Why Russia.
Russia has long been a major destination for international students, above all for affordable, English-taught medicine at large, historic universities recognised by the WHO and India's NMC. Add a deep engineering and science heritage, very low tuition and living costs, and government scholarship quotas, and Russia remains one of the highest-volume routes for students from India, the Middle East, Africa and Asia.
Ask the expertAffordable English medicine
Six-year English-taught MBBS at WHO/WDOMS-listed, NMC-recognised universities — a long-established, low-cost route.
Deep STEM heritage
A storied tradition in engineering, physics, mathematics and space science at historic, research-active universities.
Very low living costs
Tuition and living are both inexpensive, and government scholarship quotas fund many international students.
Large international community
Hundreds of thousands of foreign students, with established support systems and well-worn licensing pathways.
Recognised worldwide
Degrees are WHO-listed and NMC-recognised, supporting the FMGE/NExT, USMLE and other licensing routes.
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QS #87Lomonosov Moscow State University
Russia's oldest and top-ranked university; deep science heritage in the heart of Moscow.
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QS #314Saint Petersburg State University
A historic, prestigious university on the Neva; broad faculties and English programmes.
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QS #281Bauman Moscow State Technical University
One of the world's leading technical universities; renowned engineering and applied science.
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QS #461Kazan Federal University
A historic Volga university popular for affordable English-taught medicine; WHO/NMC-listed.
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begin.
The main intake for all programmes, including English-taught medicine.
A smaller second intake at several universities.
What it really
costs.
Russia is among the most affordable destinations for English-taught medicine and STEM. Use this as a planning guide (figures in USD).
* Medicine is the most popular international route; the Russian government's quota scholarships fund thousands of foreign students each year.
Cost of living
Moscow and Saint Petersburg are the priciest cities and still affordable; Kazan and other regional cities are cheaper still. Inexpensive dormitories, food and transport keep monthly budgets low.
Funding that
follows merit.
Where you'll
live & study.
Moscow
The capital and academic heart — Lomonosov Moscow State University, Bauman, and the most jobs and culture.
Saint Petersburg
The grand cultural capital on the Neva — Saint Petersburg State University, palaces, canals and the arts.
Kazan
A vibrant, multicultural city on the Volga — Kazan Federal University, a popular and affordable student base.
The visa,
step by step.
EHEC manages your visa end-to-end. We assemble your document checklist, open and verify your blocked account, arrange tax-compliant financial proofs, book your embassy appointment, and run mock interviews until you walk in confident.
Ask the expertAdmission & invitation
Secure your place at a WDOMS-listed university and the official study invitation — the basis of the visa.
Student visa
Apply at the Russian embassy with the invitation and admission documents. We prepare the file.
Registration & residence
After arrival, register with migration and complete the medical checks for your study residence.
Stay & licensing
Plan your licensing exam (FMGE/NExT, USMLE or others) from year one; we map the route to where you'll practise.
English-taught medicine runs roughly $4,000–7,000/year; other programmes $3,000–5,000. Living is about $350–900/month depending on the city — among the lowest for a major destination.
Choose a WHO/WDOMS-listed, NMC-approved university and the English MBBS supports the FMGE/NExT and other routes. We confirm recognition before you apply.
Not for English-taught programmes. Students learn medical Russian for clinical communication with patients in the later years; universities build this in.
Major Russian university cities have large, established international communities and dedicated student support. We brief families fully on current conditions before applying.
Indian students need a valid NEET and an NMC-compliant, WDOMS-listed university to register in India after the FMGE/NExT.