Studying Abroad

Here are some of the main reasons why more than 20,000 Indian students enroll for MBBS in Russia:

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1. Good India-Russia Relations: Even post the Russia-Ukraine war scenario, India and Russia share a strong economic and strategic partnership. Russia is a top choice for Indian students looking to pursue MBBS abroad since the pre-independence era.

2. Advanced Education System: Russian medical education is one of the most advanced and developed systems in the world. Russia is the most favored destination of Indian students for pursuing MBBS since the pre-independence era.

3. English is the Medium of Teaching: All Russian universities are English-medium. This makes it easier for Indian students to adapt to the learning sessions quickly from day one.

4. Accreditation: All medical universities in Russia are accredited by NMC, FAIMER, and WHO. The curriculum for MBBS in Russia is of European standards, as followed by FAIMER, WHO, I-Med, and NMC.

5. Clinical Exposure: Clinical exposure is the foundation of medical education in Russia. Students get exposure to diverse healthcare systems and have an opportunity to work in advanced hospitals while pursuing their MBBS in Russia.

6. Low Tuition Fee: MBBS fees in Russia is much affordable than many countries including India. The average tuition fee for the six-years MBBS degree in Russia is about 25 Lacs. The low education fee makes Russia one of the top MBBS abroad destinations for many Indian students.

7. Globally Recognized Universities: As per the latest QS World Rankings 2024, Russia is home to some of the top MBBS universities. Kazan State Medical University and Siberian State Medical University are few of the top universities for MBBS in Russia.

8. Indian Food Available: Russians enjoy Indian food and there are numerous restaurants serving authentic North Indian and South Indian dishes in Russia. Indian grocery items are easily available in stores and super markets. Also, many college hostels serve Indian food for students.

9. Modern Hostel Facilities: Most colleges offering MBBS in Russia have state-of-the-art hostel facilities. There are separate hostels for girls and boys. Also, students get access to all the necessary amenities including AC, water heaters, water purifiers, laundry, study tables, closets, and more.

10. Good FMGE Passing Percentage: Most medical universities offering MBBS in Russia hold a high Foreign Medical Graduate Examination(FMGE) pass percentage of over 32%. Both Kazan State Medical University and Tver State Medical University hold a FMGE passing percentage of 40%.

11. Easy Admission: Securing an admission to a top medical university for MBBS in Russia is hassle-free for Indian students. Students can apply after completing their 12th grade with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology as main subjects and over 50% of passing percentage.

12. Low Cost of Living: Russia as a country is affordable to all. The cost of living in Russia is about 58% lower than that in the USA. An individual can live comfortably spending about 510 $ (INR 43,000) in a month (excluding rent).