MBBS in Russia in 2025-26 For Pakistani Students

Overseas education, especially in fields like MBBS, is ideal among the students of Pakistan. When it comes to country preference, Russia is one of the most favorite among the students. It has inexpensive tuition costs for medical education, and most of the universities of the country are accredited internationally by the World Health Organization (WHO), the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) and the Pakistan Medical and Dental Councils (PMDC). In this guide, all that you would wish to understand about studying MBBS in Russia in 2025-26 shall also be made comprehensible.

There are several reasons why Russia is a top choice for Pakistani students. First of all, I would like to list several factors that create great interest in Russian universities among Pakistani students:

Affordable Fees: To an extent, Russian medical universities are even cheaper than other countries like the UK and the USA in terms of fee structure for medical education.
Quality Education: Thus, given the above facts, there can be several motives for which Russia can be considered an attractive country to study medicine: Quality education with special emphasis on practical training, the European standards of medical facilities and equipment.
Globally Recognized Universities: It only remains to note that, according to the information from the World Health Organization, the overwhelming majority of Russian medical universities are WHO-accredited and included in the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDCS).
Medium of Instruction: It is important to note that while the communication medium in the country is Russian, a majority of the medical universities offer the MBBS in English medium.
No Entrance Exam: Pakistani students and students of other countries have said that Russian students are free to join a medical University without writing an entrance exams like MDCAT.
Cultural Experience: At the moment, many students from all over the world engage in studying at Russian universities, and hence the universities are culturally diverse.

Here are the top Russian universities offering MBBS degrees that are popular among Pakistani students:

University Name	City	Established	PMDC Recognition	Medium of Instruction	Annual Tuition Fee
Moscow State Medical University	Moscow	1758	Yes	English	$5,000 – $7,000
Saint Petersburg State Medical University	Saint Petersburg	1897	Yes	English/Russian	$5,500 – $7,500
Kazan Federal University	Kazan	1804	Yes	English/Russian	$4,800 – $6,500
Siberian State Medical University	Tomsk	1878	Yes	English/Russian	$3,500 – $5,500
Dagestan State Medical University	Makhachkala	1932	Yes	English	$3,000 – $4,500
Volgograd State Medical University	Volgograd	1935	Yes	English	$6,000 – $8,000
People’s Friendship University of Russia	Moscow	1960	Yes	English/Russian	$4,500 – $6,000
Orenburg State Medical University	Orenburg	1944	Yes	English	$4,000 – $6,000
Bashkir State Medical University	Ufa	1932	Yes	English	$3,800 – $5,000
Ryazan State Medical University	Ryazan	1943	Yes	English	$4,200 – $6,000

MBBS Curriculum in Russia

The MBBS program in Russia typically lasts for 6 years. Here’s a breakdown of the structure:

Year	Subjects	Key Focus
1st Year	Anatomy, Histology, Biochemistry	Basic medical sciences, introduction to medical education
2nd Year	Physiology, Microbiology, Pathology	Understanding human body functions and diseases
3rd Year	Pharmacology, Clinical Pathology, Forensic Medicine	Introduction to clinical subjects, pharmacology
4th Year	Internal Medicine, Surgery, Pediatrics, Obstetrics	Practical knowledge, hospital visits
5th Year	ENT, Ophthalmology, Neurology, Psychiatry	Advanced clinical subjects, hospital training
6th Year	Emergency Medicine, Oncology, Electives, Internship	Hands-on hospital practice, clinical internships

Eligibility Criteria:
1. At least 50% in Intermediate. A ‘level/ (Biology, Chemistry, Physics).
2. None of The universities conduct interviews.
Required Documents:
1. Valid passport.
2. Educational documents such as mark sheets/grades, Certificates and diplomas.
3. Birth certificate.
4. Passport-size photographs.
5. Medical fitness certificate.
6. An invitation letter from the university.
Application Process:
1. Choose the university.
2. Complete other paperwork required, like filling out the application form of the specific university through their online platform.
3. Provide the necessary and relevant documents.
4. After that, the university will offer an invitation letter. (note that to get it, you will have to apply for a Russian student visa).

Expense	Estimated Cost (USD)
Annual Tuition Fee	$3,000 – $8,000
Hostel Accommodation	$500 – $1,500
Food and Living Expenses	$2,000 – $3,000
Medical Insurance	$100 – $300
Visa Extension Fee	$100 – $200
Total Annual Cost	$6,000 – $12,000

Pakistani students may be eligible for scholarships provided by the Russian government or specific universities. Some of the popular scholarships include:

Scholarship Name	Eligibility Criteria	Coverage
Russian Government Scholarship	Pakistani students with academic excellence	Full tuition, accommodation, and stipend
University-specific scholarships	Varies by university	Partial or full tuition waivers
HEC Overseas Scholarships	Based on merit and financial need	Partial funding for tuition and living expenses

Student Life in Russia for Pakistani Students

Studying in Russia as a Pakistani student provides a wonderful opportunity with well-equipped modern facilities, cultural diversity and historical background. Some highlights include:

Hostel Accommodation: As a rule, most Russian Universities offer accommodation in on-campus hostels for international students at a relatively cheap cost.
Food: In the cities, most dormitories provide canned products that are Halal, or there are varieties of processed products that students can prepare by themselves from the hostel kitchens.
Cultural Exchange: Huge numbers of international students enrol in Russian universities, which presents a diversity of cultures and exposures to the students.
Weather: Russia bears a very cold climate, having temperatures as low as -30°C in winter and as high as 30°C in summer; this means that Pakistani students should prepare well for weather changes.

Recognition of Russian MBBS Degrees in Pakistan

The Pakistani MBBS students acquire the degree from the Russian Universities of Medicine and Dentistry are recognized and approved by PMDC and to practice in Pakistan, students have to pass the NLE.

After receiving an acceptance letter from a Russian university, the next step is to apply for a student visa. Here’s the process:

Apply at the Russian Embassy or Consulate
Required Documents:
- Valid International passport.
- Official Invitation letter from the university.
- Academic certificates with transcripts.
- Proof of financial resources.