (Kazan) has been teaching MBBS in English medium to foreign students for more than 20 years.
• Hundreds of Indian students have successfully passed and been awarded MBBS degree from KSMU (Kazan).
• The total MBBS fees in Kazan State Medical University is moderate for a medical university that is located in Kazan.
• The MBBS eligibility in Kazan State of 50% marks & NEET qualification makes it very easy to get admission.
• MBBS admission in Kazan State Medical University is simple and students can apply online by following a simple process.
• The total duration of MBBS in KSMU (Kazan) is “6” years which follows NMC rules of 54 months course & 12 months internship.
• The faculty of medicine at KSMU has immense experience in teaching general medicine to Indians in English medium. Students get ample exposure to clinical & practical sessions by interacting with local patients in hospitals under doctor’s supervision.
• Indian mess facility is available in hostel premises, so students do not have to waste time in preparing food themselves.
• By the time students complete their medical course, they have full command over another foreign language i.e. Russian

Duration of Course

The total duration of MBBS course in Kazan State Medical University is 6 years (5 years 8 months exactly) for Indian students. It includes internship/clinical rotation also, which is compulsory for working as medical practitioner in Russia or any other country. This entire MBBS course duration fully complies with the latest NMC rules, which require Indian students to pursue 4.5 years course (54 months) + 1 year internship (12 months).

Medium of Instruction

The medium of instruction in Kazan State Medical University for all Indian students is English. All the classes, tests & exams are conducted in English by highly experienced teachers/professors/doctors for foreigners. All medical books by Indian writers are also available in university library and teachers often take references from them during classes. These help the students to prepare for their FMGE/NExT in India during their course of medical education.

Faculties

Most of the foreign students apply for admission in faculty of general medicine which receives the most number of applications among all faculties. Students also have the option to enroll in preparatory/language courses, if they wish to study in local language (Russian). The active faculties at Kazan State Medical University that provide training to local & foreign students are :

• Faculty of Medicine
• Faculty of Dentistry
• Pediatric Faculty
• Pharmaceutical Faculty
• Faculty of Social Work & Management
• Faculty of Nursing
• Prophylactic Medicine faculty
• Faculty of Post-graduate Specialization
• Preparatory/Language Faculty

Classes & Practical

The classes for Indian students in Kazan State Medical University comprise of 12-15 foreign students. These small groups perhaps help students to learn and understand subjects in a better way. Indian students begin their classes with a revision of science subjects and selected medical subjects (Anatomy & Histology) during 1st semester. Apart from this, foreigners also learn local language (Russian) from the very beginning of course. This helps them to start interacting with local people for their their daily activities outside university.

During the first 2 years of MBBS course in Kazan State Medical University, more emphasis is given to theoretical subjects. Students attend all of their classes within university campus. From 3rd year onwards, they have to visit hospitals in city and interact with local patients. By this time, Indian students become fluent in local language & do not face any problems in understanding local patients. This makes it easier for them to report back to their teachers/doctors in English who evaluate their performance. The time students spend in hospitals for clinical/practical classes increases with every further year.

Hostel Facilities

The hostels for Indian students in Kazan State Medical University are situated in the campus & nearby areas. A brief overview of the facilities at hostels is as below :

• Located within the main campus & students attend their classes in university at a walking distance from hostels.
• Indian students have to travel out of campus from 3rd year, when they have to attend classes in various hospitals.
• All the hostels has CCTV surveillance system & fire alarm safety system installed for the safety of foreigners.
• Students can choose 2/3/4 seater rooms which have study tables & chairs, beds, bed-sheets, wardrobe, lamps, etc.
• They can also submit application to hostel administration, if they wish to the change their room or upgrade it.
• Indian students (boys/girls) are provided accommodation on separate hostels/floors with complete separation.
• The hostels have common facilities of kitchens, laundry, sports hall & reading hall within their premises on each floor.
• It is not compulsory to stay in hostel during the first year of their MBBS in Kazan State Medical University.
• From 2nd year onwards, they can choose to rent a flat/apartment (If they wish to) or continue to stay in university hostel.
• All Indian festivals like Diwali, Holi & Eid are celebrated among Indians with enthusiasm and joy every year.
• Annual sports (Mostly Cricket) and cultural events are organized by KSMU (Kazan) for Indian students.

Career Opportunities

Some very important steps/guidelines & career opportunities after MBBS from Kazan State Medical University for Indian students are :

• Students are awarded MD (Physician) in KSMU (Kazan), equivalent to the MBBS degree in India.
• All Indian graduates must appear and qualify FMGE/NExT, if they wish to work as a doctor.
• FMGE/NeXT exam is organized twice every year in the months of June & December.
• This is a qualifying exam, conducted in online mode and they must score 50% marks in it.
• There is no limit to the number of attempts and they can re-appear in this exam after every 6 months. Once qualified, they must serve 1 year internship in any government hospital from any part of India.
• They get permanent registration (As a doctor) in India, after they complete their internship.
• Doctors can then work in government/private hospitals or run their own clinics or appear in NEET PG. Doctors, who want to pursue PG in English speaking countries can also appear in USMLE, PLAB, NZREX, etc.
• Hundreds of Indians from KSMU (Kazan) have passed FMGE/NExT and are currently working in India.

Kazan City

Kazan is the capital & the largest city of the Republic of Tatarstan of Russian Federation. The city is often called as the 3rd capital of Russia and sports capital of Russia. This is due to it’s history of hosting international sports events (2013-Summer Universiade; 2015-World Aquatics Championship; 2017-World Gymnastics Championship; 2018-FIFA World Cup). Kazan International Airport is located 26 kms. from the city center. Trams, trolley-buses, metro, taxis & vans are available easy for transport within the city.

Kazan is one of he largest industrial and financial center of whole Russian Federation. Some of the major attractions in city are Kremlin, Temple of all Religions, Bauman Street, Kremlyovskaya Embankment, Viewpoint, Arena Stadium and many more. The famous Kremlin here was recently declared as a World Heritage Site. Kazan is a major educational hub for people from neighboring states of Russia and other countries as well.

Kazan has more than 40 higher education institutions in the city and Kazan State Medical University is one of them. Several Indians have testified that the time they spent while studying MBBS was one of the best times of their life. The city witnesses humid continental climate with mild to severe winters (Ranging from 0 to -20 degrees Celsius) and warm and sunny summer season (Ranging from +22 to +34 degrees Celsius).