Here are a few medical colleges in Russia which are recognized by MCI

Russia is one of the most preferred destinations for medical education. Most of the Indian medical aspirants choose Russia to pursue MBBS, and over the years, it has been a trend too. Russia has got the highest literacy rate in the world i.e. 99.6%. Every year hundreds of students from all over the world come to Russia to pursue their dream of becoming a doctor. It is an easy destination for all those who don’t get admission in government colleges especially in India.

They don’t have to pay any donation or capitation fee and tuition fee for the MBBS course is also very less as compared to other countries. Moreover, there has been no news of religious issues from decades which make Russia as safe place to live and study. 30 medical universities out of 100, which are well known for their education, are from Russia only. Let’s take a look at the medical universities in Russia which are recognized from the Medical Council of India (MCI).

Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University (PRNRMU): Established in 1906, it is one of the top medical colleges in Russia. It is also known to have established the first paediatric faculty in the world in 1930. In the year 1964, PRNRMU introduced the faculty of medico-biologics. It is recognized from the Medical Council of India (MCI) and World Health Organization (WHO). As of now, the university boasts of 7 faculties.  

Tambov State University: TSU was founded in 1843 and has been winning accolades ever since for its quality medical education, infrastructure and facilities. It is recognized by MCI and WHO. It is a well known name in Russia which is synonym to healthcare education, medical practice, research and development, etc. Medicaladmission in Russia becomes easy with such easy procedures offered by such a prestigious university.

Nizhny Novgorod State Medical Academy: It was established in the year 1920 as a faculty of Nizhny Novgorod University and became independent medical institute in 1930. In 1994, its name was changed to Nizhny Novgorod State Medical Academy. The academy boasts of 2500 students and 4 faculties. Out of 2500 students, 600 students are from 38 countries of Asia, Latin America and Africa. It is recognized by MCI and WHO.

Astrakhan State Medical University: MBBS study in Russia is known all over the world. Founded in the year 1918, this university boasts of 4000 medical students in 70 medical departments. It has 11 faculties and provides specialization in Dentistry, Pharmacy, Paediatrics and General Medicine. Pharmacy is taught in Russian and French, Paediatrics in Russian, Dentistry in Russian and French and General Medicine in English, French and Russian.

I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (MSMU): This university was established in 1758 and is the oldest medical university in Russia. Popularly known as MSMU, it is recognized from both WHO and MCI. It boasts of 14000 undergraduate students and 15000 postgraduate students and has 9 faculties. It is the biggest university in Russia with 19 hospitals, 69 educational venues, 5 R&D centres and more than 30 laboratories.

Now that you are well versed with the top medical universities in Russia, make your mind to pursue MBBS from these reputed universities. If you want to take admission in MBBS in Russia, Asia Pacific Career Launcher can get you direct admission as it has tie-up with many universities in Russia. For more information, please write at admissions@apcl.co.in or call at +91-11-45554444/18001020715 (Toll Free).