MBBS admission in Russia is a 30-40 day procedure.

State universities are those who get grants from the government. Students from across the world have access to these universities to pursue undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees. On the other hand, Federal universities are part of state universities but are specially established for the development of the Russian’s economy. As a result, they get extra financial aid from the government. This allows Federal universities to provide more infrastructure for conducting research.

Yes, Indian food is available in Russia. There are a good number of restaurants having Indian cuisine in their menu. Moreover, university messes do serve Indian cuisine, so studying MBBS in Russia for Indians will become quite easy.

Medium of Instruction used by Russian universities is English. Each English Medium Medical University offers international courses. However, clinical training mostly is conducted in the Russian language because students have to attend to the patients. Hence, the university teaches specific Russian terminology related to MBBS.

There are dormitories and off campus hostel facilities available in large numbers. All these are well furnished living accommodation options for Indian Students in Russia.

Russian universities have one intake in a year. It is generally in October. However, in some universities it is February.

The MBBS in Russia duration lasts for 6 years. This duration of MBBS in Russia includes 1 year of internship.

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Studying MBBS abroad for Indian students without NEET is not allowed.

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No. In fact, seniors look forward to helping their juniors.

Yes, part time jobs for medical students are available. University jobs for part time work are available to international students. However, sometimes it becomes essential to seek approval from the General Administration for Migration Issues of the Interior Ministry of Russia to work off campus but not outside of the city where the university is situated.  

Doing a part time job for MBBS students in Russia is not a good decision because it may adversely affect their studies. 

Doing a part time job for MBBS students in Russia is not a good decision because it may adversely affect their studies.

July & August are the months of holidays in Russia for MBBS students. During this time they can visit their home country to meet their family. If their university allows it, MBBS international students can do an internship in their home country. 

If there is any emergency, the international students of Russia can go back to their home country after taking permission from University officials.

DEC helps students in opening a bank account in Russian banks like Bank of Moscow, VTB Bank, Bank Rossiya and others. Moreover, when students arrive in Russia, they can carry international debit/credit card(s), forex card or cash     ( upto 3000 USD ) with them.

Yes. On completing MBBS in Russia, Indian students need to clear the NMC screening examination to do an internship in India. 

FMGE exam is compulsory for Indian students after doing MBBS in Russia. However, it is likely to be replaced by NExT exam. It will be a common exam for both Indian as well as foreign medical graduates.

Students get unlimited chances to appear for FMGE exam for MBBS, which is taken twice in a year i.e. June & December. 

All MBBS educational institutes in Russia are free application fee universities.