MBBS in Russia

General Information

Russia has one of the longest track records of teaching MBBS to Indian students, with a large number of NMC-approved medical universities and a well-established admission process. Many universities offer English-medium instruction and have sizeable Indian student communities.

Why Choose Russia for MBBS

• Long track record of teaching MBBS to international and Indian students
• Wide choice of NMC-approved medical universities
• English-medium instruction at most partner universities
• Comparatively affordable tuition and living costs
• Large, well-established Indian student community

Eligibility & Requirements

• Must have qualified NEET-UG — mandatory for Indian nationals seeking a primary medical qualification abroad, per National Medical Commission (NMC) regulations
• Completed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English, meeting the minimum age and academic eligibility criteria set by the NMC
• Programme duration is typically 5–6 years including internship, depending on the country and university
• After completing MBBS abroad, graduates must clear the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination / National Exit Test (FMGE/NExT) to practice medicine in India

Exact eligibility percentages, fee structures and university-specific requirements vary and change periodically — talk to a counsellor for current details for Russia.