The cost of MBBS in Russia

The cost of MBBS in Russia for Indian students in 2025 typically ranges between INR 18 lakh to INR 40 lakh for the full course duration of 6 years. Tuition fees vary by university, from about 3,00,000 to over 7,00,000 Russian Rubles per year (approximately INR 3 lakh to INR 7 lakh). Hostels and other expenses like medical insurance and visa extension fees are generally extra, ranging around USD 500 to 1,800 per year depending on the university.

Here are some examples of total MBBS fees at selected universities:

- Omsk State Medical University: Around INR 21 lakh total

- Kazan State Medical University: Around INR 37.5 lakh total

- Bashkir State Medical University: Around INR 25 lakh total

- Kursk State Medical University: Around INR 32 lakh total

- MEPHI Moscow Campus: Over INR 41 lakh total

The cost estimate includes tuition, hostel, medical check-up, insurance, and miscellaneous expenses for the first year. From the second year onward, fees include tuition, hostel, medical insurance, and visa extension. Payment can be made either by bank transfer from India or in US Dollars on arrival.

Overall, most universities charge between INR 3 lakh to 6.5 lakh per year for tuition and hostel combined, with the total cost over six years ranging from roughly INR 18 lakh to INR 40 lakh depending on the university and other living expenses.