Kabardino-Balkarian State University (KBSU), named after H. M. Berbekov and established in 1957 in Nalchik, Russia, is a large public research institution renowned in the North Caucasus region, offering an English-medium 6-year MBBS/MD equivalent program. The program has educated international students—in English—since 2017, and is recognized by WHO, NMC (India), ECFMG (USA), FAIMER, UNESCO, and listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS).
Not Required
NEET Passed
Among top 100
Founded in 1957 with the Medical Faculty established in 1966; English-medium MBBS introduced in 2017.
Nalchik, Republic of Kabardino-Balkaria, Russia—nestled amid the North Caucasus mountains.
Following are the recognition:
Public (State-run classical university).
Among top ~100 universities in Russia; international ranking around ~3,400–3,800; regional leader in the North Caucasus.
The institute offers a range of programs:
Following are the Infrastructure & Facilities:
Popular with Indian and global students due to: affordable tuition, English-medium teaching, recognized credentials, Indian mess support, and scenic, peaceful environment in Nalchik— renowned for fresh mountain air and health resorts.
Graduates are eligible for FMGE/NEXT (India), USMLE (USA), PLAB (UK), AMC (Australia), etc.; many students receive preparatory support on campus.
Lectures and assessments entirely in English; basic Russian language instruction integrated into early years and clinical training to aid patient communication.
5 years academic + 1-year internship = total 6 years.
One intake per year: September
Led by professors like Ismail Alimovich Miziev; faculty experienced in endoscopic and surgical disciplines, research, and simulation-based education, with over 160 publications and mentoring PhD candidates.
Approximately 16,000 students university-wide; medical faculty includes ~630 English-medium international students (India, Egypt, etc.); historically ~654 Indian students (as of
2017).
| Fee | 1st Year | 2nd Year | 3rd- 6th Year |
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Tuition Fee |
RUB 324000 |
RUB 324000 |
RUB 324000 |
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Hostel |
RUB 25000 |
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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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