BEGIN YOUR MEDICAL JOURNEY IN YEKATERINBURG

Medical Education in the Urals

Ural State Medical University (USMU) is a public medical university in Yekaterinburg. USMU describes General Medicine as a six-year specialist programme and reports clinical sites and simulation-based practical training. Its international education information states that English is used in the first two years and Russian is used from the third year onward; students should confirm the language pathway for their intake.

WHY URAL STATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY?

01. Medical University

USMU is a public, specialist medical university offering higher medical education in Yekaterinburg.

02. General Medicine Specialist Programme

The university lists General Medicine under speciality code 31.05.01 with a six-year period of study.

03. English-Medium Entry Pathway

USMU states that English is used during the first two years of General Medicine; Russian is used from year three. Confirm the language arrangement for the specific cohort.

04. Clinical & Practical Training

The university describes training across clinical departments and practical skills work using mannequins and high-tech simulators.

05. International Student Support

USMU’s international student dean’s office describes assistance with housing and household matters, city orientation, and Russian-language learning.

06. Study in Yekaterinburg

Yekaterinburg is the university’s home city in the Urals. Accommodation availability, living costs, and student services should be checked directly with the university.

WHAT WILL YOU STUDY?

Your Six-Year Medical Education

The General Medicine programme combines fundamental medical sciences, clinical disciplines, practical training and professional medical education. The official programme is designed to prepare qualified physicians capable of professional medical practice.

PROGRAMME DETAILS

• PROGRAMME DETAILS

  Programme: General Medicine

  Speciality Code: 31.05.01

  Duration: 6 years

  Mode: Full-time

  Qualification: Specialist qualification in General Medicine

  Language: English

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

Students progress from fundamental medical sciences into clinical disciplines and practical medical training throughout the six-year programme.

The programme includes clinical internships and practical profiles covering areas including therapeutic medicine, surgery, emergency medical intervention, obstetrics and gynecology, general medicine and pediatrics

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

• 360,000 RUB / YEAR (2026–2027; foreign citizens studying through the intermediary-language / English pathway)

• 340,000 RUB / YEAR (2026–2027; foreign citizens outside CIS

COMPLETE COST STRUCTURE

• Tuition: Approximately 360,000 RUB/year

• University Hostel: Approximately 70,000–100,000 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 18,000–36,000 RUB/year

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

• Estimated Total: Approximately - 590,000–797,000 RUB/year

REALISTIC ANNUAL BUDGET

Tuition + Hostel + Health Insurance/Medical Tests:

• 590,000–797,000 RUB/year

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Who Can Apply?

International students who have completed secondary education or its equivalent can apply for General Medicine subject to USMU'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 University

ENTRANCE EXAMINATION

USMU'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 USMU 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 KALININGRAD

University accommodation is available for students, subject to the university's accommodation arrangements and availability.

For financial planning:

Approximately 70,000 - 1,00,000RUB/YEAR

The final accommodation cost may vary depending on the assigned hostel and applicable university charges.

STUDENT LIFE

YEKATERINBURG offers students a distinctive environment within Russia.

Students can benefit from:

• University facilities

• Medical institutions

• Libraries

• Student accommodation

• Sports facilities

• Cafés and dining facilities

• Public transportation

• Shopping facilities

• 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 6,000–8,000 RUB/month

• Transport: Approximately 1,500 RUB/month

• Mobile: Approximately 300 RUB/month

• Estimated Basic Monthly Living Cost: Approximately 7,800–9,800 RUB/month

RUSSIAN LANGUAGE SUPPORT

Learn Russian Alongside Medicine

International medical students benefit from learning Russian for everyday communication and clinical interaction.

Russian language and culture of speech are included in the General Medicine curriculum at USMU

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

  360,000 RUB × 6 years = APPROX. 2.16 MILLION RUB

• APPROXIMATE SIX-YEAR TOTAL

  Based on the estimated annual budget of 590,000–797,000 RUB:

• APPROX. 3.54–4.78 MILLION RUB

  This estimate includes tuition and approximate living and other expenses. Actual costs may vary, and tuition may change during the programme.

FIRST-YEAR ADDITIONAL EXPENSES

The first year may involve additional expenses such as:

• Flight from India

• 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 347,300 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 Ural State Medical University (USMU) 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.