People’s Friendship University of Russia - Russia, Moscow
Intake : September
COUNTRY RANK
3
ESTABLISHMENT YEAR
1960
TYPE
Government
LOCATION
Moscow, Russia
HOSTEL
Available
TOTAL STUDENTS
30,000+
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UG, Medicine
| Tuition fees: | 1st Year - $9500 | 2nd Year - $9500 | 3rd Year - $9500 | 4th Year - $9500 | 5th Year - $9500 | 6th Year - $9500 |
Hostel: will be updated. Food: self cooking. Other payments: OTC (one time charges): 500 USD (payable only for the first year). |
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About People’s Friendship University of Russia
- Established in 1960 and located in Moscow, Russia; a well-known public university with global reputation.
- Recognized by NMC and WHO, allowing graduates to practice medicine internationally after clearing licensing exams.
- English-medium MBBS program with additional Russian language training for clinical communication.
- Affordable tuition and hostel fees compared with many countries (around $10,500/year total including hostel).
- Modern infrastructure: simulation labs, digital libraries, research facilities, sports complexes, and furnished hostels with security.
- Extensive clinical exposure through training in affiliated Moscow hospitals from early years.
- Highly multicultural campus with students from 150+ countries and strong international support services.
- Graduates eligible for FMGE/NEXT, PLAB, USMLE, enabling medical practice in India, UK, USA, and other countries.
- Safe campus and vibrant Moscow environment with modern transport, cultural life, and cold snowy winters.
Approvals
- Recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC), India, enabling Indian graduates to appear for FMGE/NExT after completing the degree.
- Listed in the World Health Organization (WHO) World Directory of Medical Schools, supporting eligibility for global licensing exams such as USMLE (USA) and PLAB (UK).
- Approved by the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation and the Ministry of Education and Science of Russia, confirming official national accreditation.
- Member of the Association of Medical Education in Europe (AMEE), reflecting adherence to European medical-education standards.
- Multiple academic programs hold international accreditation from European quality-assurance bodies such as ZEvA and ENAEE, strengthening global academic recognition.
- The university maintains education licenses and state accreditation certificates required for higher-education institutions in Russia.
Climate
- Cold continental climate with very cold winters and warm summers typical of Moscow.
- Winter (Dec–Feb): daytime temperatures around ?4 °C and nights near ?9 °C, with frequent snowfall and limited sunlight.
- Cold waves can push winter temperatures below ?30 °C in some years.
- Spring (Mar–May): gradual warming from about 0 °C in March to 15–20 °C by May.
- Summer (Jun–Aug): generally pleasant 18–25 °C, though heat waves may exceed 30 °C.
- Snow cover persists through much of winter, with many snowy days and high humidity making conditions feel colder.
- Moscow receives moderate yearly precipitation (~700 mm) and experiences snowy winters and rainy summers.
Documents Required
- 12th marksheet
- Aadhar scanned copy
- Passport
- Neet result copy
- Passport size photo with white background