Russia has always been the most famous destination for international students who are willing to pursue MBBS from the Soviet Era. As per the reports WHO’s Directory of World Medical Schools, Russia occupies about 30 positions amongst the top 100 Medical Universities. The students who pass out from the Russian Medical Universities, are currently working in the reputed hospitals all across the world. Do you know that MBBS in Russia is mostly preferred by international students? The main reason behind this is the highly subsidized fee charged by the Russian Ministry of Health and Education as compared to the other medical universities located in western countries. Russian medical colleges offer top-quality education and that too at low cost. Apart from this, all the medical universities from Russia are recognized by WHO as well as the Medical Council of leading countries such as the UK, USA, Australia, the middle east, Canada, India, etc.
Now coming to the country, Russia has situated in Eastern Europe as well as Asia and it is the largest country in the world in terms of the land area. It is also called as Russia Federation. The capital city of Russia is Moscow, as well as the Russian Federation, is the official name of Russia. Not only this but also Moscow is which is the capital of Russia is the largest city in the world. Presently the total population in Russia is about 146 million and the Russian Federation shares a land border with Lithuania, Finland as well as Poland, Belarus, Ukraine, Latvia, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Mongolia, North Korea, Norway Estonia, China as well as Kazakhstan.
Why do you need to study MBBS in Russia?
To get admission in Russia for MBBS is extremely easy for any normal student. This is because there is no entrance exam required to get admission and the students from all across the globe can take direct admission. The average MBBS fee in Russia is between 2.5 lakhs to 5 lakhs per year and as we have mentioned above all the Russian Medical Universities are approved by WHO as well as MCI and this is the reason the students can practice anywhere in the world. MBBS study, as well as all medical universities, offer quality medical education and practical knowledge. Apart from this, students who have gone to pursue MBBS course will be getting a fully furnished hostel facility inside the university campus along with quality food as well as the fresh environment. The medical courses in Russia are taught in both Russian as well as English languages.
NEET Eligibility Criteria for MBBS in Russia in the year 2020
- The students who are willing to take admission for MBBS in Russia need to Crack the NEET Exam, 2020.
- The minimum age criteria of the student need to be of 17 years on or before 31st December of the year of the admission.
- The applicant needs to secure a minimum of 50% marks in the 12th standard from Science stream by taking Physics, Chemistry as well as Biology as the core subjects in ICSE/CBSE.
Documents needed to study MBBS IN Russia for Student Visa
After getting an “Invitation letter for study” from the Department of Federal Migration Service of the Russian Federation, the candidates need to go to the Embassy/General Consulate of the Russian Federation in his or her country for applying for a student visa. Following are the documents needed to be required:
- Valid passport
- Completed and signed the visa application form
- Two identical passport size photos 35 mm × 45 mm along with the white background.
- Visa support letter from college or university as well as a copy of the admission letter from the college or university.
- Aids certificate (HIV test).
Documents carried by the students along to Russia
- Passport (valid not less than 2 years).
- Student entry visa
- Immigration card
- Medical health certificate
- Negative AIDS test result
- 12 passport size black and white matte finish photos
Traveling to a new country for studying MBBS one has to keep in mind that there is going to be an exciting experience. Thus you have to keep the above-mentioned points in your minds very carefully and pack your bags accordingly.
