Russia is the largest country in the world-spanning 11 time zones with over 147 million people, the 9th most populous country. Medical education In Russia is known for its centuries-old history, classical traditions, strong & modern scientific base, and advanced level of training.

Because of its affordability & modern teaching techniques, Russia’s popularity among international students planning to study MBBS abroad has grown over recent years. To say that as a foreign medical student in Russia, you can expect an exciting time would be a severe understatement. Here are some key points to choose Russia as your destination to study MBBS abroad.

Standard of Education: The medical universities in Russia provide world-class education with advanced techniques & highly qualified training staff. MBBS In Russia is all about innovative technology, state-of-the-art campuses, and modern inventive laboratories.

Worldwide Recognition: The medical universities of Russia are highly ranked & recognized by WHO, WFME, ECFMG, UNESCO, European Medical Council, African Medical Councils, Medical Council of India (MCI), Pakistan Medical Commission (PMC), and all other medical councils.

In Russia, you will have many options to get a high-valued medical education at high-tech university campuses with modern laboratories. Holders of Russian medical degrees are successfully employed all over the world.

Affordable MBBS Fees In Russia: MBBS in Russia is much cheaper as compared to the USA, UK, Canada & European countries but the degree has same worth & accreditation. That’s why more than 40,000 students join Russian Medical Universities every year from India, China, Pakistan, Nigeria, Kazakhstan, Europe & Africa.
The average Tuition Fee for MBBS in Russia is around 4000 US$ per year.

English Medium: Almost all well-reputed medical universities in Russia offer MBBS study in the English language for foreign students. Getting enrolled in an English medium MBBS university in Russia, you do not need to provide any entrance or english language proficiency tests like IELTS or TOEFL.

100% Visa Ratio: University admission & Visa process for MBBS in Russia is easy and simple as compared to other European countries. Also, the Visa ratio is almost 100% for students applying from Pakistan, India, Nigeria, Ghana & other countries.

Cost of Living In Russia: Living cost in Russia is much lower than in other European countries but you can enjoy the same lifestyle & diversity. This has become an effective reason for many to select Russia as their destination to study MBBS.
Apart from university tuition fees, your monthly expenses will be around 150-250 US$ for food and other personal expenses.

The living cost could be a little higher in major cities of Russia (Moscow & Saint Petersburg), It can range from 300 US$ to 500 US$ per month, but in these cities, you can also find some Part-time Jobs and earn from 800 US$ to 1200 US$ per month to support your monthly expenses. You must know that work is NOT allowed for students enrolled in non-degree & foundation programs.

Internship & Residency: An Internship (house job) is a primary postgraduate medical education. Completing an internship is mandatory to become a medical practitioner in Russia. Internships are based on a great amount of practice under the guidance of the department’s head, which helps students to polish their practical skills in medical fields. Students can put forward hypotheses on the treatment & diagnosis of their patients.

The duration of the internship is 1 year.

Residency is an in-depth study of the medical specialty and the final stage of higher postgraduate medical education. Students can register themselves for the clinical residency right after the completion of their MBBS degree. The purpose of the program is to obtain comprehensive knowledge of a specific specialty. After successful completion of their residency, students will be allowed to work as medical practitioners in Russia as well as in the country students are coming from.

The duration of postgraduate residency is 2-3 years.

Personal Development: Students studying in Russia are encouraged to take part in other extracurricular activities like seminars and conferences to build their interest and confidence for overall learning and development.

Permanent Settlement: Unlike other European countries, Russia offers permanent residency opportunities for all International students from every country, so they can manage to do work in Russia after degree completion.

Diverse Culture: There are almost 70 medical universities in Russia that train future doctors coming from more than 55 countries every year. Because of its huge educational infrastructure, Russia has a good diversified structure of students.

No Racism, No Religious issues: Russians are world leaders for decades. Unlike some European countries, they will never make you feel inferior to them. They are known to be the most welcoming & kind community. They are deeply attached to social norms & moral values.