BEGIN YOUR MEDICAL JOURNEY IN MOSCOW

A Leading Research Medical University with English-Medium General Medicine

Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University, commonly known as Pirogov University or RNRMU, is a major state medical university located in Moscow, Russia. The university offers the six-year General Medicine Specialist programme in both Russian and English for international students. Its medical education combines foundational sciences, professional disciplines and clinical training across a large network of clinical bases.

WHY PIROGOV UNIVERSITY?

01. Major Research Medical University

Pirogov University is one of Russia's established medical universities, combining medical education, clinical training and scientific research.

02. English-Medium General Medicine

General Medicine is available for international students through an English-medium programme.

03. Six-Year Medical Programme

The General Medicine Specialist programme is a six-year full-time course leading to a medical qualification.

04. Strong Clinical Environment

The university's General Medicine programme is supported by 200+ clinical bases, providing an extensive environment for professional medical education.

05. Experienced Academic Faculty

The university lists more than 1,000 teaching staff, including academicians, doctors of sciences and candidates of sciences.

06. Study in Moscow

Students study in Moscow, giving them access to one of Russia's largest healthcare, academic and cultural environments.

GENERAL MEDICINE

Your Six-Year Medical Education

Pirogov University's General Medicine programme is designed to take students from foundational biomedical sciences through professional medical disciplines and clinical education.

PROGRAMME DETAILS

• Programme: General Medicine

• Speciality Code: 31.05.01

• Duration: 6 Years

• Study Mode: Full-Time

• Medium: English / Russian

• Qualification: Specialist Degree in General Medicine

• Profile: Practical Medicine

• Field: Clinical Medicine

WHAT WILL YOU STUDY?

FOUNDATION & BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES

• Human Anatomy

• Histology

• Embryology

• Cytology

• Normal Physiology

• Biochemistry

• Microbiology

• Virology

• Pharmacology

• Hygiene

• Pathological Anatomy

• Medical Genetics

• Latin Language

• Biomedical Sciences

CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL DISCIPLINES

• Propedeutics of Internal Medicine

• Internal Medicine

• General Surgery

• Hospital Therapy

• Faculty Therapy

• Obstetrics & Gynecology

• Pediatrics

• Neurology

• Ophthalmology

• Otolaryngology

• Oncology

• Radiation Therapy

• Infectious Diseases

• Other Professional Medical Disciplines

CLINICAL & PRACTICAL TRAINING

From Medical Sciences to Clinical Practice

Pirogov University's General Medicine programme develops students progressively from basic medical sciences into professional and clinical disciplines.

The university states that its medical education is supported by 200+ clinical bases, creating opportunities for practical and clinical training.

PRACTICAL EXPOSURE INCLUDES

• Patient assessment

• Clinical examination

• Medical history taking

• Diagnostic approaches

• Internal medicine

• Surgery

• Pediatrics

• Obstetrics & Gynecology

• Neurology

• Emergency medical practice

• Other clinical disciplines

FEES FOR 2026/27

COMPLETE COST STRUCTURE

• Tuition: 750,000 RUB/year*

• University Hostel: Approximately 30,000–100,000 RUB/year*

• Medical Insurance: Approximately 6,000–15,000 RUB/year*

• Medical Examination & Required Procedures: Approximately 7,000–20,000 RUB/year*

• Visa & Migration Expenses: Approximately 3,000–8,000 RUB/year*

• Food: Approximately 120,000–240,000 RUB/year*

• Transport: Approximately 30,000–45,000 RUB/year*

• Mobile & Internet: Approximately 6,000–18,000 RUB/year*

• Estimated Total:Approximately 950,000–1.20 Million RUB/year

REALISTIC ANNUAL BUDGET

For financial planning, students and parents should budget approximately:

950,000–1.20 Million RUB per year

The total is an approximate student budget combining tuition, accommodation, required expenses and everyday living costs. It is not an official university package price.

ESTIMATED SIX-YEAR TUITION

750,000 RUB × 6 Years = 4,500,000 RUB

ESTIMATED SIX-YEAR TOTAL COST

Approximately 5.71–7.18 Million RUB

This is an approximate calculation based on current tuition and estimated annual expenses. Future tuition, accommodation and living costs may change.ifferent categories of foreign students. The final tuition must be confirmed against the university's applicable 2026/27 contract before payment.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Who Can Apply?

International students who have completed secondary education or its equivalent can apply for the General Medicine Specialist programme, subject to the university's admission requirements.

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

Applicants should generally have completed:

• Class 12 / 10+2 or equivalent

• Physics

• Chemistry

• Biology

FOR INDIAN STUDENTS

Students should meet the applicable NEET requirements for studying medicine abroad and comply with the current requirements applicable to Indian medical students.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Applicants may need:

• Valid passport

• Class 10 certificate

• Class 12 certificate

• Academic transcripts / marksheets

• NEET documentation where applicable

• Medical certificates

• Passport photographs

• Required health documentation

• Legalised / authenticated educational documents where applicable

• Notarised Russian translations where required

• Other documents specified by the university

ENTRANCE EXAMINATION

For foreign applicants studying General Medicine in English, the university's current programme information lists:

• Chemistry

• Biology

The university's admission information confirms that foreign applicants to the English-medium General Medicine programme take Chemistry and Biology entrance examinations.

Pirogov University states that applicants without applicable Russian Unified State Examination results or a state scholarship may need to take university entrance examinations, which are conducted online using a proctoring system.

2026 ADMISSION

APPLICATION PROCESS

Pirogov University is conducting its 2026/27 admission campaign for Specialist programmes and has published separate admission regulations for foreign citizens.

Applicants should check the university's current admission calendar for the exact deadline applicable to their category.

ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONS

The university provides online entrance examinations with proctoring for applicable foreign applicants. Practice tests are also available in English.

ENROLLMENT

After successfully passing the applicable examinations, fee-paying students must:

• Sign the tuition contract

• Pay tuition for one semester

• Complete the university's required admission formalities

• Await the admission order

Pirogov University's current admission instructions specifically state that fee-paying applicants complete a tuition contract and pay tuition for one semester before enrollment.

DOCUMENTATION PROCESS

Your Application, Step by Step

• STEP 01

  Eligibility Assessment

  We review your academic profile and eligibility.

• STEP 02

  University Selection

  We explain the programme, fees and admission requirements.

• STEP 03

  Document Preparation

  Academic and identity documents are prepared according to university requirements.

• STEP 04

  Application Submission

  The application is submitted through the applicable university process.

• STEP 05

  Entrance Examination

  Students complete the required Chemistry and Biology examinations.

• STEP 06

  Admission Decision

  The university evaluates the application and examination results.

• STEP 07

  Education Contract & Payment

  The student completes the tuition contract and required payment.

• STEP 08

  Invitation & Visa

  For visa-required students, the applicable invitation and student visa process is completed.

• STEP 09

  Pre-Departure Preparation

  Travel, accommodation and essential preparations are arranged.

• STEP 10

  Arrival in Moscow

  Students receive guidance for arrival, registration and initial university procedures.

VISA & MIGRATION SUPPORT

Preparing You Before You Leave India

International students from visa-required countries must complete the applicable Russian student-visa and migration procedures.

SUPPORT INCLUDE

• Visa documentation guidance

• University invitation coordination

• Visa application guidance

• Migration documentation

• Arrival documentation

• Registration guidance

• Medical documentation

• Visa extension guidance

MEDICAL & MIGRATION COMPLIANCE

Important for International Students

International students may need to complete applicable:

• Medical examinations

• Fingerprinting

• Photographing

• Migration registration

• Health documentation

• Visa extensions

• Other procedures required under Russian regulations

The exact requirements and costs can vary according to nationality, visa status and current Russian regulations.

ACCOMMODATION

University Hostel in Moscow

Pirogov University provides accommodation information for international students through its admission and university services.

Students should apply for accommodation as early as possible because availability is subject to the university's capacity.

ESTIMATED HOSTEL BUDGET

For planning purposes:

Approximately 30,000–100,000 RUB/year

The final amount should be confirmed with the university for the student's admission year and accommodation category.

PRIVATE ACCOMMODATION

Students who choose private accommodation in Moscow should expect substantially higher costs than university accommodation.

A realistic planning range is approximately:

30,000–70,000 RUB/month

Actual rent depends on location, apartment type, distance from the university and other factors.

STUDENT LIFE IN MOSCOW

Study in One of Russia's Major Cities

Moscow offers students access to:

• Major hospitals

• Research institutions

• Universities

• Public transportation

• Shopping centres

• Restaurants and cafés

• Sports facilities

• Museums

• Cultural attractions

• International communities

Moscow is also one of Russia's more expensive student cities, so students should plan their living budget carefully.

LIVING EXPENSES

Students should budget separately for everyday expenses.

COMMON EXPENSES

• Food

• Transportation

• Mobile connection

• Internet

• Personal items

• Books and stationery

• Winter clothing

• Leisure

• Local travel

• Medical expenses not covered by insurance

ESTIMATED STUDENT BUDGET

• Food: Approximately 10,000–20,000 RUB/month

• Transport: Approximately 2,500–3,750 RUB/month

• Mobile & Internet: Approximately 500–1,500 RUB/month

These are approximate planning figures and may vary according to individual lifestyle.

PREPARATORY COURSE

Pirogov University offers preparatory courses for international applicants, including preparation in Russian, Biology and Chemistry before degree studies.

The preparatory programme is separate from the six-year General Medicine programme and is not automatically required for every English-medium applicant.

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN TUITION?

Your Tuition Covers the Academic Programme

The tuition fee is the university charge for the educational programme.

TUITION DOES NOT AUTOMATICALLY INCLUDE:

• Air tickets

• Food

• Personal expenses

• Private accommodation

• Medical insurance

• Visa expenses

• Medical examination charges

• Migration-related expenses

• Personal medical expenses

• Travel outside the university programme

ESTIMATED SIX-YEAR COST

CURRENT TUITION ESTIMATE

• 750,000 RUB × 6 Years

• APPROX. 4.5 MILLION RUB

Using the estimated annual overall student budget:

APPROXIMATE SIX-YEAR TOTAL

• 5.71–7.18 MILLION RUB

This is an approximate planning figure based on the estimated tuition, accommodation and living expenses. It is not a fixed six-year package price.

Future tuition, accommodation and living expenses may change.

FIRST-YEAR ADDITIONAL EXPENSES

The first year may involve additional expenses such as:

• Flight from India to Moscow

• Passport and document preparation

• Document translation

• Notarisation/legalisation where required

• Initial visa expenses

• Winter clothing

• Personal setup expenses

• Initial accommodation requirements

These expenses vary from student to student and are not included in tuition.

NXTGEN EDUCAREER

WE DON'T STOP AT ADMISSION.

At NxtGen Educareer, we support students throughout their MBBS-abroad journey.

BEFORE ADMISSION

• University selection

• Eligibility assessment

• Course guidance

• Application support

• Document coordination

• Admission guidance

AFTER ADMISSION

• Education contract guidance

• Payment guidance

• Visa assistance

• Invitation coordination

• Travel preparation

• Accommodation guidance

• Student orientation

AFTER ARRIVAL

• Arrival guidance

• University formalities

• Accommodation support

• Registration guidance

• Initial settling-in support

• Ongoing student assistance

FEE DISCLAIMER

The tuition figure shown on this page is an approximate 2026/27 planning figure because Pirogov University's official 2026/27 foreign-student fee schedule is published separately according to applicant category. The university's official fee page should be used to confirm the exact amount applicable to the student's contract before payment.

Accommodation, insurance, visa, medical, travel and personal expenses are separate unless expressly stated otherwise. Estimated expenses are provided for financial planning and are not an official university package price. Students should verify the applicable fees and requirements before enrolment.

NxtGen Educareer provides admission guidance and support services. Final admission decisions, fee approvals and enrolment are determined by the university and applicable authorities.