🏥 About Kazan State Medical University (KSMU).
Established in 1814, the institution became an independent medical university in 1994, evolving from the Medical Faculty of Imperial Kazan University.
It is a public university licensed by the Russian Ministry of Education, ranked 3rd among Russian medical universities and placed 22nd nationally, within the top 1,500 worldwide.
🎓 Programs & Recognition.
MBBS Duration: 6 years (5 years academics + 1-year internship), fully in English (plus Russian language training).
Faculties: Medicine, Dentistry, Pediatrics, Pharmacy, Preventive Medicine, Nursing, and Biomedical sciences.
Recognized by NMC (India), WHO, FAIMER, ECFMG, GMC, and listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools.
👩🎓 Students & Faculty.
Enrolls over 6,000 MBBS students including 1,000+ Indian students, from about 57 countries.
Faculty strength: ~1,500 staff covering 9 faculties and 58 departments.
Teacher–student ratio approximates 1:15, facilitating personalized attention.
🏫 Campus & Facilities .
Urban campus in the heart of Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan — 25 km from Kazan International Airport.
Infrastructure includes:
6 hostels (boys/girls), furnished rooms (2–3 sharing) with kitchens, Wi‑Fi, laundry, security, and Indian mess.
Modern labs, teaching blocks, simulation centers, anatomy museums, and a stem-cell bank — unique in Russia .
Access to multiple affiliated hospitals and clinical centers for early and extensive clinical exposure.
✍️ Eligibility & Admission.
Academic: 10+2 with ≥50% in PCB (40% for reserved), NEET-qualified, age ≥17 by Dec 31 .
Admission Process:
Online application → Invitation letter in ~40 days → Student visa → Pay fees and register.
Intake: September annually; no IELTS/TOEFL required.