North Ossetian State Medical
Academy

Overview

About The University

North Ossetian State Medical Academy (NOSMA), founded in 1939 in Vladikavkaz, Republic of North Ossetia–Alania, Russia, is a reputable public medical institution offering a 6-year English-medium MBBS/MD equivalent program with integrated Russian training. Accredited by the Russian Ministry of Public Health & Education, NOSMA is recognized by WHO, NMC (India), ECFMG (USA), FAIMER, WFME, and listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS).

TOEFL/
IELTS

Not Required

Admission
Criteria

NEET Passed

College
Rank

4th in Country

Key Highlights

Quick Facts About the University

Year of Establishment

Founded in 1939; international student intake began in early 1990s.

Location

Vladikavkaz, North Ossetia–Alania, Russia.

Official Recognition

Following are the recognition:

  • Accredited by Russian Ministry of Public Health & Education
  • Recognized by WHO, NMC (India), ECFMG, FAIMER, WFME
  • Listed in WDOMS
Type of university

Public (State Medical Academy).

Ranking

Country rank ~4 among Russian medical schools; world ranking between ~561 and ~7,920 depending on ranking agency.

Courses Offered

The institute offers a range of programs:

  • MBBS / MD equivalent: 6-year program (5 academic years + 1-year internship) taught in
    English
  • Bilingual instruction with Russian training for clinical practice.
Infrastructure & Facilities

Following are the Infrastructure & Facilities

  • 7 faculties, 39–40 departments
  • Own stomatological polyclinic and testing centerResearch laboratory, library with electronic access and 22 computer labs
  • Student hostels for ~4,500 students, Indian food canteen, sports facilities, museums.
International Preference:

Preferred by Indian and global students for affordable fees, English medium curriculum, FMGE coaching, Indian mess support, safe and multicultural environment

Global Opportunities

Graduates eligible for FMGE/NEXT (India), USMLE (USA), PLAB (UK), AMC (Australia), and other licensing exams due to global medical recognitions.

Medium of Teaching:

English-medium lectures and exams; compulsory/basic Russian training for clinical rotations and patient communication.

MBBS Duration

5 years academic + 1-year internship = total 6 years.

Intake Time

One intake per year: September

Faculty Strength

Approximately 384 teaching staff including 53 Doctors of Medical Sciences, 34 professors, 242 Candidates of Medical Sciences across 41 chairs.

Student Population

Educates 3,500 students annually, including international undergraduates, interns, residents; hostels accommodate 4,500 residents.

Fees Structure

Affordable Education in Uzbekistan

Fee 1st Year 2nd Year 3rd- 6th Year
Tuition Fee
Hostel
Food
Document

Document Required

X & XII Marksheets

NEET
Scorecard

Passport Document

Bank
Statement

X & XII Marksheets

NEET Scorecard

Passport Document

Passport Size Photo

HIV, COVID Report

Bank Statement

Passport Size Photo

HIV, COVID Report

Gallery

Campus Life

A Quick Look

Fast Facts for Future Scholars

PARTICULARS HIGHLIGHT
RECOGNITIONS
WHO, listed in World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS), NMC (India), ECFMG, FAIMER, WFME
NUMBER OF STUDENTS
Approximately 3,000–4,000 active medical
MBBS DURATION
5 years academic + 1-year internship = total 6 years
TUITION FEES
MESS AND HOSTEL FEES
TOEFL/IELTS REQUIREMENT
Not required
NEET
Required (with minimum qualifying marks)
INTAKE TIME
Two intakes per year: January and September)
MEDIUM OF TEACHING
English (with basic Russian classes for clinical practice)
Document

Document Required

X & XII Marksheets

NEET Scorecard

Passport

Passport Size Photo

HIV, COVID Report

Bank Statement

Gallery

Student's Life