Novosibirsk State University
Novosibirsk State University (NSU) is a leading research university in Akademgorodok, the science town of Novosibirsk. Medicine is taught at its Institute of Medicine and Psychology.
Admission references quote about USD 4,500 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 650,000 per year (approx. USD 7,400) |
|---|---|
| Total tuition (6 years) | RUB 3,900,000 (approx. USD 44,300) |
| Note | English-taught General Medicine; USD approximate |
Official source: english.nsu.ru
Fees as published by the institution (current programme page). Tuition only unless stated; hostel, food, insurance, visa and travel are usually extra. Fees can change each session, so confirm the final amount with the institution and XEAL Education Works 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


