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Rossiyskaya Federatsiya

Capital: Moscow

Official language: Russian

Population : 2019 estimate-146,793,744,

Currency: Russian ruble(1 RUB=1.08 INR)

Time Diff. : IST -2:30

Calling code:+7

Internet TLD : .ru

Russia is known worldwide for its academic excellence in higher studies. Over 2 million students are enrolled in Russian Universities and institutes. Nearly, 875000 science students and over 17250 medical students are enrolled in different Russian institutes. These students actively participate in exploring advanced technology and new scientific methods. Russian medical institutes are well equipped with advanced technologies and adopt the latest teaching methods, which further ensure the complete development of a student. The student’s teacher ratio in these institutes is about 7:1. The medical degrees granted by Russian medical colleges are ranked at the top by UNESCO and WHO and are globally recognized. Russian Medical Colleges have grabbed nearly 30 top positions within the World ranking. Russian Federation includes some of the best medical colleges in the world. MBBS in Russia is MCI (Medical Council of India) recognized In addition, there is no entrance test for admission in the MBBS programs in the Russian medical schools and universities.

Currently, more than 10,000 students are studying in the medical institutions of Russia because this country has opened its doors since the time of Sovient Union.

Kursk State

Medical University 

Kursk State Medical University is ranked as one of the top 10 best Russian Medical Universities. This University was established in the year 1935. It was the first University to offer students a full medical training program in the English medium in Russia. Kursk State Medical University takes up an outstanding position rating by UNESCO and WHO in the international rating. The University is officially authorized by the Medical Council of India, Australia, UK, USMLE, etc. It is also recognized by various other international medical bodies and education councils. The Kursk State Medical University is also a well-known institute in the domain of ecological medicine owing to its multiple research work. The university is also known worldwide for its reputed faculty who have effectively enhanced the education standards of the university. The university has a small class size to ensure personal attention is provided to all the students. The Kursk State Medical University also conducts various international seminars thus providing a great platform to its students to interact with well-known professionals from the world of medicine.

The university also boasts of its magnanimous library, which has over 5000 books and other educational materials. Currently, the Kursk State Medical University has over 25000 students who have joined from all corners of the world. Highlights of Kursk State Medical University. The Kursk State Medical University is one of the premier-most and oldest medical universities in Russia. The education standards set by the university can be compared with those of top-notch universities around the globe. The university runs various student exchange programs in association with top colleges from Europe and other regions. Students get opportunities to learn from European institutes about the latest advancements in the domain of medicine.

Students have to mandatorily undergo internships in the government hospitals located in the city wherein they would treat live patients and learn from the experience. The Kursk State Medical University is recognized by the Government of Russia. The degree provided by the University is accepted by the Medical Council of India and also recognized by the World Health Organization. The Duration of the MBBS course at the University is for 6 years which includes a year of apprenticeship. The University has a huge library that gets around 3000 new copies of new books every year. Modern hostel facilities are also available for the students. Faculties that are available in the university include – Dentistry, Pharmacy, Medical, Medico prevention, nursing, pediatrics, psychology, biotechnology, economics, and social work. The university takes in students during January and September sessions. It also has accreditation from USMLE, AMA, and GMC. Great sports and recreation facilities are available on the campus. Various cultural festivals are celebrated on the campus highlighting the presence of different cultures in the university

KAZAN STATE

MEDICAL UNIVERSITY

Kazan State Medical University with 200 years of experience in medical training, KSMU is justiflably an international University. Around 700 students from more than 57 countries around the world study here and half of them study in English. Moreover, we have a large group of students from neighboring and remote regions of Russia. We are proud that Kazan medical school is attractive for young people from different parts of the world. That is why our priority is support and care for international students. KSMU is the third oldest Medical University in Russia after Moscow and St. Petersburg. Only university in Kazan which is recognized by the Ministry of Healthcare & Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation. Government funded University. Only university in Kazan, recognized by the WHO, listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (AVICENNA Directory for Medicine). Only university in Kazan, recognized by ECFMG (USA). Only university in Kazan, recognized by leading medical councils viz. AMC, GMC, MCI etc.

CRIMEA STATE

MEDICAL UNIVERSITY

Established in the year 1918 CFU is one of the most popular medical universities in Russia. University has a huge campus with 16 educational buildings, sports club, 5 hostels, covered tracks and cafes, equipped with modern amenities and latest medical technologies. CFU has 6 faculties and 54 departments. University offers full English medium program and provides most economical medical education in Russia. It is most preferred University to study medicine. Students from more than 45 countries come here for quality education. Around 1000 Indian students are studying in Crimea Federal University. The university has highly qualied academic staff, consisting of 106 Doctors of Science, Professors, and 524 Candidates of Science (Ph.D. holders), Associate Professors. 40 Academy professors area academicians and corresponding members of domestic and foreign Academies of Sciences; 14 are State Prize laureates, 60 have honorary titles. University has one of the highest MCI passing ratio in Russia. Many university graduates are practicing in prestigious medical institutions of India. There is wide range of specialization available in both public and private sectors including research, public health, clinical medicine, academic medicine, and other areas. Specialties comprise of Cardiology, Oncology, Paediatrics, Psychological Medicine, Surgery, Pathology, Public Health, General Practice, and others University Highlights

University Highlights
1. Small class Size 2. High MCI passing Ratio 3. Affordable Fee Structure

PEOPLES’ FRIENDSHIP

UNIVERSITY OF RUSSIA

The Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia is an educational and research institution located in southern Moscow. It is ranked by the Ministry of Education of Russia as the country’s third-best university after Moscow State University and Saint Petersburg State University. The institution was founded in 1960 as the Peoples’ Friendship University. its stated objective during the height of the Cold War was to help developing nations, mainly in Asia, Africa, and South America, by providing higher education and professional training. Many students from developed countries also attended the university

PIROGOV RUSSIAN NATIONAL

RESEARCH MEDICAL UNIVERSITY

Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University is one of the oldest medical higher school in Russia that is well known throughout the world. In 2016, the University celebrated its 110th anniversary. We were the first organization in Russia that provided women with the opportunity to get higher medical education. We were the first in the world to establish a Faculty of Pediatrics that served as a model for creating such departments at other universities around the world. The School of Biomedicine, opened at our University in 1963, was also one of the first in the world. Active participation in medical activities and the development of health care, constant support for scientific research and the introduction of innovations allow us to maintain a leading position in Russian medical education. Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University is one of the top Public universities in, Russia. It is ranked #451-500 in QS Global World Rankings 2022

Top Universities to study in Russia

  • Kursk State Medical University
  • V.I. Vernasky Federal University
  • Peoples Friendship University
  • Stavropol State Medical University
  • Bashkir State Medical University
  • Volgograd State Medical University
  • Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University
  • Ulyanovsk State Medical University
  • Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University
  • I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University MI
  • Peoples Friendship RUDN
  • Northern State Medical University
  • Kuban State Medical University
  • Yaroslavi State Medical University
  • Samara State Medical University
  • Kazan Federal University
  • Kazan State Medical University
  • North Eastern Federal University
  • Far Eastern Medical University
  • Tyumen State Medical University
  • St. Petersburg State Medical University
  • Crimean Federal University
  • Belgorod State University
  • Pskov State University
  • Novosibirsk State University (NSU)
  • North Caucasian State Academy (NCSA)
  • Kabardino-Balkarian State Medical University
  • Tver State Medical University