Study in Russia
Long-established state medical universities with six-year English-medium MD programmes and very low tuition.
- Tuition / year
- $4,000 – $8,000
- Living cost / year
- $2,500 – $4,500
- Visa complexity
- Moderate
- Scholarships
- Moderate
What you'll need to apply
- Class 12 with PCB, 50%+
- NEET qualification for Indian students
- Medical fitness certificate
- Passport valid 18+ months
Popular programs & cities
After you graduate: Study visa does not carry general post-study work rights.
Your student visa checklist
Valid passport
Document
Valid for the full duration of your course.
University offer / admission letter
Document
Confirmed enrolment from the institution.
Proof of funds
Financial
Tuition plus living costs, held for the required period.
Medical and health documents
Health
Medical fitness or screening where required.
Visa application and fee
Step
Complete the official form and pay the fee.
Biometrics / appointment
Appointment
At the embassy or visa application centre.
Your first month after landing
- 24 hoursReach your accommodation and check in
- 24 hoursMessage family that you have arrived safely
- 24 hoursActivate your local SIM / eSIM
- 7 daysOpen a student bank account in Russia
- 7 daysComplete university registration / enrolment
- 7 daysCollect your student ID card
- 7 daysSet up transport and learn your campus route
- 30 daysRegister for healthcare access
- 30 daysUnderstand local laws, tenancy and safety rules
- 30 daysJoin student societies and the Indian student association
- 30 daysCheck part-time work rules before taking any job
Costs, visa conditions and work rights change often. Use what's here to plan and compare, then double-check the details against current official sources before you decide.