Why Choose Russia?
Why Russia?
Medical Study in Russia is very easy for a normal student because any student from all over the globe can take direct MBBS Admission without any entrance exam. MBBS fee in Russia is very low because the Russian Government provides subsidy for education. Average MBBS fee in Russia is between 2.5 Lacs to 5 Lacs per year. All Russian Medical Universities are listed in WHO and MCI so a student who gets an MBBS degree from Russia can practice anywhere in the world including India. Students from all over the globe go to Russia for MBBS study and all medical universities provide quality medical education and practical knowledge. Students get fully furnished hostel facility inside the university campus with fresh and quality food. MBBS students can get scholarship also if they fulfill the scholarship criteria. All MBBS students in Russia get Medical Insurance for all courses and get full medical treatment when they need. Students get training for MCI screening test during the medical course and professors are well aware about the MCI screening test. Medical courses are taught in English and Russian languages, MBBS students also get training to learn Russian Language because by learning Russian language a student can communicate with patients in the hospital during the time of medical practice.
Medical Education
In terms of the percentage of the population in the world, Russia has the most college-level or higher graduates i.e. 54%. By the constitution Russia has a free educational system which is guaranteed for all the citizens but entry to subsidized higher education is highly competitive which results a great emphasis on science and technology in education, and generally Russian medical, mathematical, scientific, and aerospace research is of a high order. MBBS from Russia is a preferred choice for International students because of highly subsidized fee by Russian Ministry of Health & Education as compared to other western countries. High Quality of Education combined with this low cost is one of the main reasons for choosing top medical universities of Russia for MBBS. There are almost 57 medical universities in Russia. The student to teacher ratio is 7:1 in all Russian Medical Universities. About 12 of these universities provide MBBS in English Medium.
MBBS in Russia Duration
Medicare and Medical benefits offered by the Russian government to the Indian citizens give MBBS students the opportunity to pursue high-class medical education in Russia. Russia, situated in the heart of Europe, is a very attractive destination not just for tourist but also for students who wants to get higher education in science and technology. The Russian MBBS program lasts for 6 years including practical training. The duration of this course is equivalent to 10+2+3 courses that are given at schools and colleges in India. In this course of 6 years, a candidate will also study the Russian language for 6 semesters and physical training for 10 semesters. After completion of the first half of the medical curriculum and residency, students will be awarded with a degree in medicine equivalent to that of a Bachelor's Degree. At this time, students can proceed with an internship relevant to your respective field.
Accommodation
As an Indian student or parent, you are always concerned with the accommodation & dining facilities at the University. Living in Russia is quite affordable for the Indian students and never weighs big on your pocket. Their currency Rubles is similar to Indian Rupees.
1 Rubles = 1.20 Rupees
Language
Even though the medical education is English in some universities, majority of the population in Russia don't speak Russian language. Hence you would have to learn the Russian language.
Climate
In general, the climate of Russia can be described as highly continental influenced climate with warm to hot dry summers and (very) cold winters with temperatures of -30°C and lower and sometimes heavy snowfall. The winter is mostly dry, snow covers the ground from end October to mid march in some years.