MBBS in Russia | Nizhny Novgorod State Medical Academy

Russia has become the most preferred destination to pursue medical degrees for many Indians. Every year hundreds of Indian students go to Russia for pursuing MBBS.  The reason behind this is that the Russian medical universities are considered as one of the best medical universities in the world. In the list of top 100 medical universities in the world, about 30 medical universities are from Russia. 

Nizhny Novgorod State Medical Academy is one of the best medical institutes in Russia, located in the city Nizhny Novgorod. The academy was established in 1920 as a faculty of Nizhny Novgorod University. In 1930 it became an independent medical institute and in that year Faculty of Overseas Admissions was started. Since then it has started medical training to the foreign students. In 1994 it was named as Nizhny Novgorod State Medical Academy. The present Rector of this medical academy is Professor Boris E. Shakhov.  In this academy the duration of general medicine, paediatric and preventive medicine is 6 years and the duration of dentistry and pharmacy is 5 years. The medium of instruction for the foreign students is English.

The academy is recognized by World Health Organization (WHO) and Medical Council of India (MCI). Thus after passing MBBS examination from this academy, Indian students can practice in India just by clearing the screening test, i.e., Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE). There are 2500 students in this academy and out of them 600 students are foreign students especially from Asia, Africa and Latin America.

The selection procedure for MBBS admission in this academy is very easy. Unlike the countries of Europe and USA, the selection procedure of this academy is very hassle free for foreign students. It is not required to clear any entrance examination for admission to MBBS in this academy. Admission is purely based on the marks obtained on 12^th standard. The course fee is also very affordable as compared to other European countries. The cost of living in Russia is also not so high. Thus pursuing MBBS in this academy is less expensive than pursuing MBBS in private college in India or any other countries.

The institution has the following four faculties:        

• Faculty of General Medicine
• Faculty of Pediatric
• Faculty of Preventive Medicine
• Faculty of Dentistry and Pharmacy

It is the centre of medical and scientific activities in Russia. It has a world-class infrastructure. It has all the modern technologies and high-tech equipments in the laboratories. In one word, it provides all the facilities that are required in present day academic challenges. The greatest advantage of this medical academy is that they give more emphasis on the clinical training to their students rather than theoretical approach. This clinical training helps students to become expert in maintaining rapport with the patients, taking a comprehensive history from the patient, decision making on the various options of treatment, etc.

The academy has separate hostel facilities for both boys and girls. All the hostels are well furnished and are centrally heated. The rooms are generally on sharing basis of two or three students per room. The academy regularly carries out cultural events, maintain and develop creative skills of students. The academy makes their students to participate in intercollegiate competitions and festivals. There is a music club named NizhGMA which invites students and teachers to play musical instruments, sing and enjoy and show their talents, learn something new, share experiences and communicate with each other.

Asia-Pacific Career Launcher (APCL) is the academic partner of this institute in India. Candidates seeking MBBSadmission in Russia can consider this medical academy for receiving the most prestigious MBBS degree. APCL can provide you direct admission in this university. 

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