Ulyanovsk State University (commonly Ulyanovsk State Medical University) is a
public government university in Ulyanovsk, Russia, established in 1988 originally
as a branch of Moscow State University and reorganized into an independent
institution in 1995. Its Faculty of Medicine offers an English-medium 6-year
MBBS/MD equivalent program (5 academic years + 1-year clinical internship).
The program aligns with international licensing standards and is recognized by
major bodies including WHO, Medical Council of India (MCI/NMC), FAIMER,
ECFMG, and listed in WDOMS. The university offers strong clinical exposure via
about 40 affiliated hospitals and polyclinics.
Not Required
NEET Passed
30th in Country
Founded in 1988 as a branch of Moscow State University; became Ulyanovsk State
University in 1995.
Ulyanovsk, Ulyanovsk Oblast, Russia – on the Volga River, approximately
705 km east of Moscow; city population around 650,000–700,000
Public (Government State University).
Accredited by the Russian Ministry of Education & Science; recognized by WHO,
MCI/NMC (India), ECFMG, FAIMER; listed in WDOMS.
Globally ranked between ~4,500–4,700 as of 2025; ranked ~30th in Russia in medical
category.
The institute offers a range of programs:
The institute offers a range of programs in medical and health sciences:
Highly chosen by international students (around 6,000 from over 40 countries) due to affordable tuition, English-medium instruction, global recognition, and supportive amenities
including Indian mess and fellow-student support
Graduates eligible to take FMGE/NEXT (India), USMLE (USA), PLAB (UK), AMC
(Australia), and other international licensing exams due to recognized credentials.
Entire medical curriculum conducted in English; Russian language support provided, especially for clinical interactions.
5 years academic + 1-year internship = total 6 years.
One intake per year: September
About 1,500 academic staff including 600 Doctors of Medical Science, 450 PhD holders, 250 professors, and 200 associate professors delivering education in various medical departments.
Approximately 16,000 total students university-wide; around 6,000 international students
from over 40 countries studying medicine; overall ~200 foreign students across all programs.
| Fee | 1st Year | 2nd Year | 3rd- 6th Year |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Tuition Fee |
RUB 350000 |
RUB 350000 |
RUB 350000 |
|
Hostel |
RUB 70000 |
— |
— |
|
Food |
USD 1300 |
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— |
A Quick Look
| 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) |
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