Volgograd State Medical University – Overview.
Established: 1804, originally as Imperial Kazan University, one of Russia’s oldest and most prestigious institutions.
Status: A leading federal public research university, selected under Russia’s Project 5‑100 to enhance global competitiveness.
Campus & Community: Comprises 19 academic buildings, modern labs, and a large campus in Kazan; housing over 50,000 students total, including ~11,000 international students from 106 countries.
🎓 Medical Education.
MBBS Duration: 6 years (5 academic years + 1-year internship) in an English-medium program.
Curricular Structure:
Years 1–2: Pre-clinical sciences (Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry).
Years 3–4: Paraclinical subjects (Pathology, Pharmacology, Microbiology).
Years 5–6: Clinical rotations across multiple affiliated hospitals.
Institute: MBBS is conducted via the Institute of Fundamental Medicine & Biology with 60+ departments, research labs, and over 35 clinical training centers.
🌐 Recognition & Accreditation.
Recognized by WHO, NMC (India), ECFMG, FAIMER, UNESCO, and listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS).
Graduates are eligible to take licensure exams like FMGE/NExT (India), USMLE (USA), PLAB (UK) .
Consistently ranked among Russia’s top universities—QS world ranking ~≤400, regional ranking ~36, and national ranking within top 10 by Interfax.
📝 Eligibility & Admissions.
Criteria: NEET-qualified with ≥ 50% PCB (general category) and ≥ 17 years old.
Process: Online application based on marks/NEET, followed by invitation letter and student visa; no entrance exam or IELTS/TOEFL required.
Intake: September intake annually; English-medium classes begin at Year 1.
🎯 Student Community.
Indian students (~200–590) form a vibrant community; total international students ~11,000–15,000.
Student–faculty ratio ~15:1; diverse clubs, cultural events, and strong global exchange programs .