BEGIN YOUR MEDICAL JOURNEY IN NIZHNY NOVGOROD

A Leading Medical University in Central Russia

Privolzhsky Research Medical University (PRMU) is a public medical university located in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia. The university combines medical education, clinical training and scientific research, providing students with a structured environment for professional medical education..

WHY PRIVOLZHSKY RESEARCH MEDICAL UNIVERSITY?

01. Medical Education & Research

PRMU combines medical education with scientific research and practical healthcare training.

02. English-Medium Medical Education

International students can pursue General Medicine through the university's international education programmes.

03. Clinical Training

Students receive practical exposure alongside their theoretical medical education as they progress through the programme.

04. Six-Year General Medicine Programme

General Medicine is a six-year Specialist programme designed to prepare students for professional medical practice.

05. Modern Medical Environment

Students study in an established medical university environment with access to clinical and educational facilities.

06. Study in Nizhny Novgorod

Nizhny Novgorod is one of Russia's major cities, offering students a developed urban environment with universities, hospitals, transportation and cultural facilities.

GENERAL MEDICINE

Your Six-Year Medical Education

The General Medicine programme combines fundamental medical sciences, professional medical education, clinical practice and research.

PROGRAMME DETAILS

• Programme: General Medicine

• Speciality Code: 31.05.01

• Duration: 6 Years

• Study Mode: Full-Time

• Medium: English

• Qualification: Specialist Degree in General Medicine

• Field: Clinical Medicine

• Institute: Siberian State Medical University

WHAT WILL YOU STUDY?

FOUNDATION & BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Anatomy

• Histology

• Embryology

• Cytology

• Normal Physiology

• Biochemistry

• Microbiology

• Virology

• Pharmacology

• Pathological Anatomy

• Pathophysiology

• Hygiene

• Medical Sciences

CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL DISCIPLINES

• Internal Medicine

• General Surgery

• Propaedeutics of Internal Diseases

• Pediatrics

• Obstetrics & Gynecology

• Neurology

• Infectious Diseases

• General Medical Practice

• Outpatient Medicine

• Emergency Medical Practice

• Surgical Medicine

• Therapeutic Medicine

• Other Clinical Disciplines

CLINICAL & PRACTICAL TRAINING

From Medical Sciences to Clinical Practice

PRMU places strong emphasis on practical medical education. Students progressively move from fundamental medical sciences to clinical disciplines and practical medical training throughout the six-year programme.

PRACTICAL EXPOSURE INCLUDES

• Patient assessment

• Clinical examination

• Medical history taking

• Diagnostic procedures

• Internal medicine

• Surgery

• Pediatrics

• Obstetrics & Gynecology

• General Practice

• Outpatient Medicine

• Emergency Medicine

• Clinical Internships

FEES FOR 2026/27

• GENERAL MEDICINE | ENGLISH MEDIUM

  470,000 RUB / YEAR

• CURRENT TUITION ESTIMATE

  470,000 RUB × 6 Years

• APPROX. 2.82 MILLION RUB

  COMPLETE COST STRUCTURE

• Tuition: 470,000 RUB/year*

• University Hostel: Approximately 75,000 RUB/year*

• Health Insurance & Medical Tests: Approximately 30,000 RUB/year*

• Biometrics: At actual cost*

• Intensive Russian Language Course: Approximately 18,000 RUB — first year only*

• Processing Fee and OTC are not included in this cost calculation.

REALISTIC ANNUAL BUDGET

Tuition + Hostel + Health Insurance/Medical Tests:

470,000 + 75,000 + 30,000 = 575,000 RUB/year

FIRST-YEAR ESTIMATE

Including the intensive Russian language course:

Approximately 593,000 RUB

Biometrics are charged at actual cost and are not included in the above calculation.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Who Can Apply?

International students who have completed secondary education or its equivalent can apply for General Medicine subject to PRMU's admission requirements.

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

Applicants should generally have completed:

• Class 12 / 10+2 or equivalent

• Physics

• Chemistry

• Biology

FOR INDIAN STUDENTS

Indian students should meet the applicable NEET requirements and current Indian regulatory requirements for studying medicine abroad.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Applicants may need:

• Valid passport

• Class 10 certificate

• Class 12 certificate

• Academic transcripts / marksheets

• NEET documentation where applicable

• Medical certificate

• HIV certificate where required

• Passport photographs

• Educational documents

• Notarised translations where required

• Other documents requested by SSMU’s University

ENTRANCE EXAMINATION

SSMU's General Medicine information lists the entrance examinations as:

• Chemistry

• Biology

  ADMISSION PROCEDURE

Applicants generally proceed through:

• Online application

• Document submission

• Eligibility assessment

• Entrance examination

• Competition and admission decision

• Education contract

• Tuition payment

• Invitation and visa process

• Enrollment

Students should confirm the exact deadline applicable to their admission category before submitting documents.

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 PRMU admission process.

• STEP 05

  Entrance Examination

  Students complete the applicable entrance examination or interview.

• STEP 06

  Admission Decision

  SSMU evaluates the application and examination results.

• STEP 07

  Education Contract & Payment

  The student completes the required contract and tuition payment formalities.

• STEP 08

• Invitation & Visa

• For visa-required students, the university invitation and Russian student visa process are completed.

• STEP 09

• Pre-Departure Preparation

• Travel, accommodation and essential preparations are arranged.

• STEP 10

• Arrival in Tomsk

• Students receive guidance for arrival, registration and university formalities.

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 INCLUDES

• 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 procedures and costs can vary according to nationality and current Russian regulations.

ACCOMMODATION

UNIVERSITY HOSTEL IN NIZHNY NOVGOROD

PRMU provides university accommodation options for students.

For financial planning:

Approximately 75,000 RUB/YEAR

The final accommodation cost depends on the assigned hostel, room type and applicable university charges.

STUDENT LIFE IN TOMSK

Study in One of Russia's Major Cities

Nizhny Novgorod provides students with an established urban and educational environment.

Students can benefit from:

• University facilities

• Medical institutions

• Libraries

• Student accommodation

• Sports facilities

• Cafés and dining facilities

• Public transportation

• Shopping centres

• Cultural attractions

• International student communities

LIVING EXPENSES

Students should budget separately for everyday living 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 1,500–3,000 RUB/month

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

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

RUSSIAN LANGUAGE SUPPORT

SUPPORT FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

International students studying medicine in Russia may need Russian language skills for everyday communication and clinical interaction.

PRMU offers an Intensive Russian Language Course at approximately:

18,000 RUB

This course is listed as a first-year expense only in the fee structure used for this page.

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

  470,000 RUB × 6 Years

  APPROX. 2.82 MILLION RUB

• HOSTEL

  75,000 RUB × 6 Years

  APPROX. 450,000 RUB

• HEALTH INSURANCE & MEDICAL TESTS

  30,000 RUB × 6 Years

  APPROX. 180,000 RUB

• FIRST-YEAR RUSSIAN LANGUAGE COURSE

  Approximately 18,000 RUB

• APPROXIMATE SIX-YEAR TOTAL

  2,820,000 + 450,000 + 180,000 + 18,000

  APPROX. 3.47 MILLION RUB

• Biometrics are excluded because they are charged at actual cost.

  This calculation does not include food, transportation, personal expenses, flights or other individual living costs.

FIRST-YEAR ADDITIONAL EXPENSES

The first year may involve additional expenses such as:

• Flight from India to Tomsk

• 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 fee shown above is 470,000 RUB/year for the General Medicine programme. Tuition fees may change in future academic years. Hostel and medical/other expenses are separate estimated costs. Processing Fee and OTC are excluded from the cost calculation above. Estimated expenses are provided for financial planning and are not an official university package price. Students should confirm the final fee applicable to their admission contract with Privolzhsky Research Medical University before making payment.

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