Studying Medicine in Russia

Studying Medicine in Russia is an option; if you are geared up to take the road less traveled
“Russia has one of the most advanced higher education systems in the world. Every educational institute is well equipped with excellent teachers and research infrastructure. Their teaching methods are well evolved and they extensively focus on all round development of a student in his/her specialties. There are over 2 million students enrolled in various Russian universities or institutions. The teaching staff of various institutions comprises over 16,000 doctors of science and about 0.9 million candidates pursuing science who, apart from teaching, are involved in research and development of scientific and technology innovations.
Why study Medicine in Russia?
There are about 50 medical colleges in Russia. All of these institutes are well-equipped with excellent research labs and teaching staff. The Russian degrees in Medicine are globally recognized and have got excellent ranking by WHO and UNESCO. Russia has some of the best medical colleges in the world. Out of the top 100 medical colleges in the world, about 30 are from Russia.
The greatest advantage of studying medicine in Russia is that the study expenses in Russia are very low as compared to that of western countries. You can expect to complete your MBBS course (MD in Russia) in around Rs. 8 lacs to 10 lacs.
Eligibility for admission in a Russian medical college
Minimum eligibility requirements for admission in a Russian Medical college
10+2 or Higher Secondary equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English with 50% marks aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
Courses offered and duration
In Russia, Medical courses are offered in both English and Russian languages.
English Medium
General Medicine – 6 years
Dental – 5 years
Sports Medicine – 6 years
Russian Medium
General Medicine – 7 years (Includes 1 year language course).
Dental – 6 years (Includes 1 year language course).
Sports Medicine – 7 years (Includes 1 year language course).
Note: If the medium of instruction is Russian, then the six years medical course will be preceded by a ten months preparatory course in Russian language.
On completion of the 6 years medical course, you will be awarded with MD (Doctor of Medicine), which is recognized by the Medical Council of India, as equivalent to MBBS in India.
Academic session
In Russia, the academic session starts in September. There are two semesters in an academic year, September to January and February to June. The first semester exams are held in January and the second term exams are held in June. You can enjoy two vacations in an academic calendar – one in January-February and the other in July-August.
Course fees
Medical education in Russia is subsidized by the Russian government. Though the fee structure varies from college to college, the average fees of a medical college in Russia is around Rs. 6 lacs to 11 lacs for a 6 years course. The fees generally includes tuition fees, study material costs, and hostel accommodation expenses.
Living expenses
Living expenses in Russia iare significantly less as compared to that of western countries. Living expenses for students are around US$ 200 per month in Moscow. The expenses in other cities are around US$ 90-130 per month.
Prominent medical colleges in Russia
Russia has over 50 medical colleges. The names of some of the best medical colleges of Russia are given below. Click top medical colleges in Russia to find complete information on the colleges.
Lomonosov Moscow State University
Yaroslavl State Medical Academy
Russian State Medical University, Moscow
Volgograd State Medical University,Volgograd
Kursk State Medical University, Kursk
Stavropol State Medical Academy, Stavropol
Kazan State Medical University, KAZAN
Tver State Medical Academy
Yaroslavl State Medical Academy
St. Petersburg I.P.Pavlov State Medical Academy
I.M. Sechenov Moscow Medical Academy
People’s Friendship University of Russia, Moscow”