Kazan State Medical University (KSMU), established in 1814 in Kazan, Russia, is a prestigious government medical institution and one of the country’s oldest dedicated medical universities. It offers a fully English-medium 6-year MBBS/MD-equivalent program (5 academic years + 1-year clinical internship) while integrating Russian language training for clinical exposure. KSMU is recognized by WHO, NMC (India), ECFMG (USA), FAIMER, WFME, and listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS), and ranks among the top medical institutions in Russia.
Not Required
NEET Passed
33rd in Country
Founded in 1814; international programs have been conducted in English since around 1996.
Kazan, Tatarstan Republic, Russia – a major scientific and cultural city on the Volga River.
Public (State-run medical university) under the Russian Ministry of Health & Education.
World ranking: 3,600–4,500; National rank: 33 in Russia; consistently among top three medical universities in Russia.
The institute offers a range of programs:
Campus with over 9 faculties, modern labs, simulation centers, research libraries, six furnished hostels, and affiliations with ~54 hospitals for clinical rotations.
Hosts 1,500 Indian students among 2,000+ international learners from 48+ countries, attracted by affordable fees, recognized curriculum, English-medium teaching, no capitation fees, Indian mess options, and a supportive multicultural environment.
Graduates eligible to apply for FMGE/NEXT (India), USMLE (USA), PLAB (UK), AMC (Australia), etc., due to WHO and NMC recognition and WDOMS listing; campus offers FMGE coaching.
Courses taught in English; compulsory basic Russian in early years to assist with patient communication during clinical rotations.
5 years academic + 1-year internship = total 6 years.
One intake per year: September
Admin and academic staff include 1,800 members, with several hundred professors, MD/PhD lecturers, and international visiting faculty across departments.
About 8,000 total students; around 2,000+ from abroad, including 1,500 Indian medical students annually.
| Fee | 1st Year | 2nd Year | 3rd- 6th Year |
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Tuition Fee |
RUB 600000 |
RUB 600000 |
RUB 600000 |
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Hostel |
RUB 18000 |
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— |
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Food |
USD 1200 |
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A Quick Look
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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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