Kazan State Medical University

About The University

Kazan State Medical University is situated in the central part of Kazan city, Russia. It was established in the year 1814 and is the third oldest and the most renowned university in Russia. KSMU has excellent experience in medical education for over 200 years. The priority of the university is to support and care for international students. 

Almost 700 students from 57 countries study medicine at the Kazan State Medical University. KSMU has more than 5500 medical students, interns, clinical residents. It offers 9 faculties with 65 departments and consists of staff more than 1500. Thousands of Indians have graduated from this University for years.

Kazan State Medical University has secured a third-place among the topmost medical universities in Russia.

Faculty

Kazan State Medical University offers 9 faculties. Following are a few of them:

  • Faculty of Medicine
  • Faculty of Pharmacy
  • Faculty of Dentistry
  • Faculty of Medical Business
  • Faculty of Preventive Medicine
  • Faculty of Nursing

Country-at-a-Glance

About 820 km east of Moscow, Kazan city is situated on the Volga River. One of the most important scientific, economic, and cultural centers of the country, the city is the capital of the Tarastan Republic. According to the 2015 census, the population of Kazan is 1,205,600. 

Kazan is also known as the Univesity City and is also known as the sports capital of Russia. The people of the city are kindhearted and are loving. The city has a mild, warm and temperate climate.

Fee Structure 2021-2022

The Kazan State Medical University offers a 6 years MBBS course for the aspirants dreaming to pursue their medical degree from the respective university. The tuition fee including hostel and accommodation for the complete six-year course is $5600 per year. If converted into Indian Rupees as of 2021, the overall fee structure is Rs.4,10,670.12.

Student’s Life

  • As the city is located on the Volga River, the students enjoy a peaceful environment.
  • KSMU conducts an Athletic program for its students.
  • Several services are provided for international students.
  • Students club in the University arranges various intellectual activities.
  • Students are provided with a newspaper named ‘Kazan State Medical University and enjoy various facilities.

Cost of Studying Medicine in Russia

In Russia, the universities with the most affordable fee, offer a fee structure of 122,5 thousand rubles ($ 1,750) per year for a medical degree. 632 580 rubles ($ 9,036) per year is the maximum fee structure that is designed by any institute in Russia. The fee structure designed by most of the universities for a specialist degree in a medical university in Russia is on an average 290-320 thousand rubles i.e., $4,143-4,571 per year.

Hostel Facilities and Food

  • Very near to the hospital, the university has 6 hostels.
  • With 24×7 police protection, the university is safe.
  • University provides all the basic facilities for the students.
  • Wi-Fi networks are provided round the clock.
  • Bathrooms, kitchen, and hostels are on sharing basis.

 

Benefits of Studying in KSMU

  • Kazan State Medical University is a government-funded University.
  • The University is recognized by WHO, NMC and various other recognitions.
  • KSMU is the third oldest university after Moscow and St. Petersburg.
  • The university is the only educational institute in the city of Kazan which is recognized by ECFMG.
  • The whole of the MBBS course is taught in English medium.
  • With a total number of 9000 beds, there are 21 polyclinics, 33 general hospitals, maternity hospitals, outpatients departments, dental clinics, etc.

Accreditations and Recognitions

  • World Health Organization (WHO)
  • National Medical Commission (NMC)
  • General Medical Council ( GMC)
  • The Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG)
  • The Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation
  • World Directory of Medical School
  • Ministry of Health Care
  • The Russian Federation’s Ministry of Education and Science

How to Apply

These are the following steps to be followed to get admitted to Kazan State Medical University:

Step 1-Fill in the application form available online

Step 2-Attach the required documents and share via email

Step 3-A letter of admission will be sent to the student after the acceptance of the application.

Step 4-The University will share the visa invitation via email.

Step 5-Stamp your visa in the embassy.

 

Required Documents:

  • Transfer Certificate
  • 6 Passport Size Photographs
  • Migration Certificate
  • 10th and 12th Mark sheets
  • HIV report
  • Birth Certificate
  • Medical Insurance
  • NEET Score