🏥 Orel State Medical University – Overview.
Established in 1931, Orel State University was granted Key University status in 2016 and is named after I.S. Turgenev, administered by Russia’s Ministry of Science & Higher Education.
The Medical Faculty operates under this umbrella, offering globally recognized programs credited by NMC (India), WHO, FAIMER, ECFMG, and UNESCO, among others.
🎓 Academic Structure & Programs.
Offers 6-year MBBS (General Medicine) with 5-year academics + 1-year internship, available in English and Russian.
Additional programs include Pediatrics, Dentistry (Stomatology), Pharmacy, Nursing, Preventive Medicine, and postgraduate specialties.
A pioneer in English-medium MBBS, welcoming global students since 1992.
🌍 Student Community & Intake.
Offers 6-year MBBS in English (full coursework in English, clinical years may include basic Russian).
Curriculum includes 5 years of academic study plus a 1-year clinical internship.
Broad academic structure aligned with international medical standards and focused practical training within affiliated hospitals.
👥 Student Community & Eligibility.
Enrolls over 18,000 students, including around 400+ Indian and many other international students from 55+ countries.
Admission requirements: NEET-qualified, aged 17+, with ≥ 50% in Physics, Chemistry & Biology (40% for reserved categories) .
No entrance exam; admissions on a merit-first basis.
🏛 Campus, Hostels & Facilities.
Located in Oryol city, about 325 km from Moscow, is a calm, student-friendly urban environment.
Hostels accommodate ~1,100 students in shared rooms, equipped with Wi‑Fi, kitchens, laundry, security, and Indian food options.
Academic infrastructure includes digital libraries (800,000 volumes), modern labs, sports facilities, cafeterias, and cultural centers.
🌍 Global Recognition & Career Pathways.
Graduates are eligible for major licensing exams: FMGE/NExT (India), USMLE (USA), PLAB (UK), and more.
Part of the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS) and active in global medical student networks like IFMSA.
Ranked #143 in Russia, #4,041 worldwide (UniRank), and within Russia’s top 50 universities.
FMGE pass rate ~23.7% (2024