Top Medical Universities in Russia

Russia has more than 60 medical universities for international students. Out of them, there are specific institutions, which Indian students seek, because standardized medical courses with English medium of instruction are available in such institutions. All these universities follow Public sector universities, and the degree is accredited by the World Health Organization (WHO) and is valid globally.

There is also a strong bilateral relationship between the two countries thus Indian students have a tendency to study MBBS in Russia. Also, the nominal fee structures have helped students select universities according to their financial plans. This has led to more that 20,000 Indian students studying in Russian medical universities, many of which are actually among the highest accredited and most valued.

Here are some of the notable medical universities in Russia and are the first choice of Indian students. Here, you can find detailed information (fees, eligibility, admission process and campus facilities) by clicking on the respective images or profile of the universities.

Omsk State Medical University

Crimea Federal University

Izhevsk State Medical Academy

Kazan State Medical Academy

Novosibirsk State University

Kemerovo State Medical University

Tambov State University

Kazan Federal University

Bashkir State Medical University

Far Eastern Federal University

Kursk State University

Best Medical Universities Russia

These top medical universities in Russia for Indian students are chosen based on criteria like quality education, English-speaking staff, low fees, good hostel facilities, easy travel, and more clinical exposure as well. The best among them are as follows:

  • Omsk State Medical University
  • Crimea Federal University
  • Izhevsk State Medical Academy
  • University of Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan Russia
  • Novosibirsk State University

Government/Private Russian Medical Universities

In Russia, all medical universities are owned solely by the Government of the Russian Federation. Their functioning is strictly monitored by the Ministry of Education & Health of Russia. The work of these ministries upholds academic standards for local and foreign students while ensuring that each university has the requisite infrastructure. At present, there are more than 60 government medical universities in Russia where international students are studying. But not many universities have qualified English speaking faculty for training Indian students. As a result, maximum Indian applicants want these popular Russian medical universities while other institutions experience a massive amount of Indian admissions.

Name of medical university

Estb.

UniRank (Russia)

EduRank (Russia)

Omsk State Medical University

1920

190

-

Crimea Federal University

1918

-

-

Izhevsk State Medical Academy

1933

295

-

Kazan State

1814

194

-

Novosibirsk State University

1958

12

7

Kabardino Balkarian State University

1957

107

-

Kemerovo State Medical University

1955

284

-

Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University

1947

56

42

Tambov State University

1917

191

-

MEPHI (Obninsk Campus)

1953

19

-

Tver State Medical University

1936

282

-

Far Eastern Federal University

1899

25

22

Bashkir State Medical University

1932

180

-

Kursk State Medical University

1935

142

-

Kazan Federal University

1804

8

6

Northern State Medical University

1932

184

-

Ural State Medical University

1930

-

-

North Caucasian State Academy

1936

-

-

South Ural State Medical University

1944

272

-

Novgorod State University

1933

81

59

Yaroslavl State Medical University

1944

267

-

Orel State University

1931

133

-

Samara State Medical University

1919

161

-

Siberian State Medical University

1878

113

82

Mari State University

1972

159

-

Voronezh State Medical University

1930

175

-

Choosing a Medical University in Russia

Because there are so many medical universities in Russia, it is often very difficult for the Indian students to choose the best one for them. So to keep your mind at ease here is a step by step process of how to make the best decision possible: Establish a Budget: Establish your budget for how much you can afford to pay for the entire cost of your education Think about it — tuition fees, hostel, medical insurance, and other expenses. Create or Make a List of Universities: Research and decipher universities in Russia that you fall under budget. More than just rankings : Consider other parameters such as quality of faculties, medium of study, hostel facilities, Indian food availability, location and climate. Speak to the professionals: This option you can have by talking with an education consultant. They can provide good suggestions and also might recommend better universities that best fits the budget. Calculate Your Cost of Living: Get an idea of your monthly spend, such as food, travel, etc, and This will assist you to correctly budget for the whole course. This simple way may assist students in taking an informed decision about to study medicine in Russia.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Russian medical universities are ideal for Indian students?

Omsk, Crimea, Izhevsk, Kazan, Novosibirsk, State University.

Does Russia have government and private medical universities?

Actually, not, in Russia all medical universities work only in the state system, and private medical universities do not exist.

Are Russian medical universities better ranked than Indian ones?

Russian medical universities (where many Indian students study) indeed rank much higher than Indian medical colleges.

How to choose a medical university in Russia?

Students must find the fee as well as living costs budget and determine the Russian university rankings that fall into that budget before contacting an education adviser, and finally select the best institution for them.