Is a Russian internship valid in India?

Undoubtedly MBBS from Russia is the most sought-after for several reasons. High-quality education, exposure, opportunity to practice in Russia, and globally recognized degrees made Russian medical schools apart from others in the world. Many Indian medical aspirants ask whether Russian medical degrees have value outside Russia or not. Here, in this blog, we will discuss Russia’s medical colleges, top universities, eligibility, fees, and especially the recognition of the MBBS universities.

MBBS in Russia: A Summary

Degree Awarded	MD – Physician, similar to MBBS in India
Intake	September every year
Duration of MBBS	6 years, including 1 year of clinical rotation or internship
Eligibility Criteria	60 percent marks in 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology
NEET Requirement	Mandatory NEET passing score required for Indian medical aspirants
Medium of teaching	English language
Average MBBS fees	3500 to 6000 USD per year
Cost of living	150-200 USD per year
Recommended Universities by Education Vibes	Kazan Federal University, Altai State Medical University, Kursk State Medical University, Crimea State Medical University, and Orenburg State Medical University
Recognition or Approval	NMC, WHO, FAIMER, and Ministry of Education, and Health, Russia

Top Russian Medical University

Here are the top Russian Medical Universities that offer bespoke medical education and clinical training.

Medical Universities	QS World University Rankings	THE World University Ranking
Kazan State Medical University	650	801
North Western State Medical University	600	872
Kazan Federal University	551	600
Saint Petersburg State University	450	800
Lomonosov Moscow State University	300	401
Perm State Medical University	335	540
Altai State Medical University	445	555

MBBS in Russia fees

Enjoy affordable tuition, low living costs, and a multicultural environment. MBBS in Russia fees in INR is currently between 14 to 30 Lakh in the 2024 session for Indian students. This amount includes the tuition fee, hostel, and medical insurance for the entire 6 years including internship/clinical rotation as well.

Is a Russian internship valid in India?

It is mandatory to undergo an internship after completing an MBBS. Medical universities throughout the world include internships, which are mandatory for all MBBS students before they get the license to practice as a medical doctor in his or her home country. Now the question is whenever you complete an MBBS from Russia, you might have a question in mind whether a Russian internship is valid in India. Let’s answer this question.

In May 2023 NMC gave a guideline for foreign medical graduates regarding the FMGE and mandatory clinical internship, and from this perspective, it is mentioned that the compulsory medical internship completed from countries, such as Bangladesh, Nepal, China, Philippines, Russia, Kazakhstan, etc. is valid in India. There is no need for such medical graduates to do a one-year Internship in India again.

Summing It Up

When it comes to studying MBBS abroad, a lot of international students choose Russian medical universities for high-standard education, clinical training, globally recognized degrees, and international exposure. Russia’s top medical Universities have affordable tuition fees which is why Russia has become a sought-after destination for studying medicine.