Kazan State Medical University- (KSMU)

MBBS

  An MBBS from KSMU entitles you to employment anywhere in the globe.   International engagement, professional training in the real world, student exchange, and postgraduate studies are all part of Kazan State Medical University's MBBS program.

Duration

  The total duration of an MBBS at Kazan State Medical University is 6 years.  The five years of the MBBS course consists of theoretical and practical lessons in the university.  The last year focuses on the medical training of students in top hospitals in Russia affiliated with the university.

Medium of Instruction

  The medium of teaching of the MBBS course in Russia at Kazan State Medical University is English for international students.  The Russian language is a part of the MBBS curriculum of the university, for smooth communication of students with Russian patients.  Indian teachers and professors also visit the university to impart lessons on medicine.

Sessions

  There is only one Academic Session for MBBS in Kazan State Medical University in the whole year i.e. September session.

Scholarship

  Indian students can avail various Scholarships offered by KSMU from among several as mentioned below:

• Education Future International Scholarship - USA & Non-USA 2024.
• Study Abroad Excellence Award 2024.
• Nehru Study Abroad Scholarship 2024.
• Kiel University Exchange Scholarships 2024
• Cancer Research Institute Irvington Postdoctoral Fellowship 2024

Special Classes for Indian Students

  The classes for Indian students in Kazan State Medical University comprise of 12-15 foreign students. These small groups perhaps help students to learn and understand subjects in a better way. Indian students begin their classes with a revision of science subjects and selected medical subjects (Anatomy & Histology) during 1st semester. Apart from this, foreigners also learn local language (Russian) from the very beginning of course. This helps them to start interacting with local people for their daily activities outside university.

  During the first 2 years of MBBS course in Kazan State Medical University more emphasis is given to theoretical subjects. Students attend all of their classes within university campus. From 3rd year onwards, they have to visit hospitals in city and interact with local patients. By this time, Indian students become fluent in local language & do not face any problems in understanding local patients. This makes it easier for them to report back to their teachers/doctors in English who evaluate their performance. The time students spend in hospitals for clinical/practical class increases with every further year.

Eligibility

  The MBBS eligibility in Kazan State Medical University follows the NMC guidelines for admission of Indian students and is as mentioned below:

• Students from general category must have 50% marks (PCB) in 12th/Inter/Equivalent, while reserved category candidates must have 40% marks in the same.
• The student must have qualified NEET exam in current year or any of the previous 2 years i.e. NEET must be qualified in either in 2024/2023/2022.
• The student must be of complete full 17 years (By 31st December) in the year of application to comply with the MBBS eligibility in Kazan State Medical University.

Admission Procedure

  Students can apply for MBBS admission in Kazan State Medical University through a simple step-by-step process as shown below:

• Student submits scans of 10th, 12th Mark Sheets and NEET qualification (2024/2023/2022).

• Passport size photograph. Photo should be 80% face with white background, and no shoulder.
• Getting Admission Letter takes 4-5 working days.
• University will conduct Entrance Exam.
• After clearing the Entrance Exam, the university will send the Contract Letter.
• After that Invitation Letter will be on that time you have to pay at least 1st semester tuition fees directly to the university account.
• University issues admission letter confirming MBBS admission in Kazan State Medical University.
• Student submits the scans of valid Passport for issuance of Invitation Letter from University.
• KSMU issues Invitation Letter for Study Visa formalities in India & student's entry to Russia.
• HIV Report (at the time of Visa).
• Apply for Visa (Russia Embassy takes minimum 10 days for visa processing).
• Student submits original Mark sheets, Passport & few additional documents for Visa from embassy.
• We assist them in currency exchange for payment on arrival or online fees transfer from India.
• We assist them in ticket booking and plan their departure in groups, so that they travel together.
• Our representative meets the students at airport and briefs about their trip from Delhi to Russia.
• Our Representatives receive the group at airport in Kazan/Moscow and provides them transport to Hostel.
• All formalities of medical checkup, visa extension, etc. are completed by our representative in Russia.

* 1st year MBBS fees in Kazan State includes registration, overhead expenses & misc. expenses.

One Time First year Fees includes Visa Extension, Medical Checkup, Insurance, Translation, Dactyloscopy & Misc. Expenses

The MBBS fees in Kazan State Medical University is generally paid through 2 most commonly used methods. First, students carry full 1st year fees with themselves and pay directly after arrival in Russia. They purchase US Dollars in India and pay in US Dollars after arrival there.

Second, students can transfer the 1st year fee online through bank directly to university/representative's account in Russia and provide transaction receipt for confirmation. The online fee transfer must be done before departure from India and it is allowed/accepted by selected medical universities in Russia.

   Kazan State Medical University has grown into a leading medical university in Russia, with all the facilities and resources needed to provide students with a world-class education.

• The university's state-of-the-art facilities include Modern Lecture Halls, Laboratories, and Clinical Simulation Centers.
• Students also have access to a wide range of student services, including a Library, Fitness Center, and Dormitories.
• The university offers opportunities to its students to help them realize their potential in studies and scientific research, sport, public service, international conferences, and symposiums.
• KSMU is the only University in Russia that has 'Stem Cell Bank' in its university.
• Kazan State Medical University (KSMU) offers a variety of PhD and doctoral programs in a wide range of specialties. But, in the Russian Language, these programs are designed to train highly qualified specialists who can make significant contributions to the field of medicine.
• Students attend a relation camp “Medic” on the banks of the Volga river.
• Athletic programs and Annual recreation programs are held at the university, including basketball, tennis, swimming, football, and skiing and skating in winters.
• Students are encouraged to perform various activities together and also have a newspaper called “Kazan Medical Student”.
• The University has a Student’s Club where various activities are carried out.
• There are 6 Hostels located near the premises of the university and under the protection of the police department.
• Hostel rooms are available on a sharing basis and are equipped with all the basic amenities.

  KSMU is a medical paradigm college that is shifting the shell of life. This is because the university is constantly innovating and looking for new ways to improve the delivery of medical care. KSMU is also committed to social responsibility, and it works to improve the health of the communities it serves.

KSMU Hostel Facilities

  The Hostels for Indian students in Kazan State Medical University are situated in the campus & nearby areas. A brief overview of the facilities at hostels is as below:

• Located within the main campus & students attend their classes in university at a walking distance from hostels.
• Living condition in Kazan State Medical University is of the Top -Notch and provides ease in the student's life.
• Indian students have to travel out of campus from 3rd year, when they have to attend classes in various hospitals.
• All the hostels have CCTV surveillance system & fire alarm safety system installed for the safety of foreigners.
• Students can choose 2/3/4 occupancy rooms which have study tables & chairs, beds, bed-sheets, wardrobe, lamps, etc.
• Indian students (Boys/Girls) are provided accommodation on separate hostels/floors with complete separation.
• The hostels have common facilities of kitchens, laundry, sports hall & reading hall within their premises on each floor.
• International students have the option to live in the university's Hostel and student's Dormitory arranged by the university.
• They can also submit application to hostel administration, if they wish to the change their room or upgrade it.
• It is not compulsory to stay in hostel during the first year of their MBBS in Kazan State Medical University.
• If you are not comfortable living in the University hostel, then you can also live in the apartment. The majority of apartments offered for rent are furnished with basic household appliances such as refrigerators, televisions, and telephones.
• In the current market, the average price of a one-room apartment is 12,000 RUR and the average price of a two-room apartment is 15,000 RUR. Utility bills are not included in the rent.
• From 2nd year onwards, they can choose to rent a flat/apartment (If they wish to) or continue to stay in university hostel.
• All Indian festivals like Diwali, Holi & Eid are celebrated among Indians with enthusiasm and joy every year.
• Annual sports (Mostly Cricket) and cultural events are organized by KSMU (Kazan) for Indian students.