Far Eastern Federal University (FEFU), established in 1899 and located on Russky Island in Vladivostok, Russia, is a prestigious federal government university and a leading research and educational hub in the Asia-Pacific region. Its School of Medicine and Life Sciences— founded in 2011 (originating as the School of Biomedicine in 2013)—began English-medium instruction for its 6-year General Medicine (MBBS/MD equivalent) program in 2016. The program is fully taught in English and recognized by NMC (India), WHO, ECFMG (USA), FAIMER, and WFME, and listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS).
Not Required
NEET Passed
Among the Top
University founded in 1899; School of Medicine established in 2011; English-medium MBBS program launched in 2016.
Vladivostok, Primorsky Krai, Russia (on Russky Island).
Public (Federal Government-funded university).
Ranked 434 by QS World Rankings in 2023; among top Russian institutions in global listings.
The institute offers a range of programs:
State-of-the-art campus with 368 high-tech labs, simulation centers, FEFU Medical Center (university hospital), research labs, libraries, modern classrooms, and fully furnished
dormitories including Indian mess and amenities.
Chosen by Indian and global students for:
• English-medium course aligned with NMC guidelines
• Affordable fees and living costs in Vladivostok
• Multicultural campus, Indian food & hostel support
• Strong research and international collaborations.
Graduates eligible for FMGE/NEXT (India), USMLE (USA), PLAB (UK), AMC (Australia), etc., due to its global recognition and aligned curriculum.
Full English-medium instruction for General clinical interactions but not mandatory.
5 years academic + 1-year internship = total 6 years.
One intake per year: September
Internationally diverse faculty and research-active academics; over 160 foreign professors and extensive international partnerships (>240 institutions).
FEFU hosts 41,000 students across disciplines, including 3,500+ international students from 43+ countries; 500+ Indian students in the MBBS program.
| Fee | 1st Year | 2nd Year | 3rd- 6th Year |
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Tuition Fee |
RUB 495000 |
RUB 495000 |
RUB 495000 |
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Hostel |
RUB 50000 |
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— |
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Food |
USD 1200 |
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A Quick Look
| PARTICULARS | HIGHLIGHT |
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RECOGNITIONS |
WHO, listed in World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS), NMC (India), ECFMG, FAIMER, WFME
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NUMBER OF STUDENTS |
Approximately 3,000–4,000 active medical
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MBBS DURATION |
5 years academic + 1-year internship = total 6 years |
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TUITION FEES |
— |
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MESS AND HOSTEL FEES |
— |
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TOEFL/IELTS REQUIREMENT |
Not required |
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NEET |
Required (with minimum qualifying marks) |
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INTAKE TIME |
Two intakes per year: January and September) |
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MEDIUM OF TEACHING |
English (with basic Russian classes for clinical practice) |
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