Volgograd State Medical University
Volgograd State Medical University is a public medical university in Volgograd, a large city on the Volga River in southern Russia.
2026 admission references quote about RUB 590,000 per year for English-taught General Medicine.
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In Russia the course is General Medicine (Specialist degree), commonly called MBBS in India. It runs for 6 years and is taught in English at the universities listed by XEAL, covering the subjects required by NMC (FMGL Regulations 2021).
- Years 1–2 (pre-clinical): Anatomy, Histology, Physiology, Biochemistry, Latin, Russian language for patient communication
- Year 3 (para-clinical): Pathology, Pathophysiology, Microbiology, Pharmacology, Propaedeutics
- Years 4–6 (clinical): Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Neurology, Psychiatry, Infectious Diseases, Community Medicine, Forensic Medicine, ENT, Ophthalmology, Dermatology
- Clinical clerkship / internship: supervised practice in the university's hospitals, as required for NMC
Hospital postings take place in a Russian-speaking environment. Ask for written confirmation that teaching is in English for all six years and what language support is given in clinics.
| Annual tuition | RUB 590,000 per year (approx. USD 6,700) |
|---|---|
| Course duration | 6 years |
| Total tuition (6 years) | RUB 3,540,000 (approx. USD 40,200) |
| Approx. in INR | approx. Rs 33.6 lakh total |
| Hostel | Extra – confirm with university |
| Fee source | Indicative – 2026 admission references |
Fees for the 2026-27 intake as listed by XEAL Education Works (Russia MBBS fee sheet 2026-27; RUB converted at about RUB 88 = USD 1, so the USD figure is approximate). Tuition only: hostel, food, insurance, visa, medical check-up, translation, registration and travel are extra unless stated. Fees can change each session; confirm the final amount from the university's official offer letter / fee contract before making any payment.
- NEET-UG: Indian students must qualify NEET-UG. The result is accepted for MBBS abroad for three years.
- Class 12 marks: Physics, Chemistry and Biology, usually at least 50% (40% for reserved categories); at least 17 years old by 31 December.
- No entrance exam for most universities; some hold an online interview or test.
- Documents: Class 10 and 12 mark sheets and certificates, NEET scorecard, passport, photographs.
- Admission letter and visa: the university issues an invitation letter, then you apply for a Russian student visa. Keep copies of your passport, visa, migration card, admission order, hostel contract and fee receipts.
Before paying, ask for in writing:
- Official offer/admission letter and itemised fee contract (tuition, hostel, insurance, registration, refund policy)
- Medium of instruction certificate covering all years, including clinical postings and internship
- WDOMS (World Directory of Medical Schools) listing
- Internship / clinical rotation details: NMC FMGL Regulations 2021 need at least 54 months of study plus a 12-month internship at the same foreign institution, in English, with the right to register/practise in that country
- Whether the degree allows registration/licensing in Russia, and the Embassy of India (Moscow) advisory for Indian medical students