MBBS In Russia: Top 10 Best Medical Universities - Fees & Visa For Pakistani Students 2025-2026

Top 10 Best Medical Universities In Russia

MBBS In Russia - Tuition Fees & Living Cost

Russia is a much-sought destination for higher studies because of its affordability. Studying in Russia is the premier alternative for Pakistani students to pursue cost-effective education in the fields of medicine, business, engineering & computer science.
Tuition fees in Russia are not as high as in relevant European medical & business schools. The average MBBS tuition fee structure in Russia for the English medium ranges between 2000 US$ to 2500 US$ per semester.

And the average tuition fee structure for bachelor’s & master’s degree programs in Russia for the English medium ranges between 1300 US$ to 1800 US$ per semester. Hostel fee is quite the same in both countries which is around 60-90 US$ per month.

Living expenses in Russia remain almost the same as in Pakistan because the economic value of the Russian ruble is not as high as compared to PKR.

Duration of MBBS in Russia

The duration of MBBS (Also known as M.D.) in Russia is 6 years. which includes 5 years of academic & clinical study and 1 year of internship (house job). In the first 3 years, students study the theoretical aspect of general medicine, and in the last 3 years, students develop their practical skills. Each year is subdivided into 2 semesters. The first session starts in September every year, and the second session starts in February. However few universities offer only September intake. Thus, the MBBS degree consists of 12 semesters in total.

Teaching language in Russia

Transferring credit hours from any other country is a very complex process, that’s why most universities are reluctant to accept transfer students. But, Russian Universities accept qualified transfer students in MBBS, Business, Engineering & IT on the basis of previous curriculum & academic transcripts provided by students. Students who would like to transfer their credits to any state university in Russia must submit the following documents for admission

Official academic transcripts from previously attended university with credit hours details.

Educational Certificates

International Passport

These documents are submitted to the Ministry of Education, Russia for certification, to calculate the academic difference, and the credit hours. If the Ministry of Education finds the previous qualification equal to the Russian curriculum, the student receives an approval certificate to join desired year/semester successfully. Otherwise, the candidate must follow the recommendations set by the Ministry of Education.

Russia Accepts Transfer Students In MBBS

Transferring credit hours in MBBS from any other country is a very complex process, that’s why most universities are reluctant to accept transfer students. But, Russian Medical Universities accept qualified MBBS transfer students on the basis of previous curriculum & academic transcripts provided by students. Students who would like to transfer their credits to any medical university in Russia must submit the following documents for admission

Official academic transcripts from previously attended university with credit hours details.

Educational Certificates

International Passport

Top 10 Best Universities In Russia For Pakistani Students

	University	MBBS Tuition Fees
1.	First Moscow State Medical University	4800 US$ / Semester
2.	Lomonosov State Medical University	3500 US$ / Semester
3.	Kazan Medical University	2700 US$ / Semester
4.	Dagestan State Medical University	2750 US$ / Semester
5.	Chechen State Medical University	2500 US$ / Semester
6.	Pirogov Russian National Medical University	3800 US$ / Semester
7.	Belgorod State Medical University Russia	2500 US$ / Semester
8.	Peoples Friendship University Moscow	5700 US$ / Semester
9.	Siberian State Medical University	2000 US$ / Semester
10.	Saint Petersburg State Medical University	3500 US$ / Semester

We have put on here the MBBS In Russia fees structure for Pakistani students. Check out all the necessary details about MBBS tuition fees, hostel fees, and other expenses for MBBS in Russia.

MBBS Fees in First Moscow State Medical University (MBBS Fees Structure 2022-23)

First Moscow State Medical University	Tuition Fees	Hostel Fees
1st Semester MBBS Fees	4800 US$ / Semester	From 900 US$ / Semester
2nd Semester & Onwards	4800 US$ / Semester	From 900 US$ / Semester
Total MBBS Fees for 6 Years	57,600 US $	10,800 US$

Total MBBS Fees for 6 Years – 97,92,000 PKR (As of 1US$ = 170 PKR)

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