BEGIN YOUR MEDICAL JOURNEY IN ROSTOV-ON-DON

Medical Education in Southern Russia

Rostov State Medical University is a public medical university under the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation. Established as an independent institution in 1930, its medical education history traces back to 1915. The university combines medical education, research and healthcare services, with its own clinic and simulation training centre.

WHY ROSTOV STATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY?

01. Established Medical Institution

The university has a long history of medical education in southern Russia.

02. English-Medium General Medicine

International students can apply for a six-year General Medicine programme in English.

03. International Student Experience

The university has trained specialists for foreign countries since 1961.

04. Clinical & Practical Training

The university has its own clinic and simulation training centre.

05. Dedicated International Faculty

International education is supported by the Faculty on Training Foreign Students and Postgraduates.

06. University Accommodation

The university publishes dormitory options and charges for international students. Allocation is subject to availability and university arrangements.

GENERAL MEDICINE

Your Six-Year Medical Education

General Medicine combines foundational sciences, clinical disciplines and practical training.

PROGRAMME DETAILS

• Programme: General Medicine

• Speciality Code: 31.05.01

• Duration: 6 Years

• Study Mode: Full-Time

• Medium: English-medium programme

• Qualification: Physician

• Programme Level: Specialist

• Faculty: Faculty on Training Foreign Students and Postgraduates

WHAT WILL YOU STUDY?

FOUNDATION & BASIC MEDICAL SCIENCES

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Anatomy

• Histology, Embryology & Cytology

• Normal Physiology

• Biochemistry

• Microbiology & Virology

• Immunology

• Pharmacology

• Pathological Anatomy

• Pathophysiology

CLINICAL & PROFESSIONAL DISCIPLINES

• Internal Medicine

• General Surgery

• Hospital Therapy

• Hospital Surgery

• Pediatrics

• Obstetrics & Gynecology

• Neurology & Neurosurgery

• Psychiatry

• Infectious Diseases

• Oncology

• Anesthesiology & Intensive Care

• Ophthalmology

• Otorhinolaryngology

• Traumatology & Orthopedics

• Urology

• Public Health

• Epidemiology

CLINICAL & PRACTICAL TRAINING

From Medical Sciences to Clinical Practice

The published General Medicine programme includes introductory clinical practice, nursing-related practice, therapeutic and surgical placements, and physician-assistant practice. The sequence and requirements follow the curriculum applicable to the student’s cohort.

PRACTICAL TRAINING AREAS INCLUDE

• Patient care

• Nursing skills

• Therapeutic practice

• Surgical practice

• Obstetric practice

• Diagnostic practice

• Outpatient clinical practice

• Emergency medical procedures

FEES FOR 2026/27

GENERAL MEDICINE | ENGLISH MEDIUM

373,900 RUB — FIRST ACADEMIC YEAR

This is the official tuition charge for international students entering English-medium General Medicine in 2026/27. It is confirmed in Appendix 1 to University Order No. 228, dated 24 April 2026. Subsequent-year charges follow the applicable university fee orders and education contract.

Official University Fee Schedule

COMPLETE COST STRUCTURE

• First-Year Tuition, 2026/27: 373,900 RUB

• Dormitories No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3: 2,036 RUB/month

• Dormitory No. 5: 2,191 RUB/month

ADDITIONAL EXPENSES — SEPARATE FROM THE SUBTOTAL BELOW

• Medical insurance

• Required medical examinations

• Migration-related procedures

• Visa application and extension expenses

• Document translation and notarisation

• Food and everyday living expenses

• Transportation

• Mobile connection and internet

• Flights and personal setup expenses

• NxtGen consultancy and documentation services

Applicable additional charges must be confirmed before payment. No estimated amounts are assigned to these expenses here.

REALISTIC ANNUAL BUDGET

TUITION & HOSTEL SUBTOTAL — HIGHER PUBLISHED DORMITORY RATE

First-year tuition: 373,900 RUB
Dormitory No. 5 for 12 months: 2,191 × 12 = 26,292 RUB

400,192 RUB

This is a tuition-and-hostel subtotal, not the complete annual cost of studying and living in Rostov-on-Don. It assumes 12 months at the published Dormitory No. 5 rate and does not guarantee allocation. All other expenses and NxtGen service charges are additional.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Who Can Apply?

International applicants must satisfy the university’s educational-document requirements, admission procedures and entrance examinations for their application category.

ACADEMIC BACKGROUND

Applicants must provide the educational qualifications and records required for admission to General Medicine.

FOR INDIAN STUDENTS

Indian applicants must satisfy applicable NEET requirements and Indian rules governing overseas medical education. Students intending to practise in India must ensure their course, training and subsequent registration pathway meet the applicable NMC requirements. Foreign university admission alone does not establish eligibility for registration in India.

DOCUMENT PREPARATION

• Valid passport

• Educational certificates and academic records

• NEET documentation, where applicable

• Passport photographs

• Required medical documentation

• Translations and document authentication, where required

The final checklist depends on university requirements, the applicant’s documents and the visa procedure.

ENTRANCE EXAMINATION

The university’s 2026 international admission information lists the following entrance subjects for English-medium General Medicine:

• Chemistry

• Biology

ADMISSION PROCEDURE

• Eligibility and educational-document review

• Application preparation

• Submission of required documents

• Applicable entrance examinations

• University admission decision

• Education contract and payment requirements

• University invitation and student visa, where required

• Accommodation and travel preparation

• Arrival and university formalities

DOCUMENTATION PROCESS

Your Application, Step by Step

STEP 01

Eligibility Assessment

We review your academic background and intended study pathway.

STEP 02

University Selection

We explain the programme, published fees and application requirements.

STEP 03

Document Preparation

We help organise the required educational and identity documents.

STEP 04

Application Submission

Your application proceeds through the applicable university admission channel.

STEP 05

Entrance Examination

You complete the required examinations.

STEP 06

Admission Decision

Rostov State Medical University evaluates your application.

STEP 07

Education Contract & Payment

You complete the applicable contractual and payment requirements.

STEP 08

Invitation & Visa

Visa-required applicants complete the invitation and student-visa process.

STEP 09

Pre-Departure Preparation

Travel, accommodation and essential preparations are coordinated.

STEP 10

Arrival in Rostov-on-Don

You receive guidance with initial university and settlement formalities.

VISA & MIGRATION SUPPORT

Preparing You Before You Leave India

Visa-required students need the appropriate university invitation and Russian student visa. Medical insurance is required for enrolment and study.

SUPPORT INCLUDES

• Visa-document preparation guidance

• Invitation coordination

• Arrival-document guidance

• Registration guidance

• Insurance-document guidance

• Visa-extension guidance

MEDICAL & MIGRATION COMPLIANCE

Important for International Students

Students must follow applicable requirements for medical examinations, fingerprinting and photographing, migration registration, valid insurance and visa documentation. NxtGen provides procedural guidance; students must complete required appointments and maintain valid documents.

ACCOMMODATION

UNIVERSITY HOSTEL IN ROSTOV-ON-DON

The university describes shared-room accommodation, food-preparation facilities, study areas and internet access.

• Dormitories No. 1, No. 2 and No. 3: 2,036 RUB/month

• Dormitory No. 5: 2,191 RUB/month

Allocation and applicable payment terms must be confirmed before arrival.

Official University Dormitory Information

STUDENT LIFE

Living & Studying in Rostov-on-Don

The university is based in Rostov-on-Don in southern Russia. Before departure, students should understand their accommodation location, travel arrangements, university contacts and initial settlement requirements.

LIVING EXPENSES

Students must budget separately for everyday expenses.

COMMON EXPENSES

• Food

• Local transportation

• Mobile connection and internet

• Personal items

• Books and stationery

• Seasonal clothing

• Leisure

• Medical expenses outside insurance coverage

PERSONAL BUDGET PLANNING

Prepare an individual budget based on your accommodation, food arrangements and personal requirements. Everyday living costs are additional to the tuition-and-hostel subtotal.

RUSSIAN LANGUAGE SUPPORT

Learn Russian Alongside Medicine

The university offers English-medium General Medicine and lists Russian-language subjects within its General Medicine educational information. Learning Russian supports everyday communication and interaction in the local environment.

WHAT IS INCLUDED IN TUITION?

Your Tuition Covers the Academic Programme

The published tuition figure is the charge for the educational programme. Hostel and other expenses are separate unless expressly included in the applicable contract.

SIX-YEAR COST

The confirmed 373,900 RUB fee applies to the first academic year for the 2026/27 intake. It is not a guaranteed annual charge for all six years. A fixed six-year total is therefore not quoted. Future charges follow the applicable university fee orders and education contract.

FIRST-YEAR ADDITIONAL EXPENSES

• Travel to Rostov-on-Don

• Passport and document preparation

• Required translations and authentication

• Initial visa expenses

• Medical insurance

• Required medical and migration procedures

• Seasonal clothing

• Personal setup expenses

• NxtGen services included in the written quotation

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

• Programme guidance

• Application support

• Document coordination

AFTER ADMISSION

• Education-contract guidance

• Payment guidance

• Visa assistance

• Invitation coordination

• Travel preparation

• Accommodation guidance

AFTER ARRIVAL

• Arrival guidance

• University-formality guidance

• Accommodation coordination

• Registration guidance

• Initial settlement support

• Continuing assistance within the agreed service scope

FEE DISCLAIMER

The tuition fee of 373,900 RUB applies to international students entering English-medium General Medicine in 2026/27, for their first academic year. Subsequent-year tuition is governed by applicable university fee orders and the education contract. Dormitory charges are shown separately at published monthly rates. The 400,192 RUB subtotal includes first-year tuition and 12 months at the published Dormitory No. 5 rate only. It is not a complete annual package price. All other expenses and NxtGen service charges are separate unless expressly included in a written quotation. Final admission, accommodation allocation and university charges remain subject to university requirements and contractual terms.