Russia has emerged to be country with great choice for many Indian student to have their dreams come to reality by allowing to pursue MBBS abroad. It provides; globally recognized medical universities, affordable education and has a more practical approach to training hence preferable to choose. Many students in thousands of numbers have moved to Russia over the years to achieve the goal of becoming a doctors.

Why Indian Students Prefer MBBS in Russia?

The quality education are provided at the price of private medical colleges in India, thus making MBBS more attractive in Russia. Medical Council of India (MCI) has recognized Russian medical universities allowing students to practice medicine in India after completing medical degree there. Not just MCI recognizes it but it has been recognized by other countries as well, which means they can work in any country after finishing their degree.

The great advantage of studying in Russia is the availability of English taught programs. Many universities offer their courses in English to help Indian students grasp the concepts easily and perform well in them. To those who opt for bilingual programs, the universities offer language training so that the students can meet the language requirements for clinical practices.

Duration and Structure of MBBS in Russia

The period of course in Russia is 6years. The first 5 years are devoted to actual academic learning and the acquisition of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in laboratories. The final year is internship-sixth year, this final year the student actually work in hospitals with and actually work with real life medical problems under the supervision of experienced doctors.

The criteria for eligibility for Indian students to study in Russia are as follows. Firstly they must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Biology as the main subject with minimum of 50% in these subjects. Direct admission without NEET in some universities of Russia is also available as in India it requires the students to give NEET.

Low Fees and Living Costs

Another advantage of studying MBBS in Russia is that the country offers low cost education with affordable living standards. The tuition fees are also quite low as compared to the private medical colleges in India; some universities provide the program for less than INR 15 lakhs. The other costs of living are also not very high, therefore it is a cost effective option for middle class families. Additionally, there are scholarships for students, which makes the study even more affordable.

Education and Facilities

Russian medical universities are equipped with good infrastructure, traditional teaching methods and experienced lecturers. Emphasis is also made on practical training hence the students are in a better position to face the challenges of medical practice. Russia is a culturally diverse country and a home away from home for the international students.