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Dagestan State Medical University (DSMU) is located in Makhachkala, the capital of Dagestan and the largest city in Russia’s North Caucasus region. It was founded in 1932 as the Dagestan State Medical Institute, originally with a single medical faculty.
The MBBS (General Medicine) programme follows Russia’s standard 6-year curriculum, taught in English for international students, with clinical training at DSMU’s affiliated teaching hospitals in Makhachkala.
Makhachkala sits on the Caspian Sea and is the fourth-largest city in the Caucasus and the largest in the North Caucasus, with a population of over 623,000 in the city itself and roughly 1 million across its wider urban area. It’s a genuinely diverse, multi-ethnic city rather than a small university town.
For students comparing options across the region, our MBBS in Russia country guide covers the full range of NMC-compliant universities available.
Dagestan State Medical University offers a 6-year, NMC-recognized MBBS programme taught in English, with established clinical facilities in Russia’s North Caucasus. It provides a Caspian Sea coastal alternative to universities in Moscow or St. Petersburg.
6 Years (Including Internship) – Comprehensive Medical Education
50% in PCB (40% for reserved category) + NEET Qualification Mandatory
Approx. ₹3,36,000 per year – One of Russia’s More Affordable State Medical Universities
Available for international students
Caspian Sea port city in Russia’s North Caucasus region
Recognition and eligibility for medical registration/practice are subject to the applicable requirements of the relevant regulatory authority.
Built with contemporary educational technology in mind
Caspian Sea port city in the North Caucasus, warmer climate than most of Russia, lower cost of living than Moscow
Entire MBBS program is taught in English
Studying MBBS in Russia is a popular choice for international students, including those from India, due to its affordable tuition fees, high-quality education, and globally recognized degrees. Here’s an overview:
MBBS Program
6 Years Duration
Prepare these documents before starting your application
Duly filled admission application form
NEET scorecard and admit card
Valid passport (first & last page scanned copy)
Class 10th & 12th marksheets and pass certificates
6 passport-size photos (4.5cm × 3.5cm, white background)
Required by Russian immigration authorities for the student visa.
Used for identity verification during enrolment
Demonstrates your ability to cover tuition and living costs
Aadhar, PAN, or Driving License (if passport not ready)
Beyond tuition, here’s what to budget for day-to-day life as a student in Makhachkala.
University hostel rooms are the standard option for international students, typically shared with 1-2 roommates.
Hostel canteens and nearby grocery stores serve both local and Indian-style cooking setups; many students cook in shared kitchens to save costs.
Makhachkala has an affordable public transport network — most students use buses or shared minibuses (marshrutkas) to reach classes and clinical placements.
Budget for everyday essentials, mobile/internet, and occasional travel — Makhachkala's milder Caspian Sea climate keeps winter-clothing costs lower than in most Russian cities.
A structured, semester-wise curriculum designed to build strong medical knowledge and clinical skills.
| Fee Component | Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Year 4 | Year 5 | Year 6 | Total (6 Years) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition Fee | 410 500 RUB | 258 900 RUB | 258 900 RUB | 258 900 RUB | 258 900 RUB | 258 900 RUB | 1 705 000 RUB |
Fees are indicative and shown in INR, per the official fee schedule (tuition only; hostel and admin charges apply in Year 1). Year 6 (internship year) shown at the same tuition rate as Year 5. Hostel, visa, medical insurance, and annual charges are billed separately from Year 2 onward. Please confirm exact current figures with our counsellors or the university directly.
Follow this straightforward 5-step process to join Dagestan State Medical University
application form, visa invitation inquiry form, passport copy, academic documents (translated/notarized into Russian), health fitness certificate with vaccination details
Issued after document verification by Dagestan State Medical University's admissions team.
As per Dagestan State Medical University's published fee schedule.
Apply for your Russian Student Visa using the admission letter.
Travel to Makhachkala ahead of the September intake for registration and orientation.
Make Your Dream to Study in Russia
Dagestan State Medical University was founded in 1932, making it a long-established medical university serving Dagestan and the North Caucasus region.
Yes, NEET qualification is mandatory for all Indian applicants seeking MBBS admission under NMC regulations.
The total cost for the full 6-year MBBS program is approximately ₹20,46,000, based on the current official fee structure.
The MBBS program at Dagestan State Medical University is taught entirely in English for international students.
The main intake takes place in September each year, aligned with the standard academic calendar.
No, IELTS or TOEFL is not required for Indian students applying through the NEET pathway.
Graduates receive a Diploma of Specialist in General Medicine (Russia’s equivalent higher-medical-education qualification), recognised as MBBS-equivalent for NMC’s FMGL pathway.
Yes, graduates can pursue postgraduate studies via NEET-PG in India, or through residency programs abroad.
Yes, Dagestan State Medical University provides hostel accommodation for international students.
Makhachkala is the capital of the Republic of Dagestan, on the Caspian Sea coast in Russia’s North Caucasus.
Makhachkala is the capital of Dagestan and the largest city in Russia’s North Caucasus region, sitting on the Caspian Sea. With over 623,000 residents and a wider urban population of around 1 million, it’s a genuinely diverse, multi-ethnic city rather than a small university town.
Most students fly from India to Moscow, then take a domestic connecting flight to Makhachkala. Our counsellors assist with visa-linked travel planning once your admission is confirmed.
Yes. Indian students form part of the international student community at DSMU, helping new arrivals settle into hostel life and coursework.
Makhachkala has a milder, Caspian Sea-influenced climate compared to northern or Siberian Russian cities, which many international students find an easier adjustment.
