Study in Russia
MBBS in Russia offers high-quality medical education at affordable costs, with globally recognized degrees and English-medium programs, making it a popular choice for international students.
Universities
56
Typical tuition
₹4.2 L
median of 65 courses
Tuition range
₹1.76 L – ₹8.4 L
lowest to highest
CurrencyRUB
Study cities
15+
Moscow, Novosibirsk, Novosibirsk…
Universities in Russia
Best-ranked first. 56 in total.
#1 world
First Moscow State Medical University
Moscow, Russia
#1World rank
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#145 world
Lomonosov Moscow State University
Moscow, Russia
#145World rank
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#409 world
#601–650 world
Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University
Moscow, Russia
#601–650World rank
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#648 world
National Research Nuclear University MEPhI
Moscow, Russia
#648World rank
INR 442,275Tuition
1Courses
#654 world
National Research Tomsk State University
Tomsk, Russia
#654World rank
INR 290,564 - 369,130Tuition
2Courses
#801–1,000 world
Peoples' Friendship University of Russia
Moscow, Russia
#801–1,000World rank
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Astrakhan State Medical University
Astrakhan, Astrakhan Oblast, Russia
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What Russia is known for
Ranked by how many different universities teach it — not by course count, which rewards a single university listing the same programme many times.
Courses by level
Where the universities are
City choice moves your living costs more than your tuition does.
Moscow
5
Novosibirsk, Novosibirsk Oblast
2
Barnaul, Altai Krai
1
Astrakhan, Astrakhan Oblast
1
Ufa, Bashkortostan
1
Belgorod, Belgorod Oblast
1
Grozny, Chechen Republic
1
Cheboksary, Chuvash Republic
1
Simferopol, Russia
1
Makhachkala, Republic of Dagestan
1
Vladivostok, Primorsky Krai
1
Irkutsk, Irkutsk Oblast
1
Tests you will need for Russia
Nearly every application asks for an English test; some courses add an admissions test.
TOEFL
Test of English as a Foreign Language
The TOEFL test is a multiple-choice exam taken by non-native English speakers to measure their English language skills. It consists of four sections: Reading, Listening…
Mode
Offline
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PTE
Pearson Test of English
The Pearson Test of English is an English proficiency exam taken by students who plan to study abroad and need to prove their ability to use English in academic and…
Mode
Offline
DUOLINGO
Duolingo
The Duolingo English Test is an online English proficiency exam taken by Class 12 and college students who plan to study, work, or move abroad. It is designed for…
Mode
Online (remote at-home)
Scholarships mentioning Russia
Matched on the scheme name, so check each one's eligibility before applying.
All levels
Last cycle closed Dec 2020
Open Doors Russian Scholarship Project
Open Doors Russian
The Open Doors Russian Scholarship Project is a competitive international scholarship for foreign students who wish to pursue a Master's or PhD…
Full tuition, accommodation…
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Planning a Russia application?
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