About Crimea Federal University:

Located in the city of Simferopol, Crimea Federal University is among the best educational institutes in the Republic of Crimea. It’s among the finest options for Indian Students to pursue MBBS from Russia. CFU is designed to be one of the most extrusive medical education centers in Russia.

After the academician, Vladimir Vernadsky, the university got its name ‘V.I. Vernadsky Crimean Federal University’. Related to the field of medicine, the university serves its students with various aspects that include science and methodology. As of now, the university has 32,000 students graduating that consist of 3000 international students from diverse countries of the

World. CFU has considered 7,000 members in its faculty on-campus as staff experts in their fields. A Tavrida Vernadsky University was established in the year 1918 that served Agronomy, Math, Biology, Physics, Philosophy, History, and Law departments. Later in 1921, the university converted and named itself ‘M.V Frunze Crimea Federal University’ and in 1930 it became popular in the country for the medical courses it offered. Today’s Crimea Federal University is more than a century old serving students in the latest and modern technologies all the time.

Faculty:

Faculty of General Medicine

Faculty of Dentistry

Faculty of Pharmacy

Faculty of Clinical Psychology

Faculty of Pediatrics

City-at-a-Glance:

Capital of the Crimea Peninsula, Simferopol is the second-largest city in the Republic of Crimea. Serving as the administrative center for Simferopol Municipality, the city is considered an important hub politically, economically and even in transportation. According to the 2014 census, the population was 332,317.

Emerging from the Crimean Mountains, Simferopol lies alongside the Salgir River. The city is well known for its food-processing industries and has several educational institutes serving students for years. The people in the city mostly speak either Russian or Ukrainian.Simferopol is among the most beautiful cities in the Crimean Peninsula. It is also called the Gateway of Crime’ as all the connecting roads pass through the city. It is even the home to one of the largest and the most interesting museums of the Peninsula.

Student’s Life:

• Crimean Federal University provides every facility possible for international and even local students.

• The University arranges annual functions yearly.
• It has a supportive faculty expert in their fields and with excellence in the modernized methods of teaching.

• The faculty at the university consists of qualified doctors, expert professors and renowned scientists.

• The students are provided with an opportunity to attain international conferences and seminars internationally. 

The hostels are well-organized and are equipped with complete necessary stuff.

• The canteen serves Indian, Malaysian, Chinese and Arabic cuisine.
• Consisting of 600,000 books, the university has its large library.

Hostel Facilities and Food:

• The Crimean University owns government hostels for the accommodation of International students.

• The hostels are highly equipped in modern conditions.
• As the city itself is known for its food-processing industries, the varieties in the cuisine are imaginable.

• Around 6 hostels are under the university’s supervision.

• International students are ensured safety at the hostel by a team.
• Internet access is made available.
• The University consists of a reading hall, cafeteria and a gymnasium.

Benefits of Studying in CFU:

• The Crimea Federal University has been graduating students internationally for more than a century.

• The University is listed under WHO and NMC.
• It shares an active partnership with various universities in Europe.
• Indian graduates from Crimea Federal University are provided with Ample Clinic
• Exposure from the government hospitals of Simferopol.

• The University serves Indian cuisine.
• The faculty at the university consists of qualified doctors, expert professors and renowned scientists.

• Crimea Federal University is accredited by the Russian Government and even the
• Ministry of Health and Education.

Accreditation and Recognition:

• Ministry of Education and Science, Russia● NMC (National Medical Commission)
• WHO (World Health Organization)
• ECFMG (Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates)
• FAIMER (The Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and

Research)

• UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization)
• MCC (Medical Counseling Committee)

How to Apply:

Like any other educational institute, Crimea Federal University has an eligibility criterion. The students willing to get admitted to the university must be above 17 years of age and have scored 70% (Physics, Chemistry and Biology) from any board of examination. Below are steps briefly mentioned for the students to get admitted to the Crimea Federal University.

Step – 1: Firstly, the students are supposed to fill in the application form available online on the

official website of Crimean Federal University.

Step – 2: Fill in the required fields appropriately.

Step – 3: The processing period to get admission letter would almost take 3-4 working days.

Wait for it.

Step – 4: Once the application is accepted by the officials, there will be an invitation letter sent

to the aspirant.

Step – 5: Apply for a visa once you receive the invitation letter.

Step – 6: Inform arrival date to the University as a representative is sent to the student at the

airport to pick him/her up.

Required Documents:

• Copy of passport
• 10th mark sheet
• 12th mark sheet
• Invitation letter from the University
• NEET report card
• Receipt of the Application form
• Birth certificate
• Medical certificate
• Passport size photographs