MBBS in Russia is not only sought-after for quality education but also for a lower fee structure that most medical universities in India and Europe can’t offer. If you are planning to study medicine abroad in one of the top medical schools that offer bespoke infrastructure, then choose no further than Russia. You can easily complete your MBBS degree from Russia in 30 lakh INR which is quite impossible to complete in India. 

Most top private medical schools in India charge no less than 50 lakh INR for a complete 5.5 years of MBBS program, whereas in some Universities the fees can go up to 1 Cr INR. Isn’t it quite abnormal? Certainly it is! This is one of the reasons, that apart from quality MBBS education in Russia, students are moving to study medicine in this country. 

 

MBBS in Russia: A 30 Seconds Read

Degree Conferred	Medical Doctor/MD equivalent to MBBS
Eligibility	50% in 10+2 with PCB for the general category 45% for the reserved (SC/ST/OBC) category.  NEET passing score is mandatory
Duration for MBBS	5+1 years  1 year of clinical training or rotation
Medium of Teaching	English and Russian
Recognition	NMC, WHO, WFME, ECFMG, FAIMER, and MCC
Best Russian Medical Universities	Bashkir State Medical University Kazan State Medical University Smolensk State Medical University  Yaroslav The Wise Novgorod State Medical University Crimea State Medical University Altai State University

 

Eligibility to Study MBBS in Russia: At a Glance

Generally, the eligibility criteria for studying medicine i.e. MBBS in Russia is the same in all medical schools. If you meet the below-mentioned criteria, you are eligible to study medicine in any top medical school in Russia. 

• Need 50% marks in 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology for general category
• Need 45% marks in 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology for reserved category
• NEET qualification 
• The minimum age required is 17 years

Top Medical Universities in Russia

MBBS universities in Russia, like Omsk, Bashkir, Orel, and Mari to name some are considered top when it comes to quality medical education at the best costs. Normally you choose a medical college in Russia to study medicine not only because of low tuition fees but also for quality education. So rest assured, almost all medical Universities in Russia offer top-notch medical education, training, and research facilities to international students. Here is a list of the top, or the best medical universities in Russia where the medium of instruction is English.

Name of the University	Year of Establishment	Medium of Teaching	Average Tuition Fees Per Year	Average Hostel Charges Per Year
Altai State Medical University	1954	English	323600 RUB	20000 RUB
Bashkir State Medical University	1932	English	299244 RUB	30000 RUB
Belgorod State University	1876	English	448987 RUB	36652 RUB
Orenburg State Medical University	1944	English	549780 RUB	45815 RUB
Perm State Medical University	1916	English	503965 RUB	54978 RUB
Mari State University	1972	English	458150 RUB	54978 RUB
Tver State Medical University	1936	English	350000 RUB	15000 RUB
Pskov State University	2010	English	240000 RUB	12000 RUB
Siberian State Medical University	1878	English	340130 RUB	30000 RUB
Kazan State Medical University	1814	English	475000 RUB	20000 RUB

Myths and Facts

There are certainly many myths and many facts about MBBS in Russia. We have already discussed the facts of studying medicine in Russia, like a globally recognized degree, the option to practice anywhere in the world, excellent infrastructure, and of course the low cost of living and tuition fees. Here are the myths that you need to know. 

• Russian degree is not valid in India. This is not true because most Russian medical schools are approved by NMC and WHO, so it is globally recognized. 
• The medical schools are bilingual. Yes, some medical schools are bilingual, but many medical schools offer MBBS in Russia in complete English medium.
• Russia is a costly country to study MBBS. No this is not true, Russia is very inexpensive to live in.
• The admission process is not easy. No, it is not true. The admission process is very easy, even it is much easier than most private medical schools in India and Europe. 
• Hard to qualify for the FMGE exam. If you study hard, qualifying for FMGE is not difficult. 
• Lack of career scope and opportunities. No, it is not true. The career scope and opportunities are huge after completing MBBS in Russia. 

Finishing Lines

The demand for studying MBBS in Russia is growing by leaps and bounds for three reasons. First, the best Medical university in Russia offers top-quality education at affordable costs, like Omsk, Orel, Kazan, Bashkir, etc. The second is a globally recognized medical degree, approved by NMC and WHO, and the third is global exposure. If you complete an MBBS from India, your exposure can’t be as huge as in Russia. So if you plan to Study MBBS in Russia; we must say you have chosen the right country. You just need proper guidance to choose the best University, and for that matter, you need an MBBS abroad consultant to help you.