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Medical University in Yekaterinburg, Russia
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Ural State Medical University (USMU) is located in Yekaterinburg, Sverdlovsk Oblast, and is the only institution of higher education in the entire Sverdlovsk Oblast that trains doctors and pharmacists at university level.
The MBBS (General Medicine) programme follows Russia’s standard 6-year curriculum, taught in English for international students, with clinical training at USMU’s affiliated teaching hospitals in Yekaterinburg.
Yekaterinburg (formerly Sverdlovsk, 1924-1991) is Russia’s fourth most populous city, with around 1.5 million residents in the city itself and up to 2.2 million across its wider urban area. Sitting between the Volga-Ural region and Siberia, it’s one of Russia’s main cultural and industrial centres — a genuinely major city, not a small regional town.
For students comparing options across the region, our MBBS in Russia country guide covers the full range of NMC-compliant universities available.
Ural State Medical University offers a 6-year, NMC-recognized MBBS programme taught in English, with extensive clinical facilities in one of Russia’s largest cities. It is a major-city 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. ₹3,12,000 per year – One of Russia’s More Affordable State Medical Universities
Available for international students
Major industrial and cultural center in Russia’s Ural region, a hub between Europe and Asia
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
Russia’s fourth-largest city, major transport hub between Europe and Asia, extensive infrastructure
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 Yekaterinburg.
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.
Yekaterinburg has a metro, trams, and buses — an easy, affordable way to reach classes and clinical placements across this large city.
Budget for everyday essentials, mobile/internet, proper winter clothing, and occasional travel — as a major city, Yekaterinburg offers more shopping and entertainment options than smaller university towns.
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 | 384 500 RUB | 240 100 RUB | 240 100 RUB | 240 100 RUB | 240 100 RUB | 240 100 RUB | 1 585 000 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 Ural 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 Ural State Medical University's admissions team.
As per Ural State Medical University's published fee schedule.
Apply for your Russia Student Visa using the admission letter.
Travel to Yekaterinburg ahead of the September intake for registration and orientation.
Make Your Dream to Study in Russia
Ural State Medical University was founded in 1930, making it a long-established medical university in Russia’s Ural 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 ₹19,02,000, based on the current official fee structure.
The MBBS program at Ural 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, Ural State Medical University provides hostel accommodation for international students.
Yekaterinburg is a major city in Russia’s Ural region, roughly 1,400 km east of Moscow, on the border between Europe and Asia.
Yekaterinburg (formerly Sverdlovsk) is Russia’s fourth most populous city, with around 1.5 million residents — one of the country’s main cultural and industrial centres, not a small regional town.
Yekaterinburg has a major international airport (Koltsovo) with domestic and some international connections. Most students fly via Moscow. Our counsellors assist with visa-linked travel planning once your admission is confirmed.
Yes. Indian students form part of the international student community at USMU, helping new arrivals settle into hostel life and coursework.
USMU is the only institution of higher education in the entire Sverdlovsk Oblast that trains doctors and pharmacists at university level, giving it strong regional standing and established teaching-hospital partnerships in a major Russian city.
