I’m sure everybody reading this post will agree with me that the cost of studying medicine in usually very high. Yes, tuition fees for medicine is high when compared with other programs in the fields of Engineering, Sciences, Arts, Social Sciences etc. The fact that tuition fees for medicine are very high doesn’t mean that there are no countries where it’s affordable. Countries like Russia, Ukraine, Belarus etc charge very cheap tuition fees for medicine in their countries. So if you do not have plenty money to study medicine in Canada, US or Australia where the tuition fees is very high, why not make up your mind now to study in Russia.
In today’s article we shall focus on studying medicine in Russia as an international student. All the information you need to know, how to apply for admission and the requirements.
Russia, officially referred to as the Russian Federation, is a transcontinental country in Eastern Europe and North Asia. Russia is a very big country and is bordered by over 14 countries and they include the following: Norway, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland (via the Kaliningrad Oblast), Belarus, Ukraine, Georgia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, the People’s Republic of China and North Korea.
Cost of living in Russia
The cost of living in Russia is one of the lowest in Europe. A student needs between $200 to $300 per month for living expenses which covers the cost of feeding, accommodation, transportation, buying of books, recreation etc. Please note that cost of living varies and depends on factors like the spending habit of student and the city he or she resides.
Tuition fees for Medicine in Russia
The tuition fees charged by Russian medical universities are very low and affordable. If you choose to study in English language, you can pay tuition fees in the range of $4000 to $7000 per year, but if you choose to study in Russian medium, expect to pay tuition fees in the range of $3000 to $4000 per year. Please note this: If you are planning to study in Russian language, you will have to enroll in language training schools for 6 months or one academic year prior to your studies. Almost all Russian universities have language classes for international students wishing to learn their language before they start their studies. Tuition fees for this language program ranges from $1300 to $2000 depending on the university
How to apply for admission into Russian universities
Applying for admission to study medicine in Russia isn’t that easy unless you have an agent that will handle the process for you. If you want to hire us for your admission and visa process, kindly send your documents to enquiries@goabroadeduservices.com. We shall provide you with the admission and invitation letters, plus other documents needed for your visa process.
Admission requirements to study medicine in Russia
The documents needed to study medicine in Russia include the following: Olevel or Secondary school certificate with good grades, 2 passport photographs, and valid international passport. Note that no entrance exams is needed for admission into Russian university.
List of cheap tuition medical universities in Russia
Please find below, a list of medical universities in Russia:
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Saint Petersburg State Mechnikov Medical Academy | ||
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| Saint Petersburg State Pediatrics Medical Academy | |||
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| Saint Petersburg State Pavlov Medical University | |||
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| Kazan State Medical University | |||
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| Ashtrakhan State Medical Academy | |||
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| Volgagrad State Medical Academy | |||
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| Ivanovo State Medical Academy | |||
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| Rostov State Medical Academy | |||
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| Stavropol State Medical University | |||
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| Vitebsk State Medical University | |||
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