Kursk State National Research University

Quick Facts

Year of Establishment February 9, 1935
Type of University Government Univesity
Medium of Teaching English
Minimum Percentage for MBBS in Kursk State Medical University 50% in PCB & NEET Qualified
NEET Requirement Yes
IELTS / TOEFL Not Required
Duration 6 years (Including internship)
Recognition NMC and WHO Approved
Admission Process Direct
Processing Time 45-60 Days
Tuition Fees USD 5500 Per Year
Hostel Cost USD 700 Per Year
Food Cost USD 120 per month
Indian Students over 42,500 students 
Session Starts September

About Kursk in Russia

Being the administrative center of the Kursk Oblast (Region), the city of Kursk is well-developed with all modern amenities and good infrastructure. Kursk is also significant as an industrial and commercial center. The city is a students’ hub as apart from the Kursk State Medical University, there are other big Institutions like Kursk State Agricultural Academy, Regional Financial and Economic Institute, etc. Cultural richness is another aspect of the city that makes living in Kursk a treat.

Kursk State National Research University, Kursk

The Kursk State Medical University (KSMU) is held in high esteem as it features among the Top Medical Universities of Russia. We at Moksh also recommend the University very highly for all the Indian students. More than 800 students at Kursk State Medical University are from India.

The University was established in 1935 that makes it 86 years old, an age that deserves respect, especially when comparing Universities. So, the University is State run or a public University, quite in sync with MOKSH’s ideology of endeavoring to provide admission in public Universities only. The Medical wing of the University is called the Institute of Medicine.

Kursk State Medical University World Ranking is 4670th among 40,000 odd Universities globally, which is significantly respectable and it would obviously be an honor for any student to boast of studying in this Russian Public Medical University. The Kursk State Medical University Ranking in the country is 180th.

The University is ‘B’ in grade in academics (The Russian Universities are graded according to their overall quality in academics. From A to E, it ranges from Excellent, Good, Satisfactory, and Unsatisfactory to Very Poor. The symbols of + and – are used as fine tuners. Thus, A+ is the highest grade) which is commendable.

The Kursk State Medical University enjoys recognition from WHO, GMC (General Medical Council, UK), and other International Medical Boards. The University is known for its policy of having reduced number of students in class – student – Professor ratio is 13.1. This ensures proper learning as the Tutor can focus on the students more.

The University boasts of a student base hailing from as many as 50 countries, a number that should motivate you to choose this university. As the Kursk State Medical University Official Website states, “Join our vibrant International Student Community from over 50 different nationalities which makes the learning environment more interesting and enriching at the same time.” The Kursk State Medical University Courses are structured with an intention to create skilled Physicians prepared to handle disease prevention, accurate diagnosis, treatment & rehabilitation, psychological & pedagogical tasks, organization & management, and of course, research.

Benefits of studying in Kursk State Medical University

The Kursk State Medical University is among the best Universities operational in Russia. An Indian student looking for a good Medical University in Russia will do very well in picking the Kursk SMU because:

  • MBBS at the Institute of Medicine in KSMU is purely English taught, which is ideal as you are spared the difficult task of learning the Russian language.
  • The University and the degree it offers are recognized at the international level rendering you eligible for every career in Medicine.
  • The Kursk State Medical University is old and that ensures quality pedagogy, academics, and, of course, infrastructure.
  • The cost of doing MBBS at the Medical College in KSMU is medium in range. The overall Kursk State Medical University Fees is way lower than the Private Medical Colleges in India.
  • Feedback from Indian students currently studying at KSMU is very good and you can choose MBBS option at KSMU without any apprehensions.

Medical Program at Kursk State Medical University

As per the Kursk State Medical University official website, the Kursk State Medical University, like other Ukrainian Medical Universities, offers a 6-years program at the end of which you get a Degree in General Medicine/Doctor of Medicine/Physician in General Medicine that is equivalent in every way to the MBBS in India.

Cost of studying MBBS at Kursk State Medical University

As mentioned above, Kursk State Medical University Fees of MBBS falls in the medium range but way less than the Indian Private Medical Colleges. The details are as follows:

Year Year-1 Year-2 Year-3 Year-4 Year-5 Year-6
Tuition Fee in USD 5,500 5,500 5,500 5,500 5,500 5,500

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Admission Deadline for Kursk State University Russia

For admission in the Russian Universities, the timing of application is crucial. Generally, the right time to apply is before October to 30th October. But this year, in 2021, there could be some variation due to COVID 19 but we Moksh will take care of all the confusion for you.

We say that the timing of application is crucial because the issuance of the Invitation Letter by the Ministry of Education, Russia takes around 4-8 weeks on the basis of which the Russian Consulate in India issues the visa to you. If you are late in applying, you may miss going there with your batch mates.

When you are with Moksh, however, we take care of all these hassles for you. We have our dedicated seats in the Universities and all our students are escorted by our team straight to the Universities.

Eligibility Criteria for Admission in Kursk State Medical University

Kursk State University admission requirements include a score of 50% marks in PCB in Class XII. Of course, you need to have qualified NEET 2023.

Indian Students at Kursk State Medical University

Getting into a Government Medical College in India through NEET is very tough and the Private Medical Colleges are very expensive. More and more students approach us for admissions in English taught Russian Medical Universities that are State run because we provide admissions only in such Universities.

Since there are many Indian students already studying at the Kursk State Medical University, it will be a very good option for those who are looking for an MBBS seat in a Government Medical University in Russia.

PG Options After MBBS in Kursk State Medical University

NEET PG or NEXT

success ratio to get Clinical PG Seat in Govt Medical College which is 9% only, broadly we can say that only 1 out of 10 will get Govt Seat, even after paying 1.5-2 Cr in Pvt Medical college your chances are just 1 out of 6. 

NEXT Exam is applicable from 2024 batch onward, replacing NEET-PG and FMGE. NEXT aims to assess knowledge in Pre, Para, and Clinical subjects nationally. 

Step Eligibility Result Opportunity
NEXT-1 After 4th Year Pass Entry to Internship
Merit PG seat is Secured
NEXT-2 After Internship Pass License to Practice

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Medical PG in USA (USMLE)

USMLE is a 3 step Exam. One can appear in USMLE Step 1 after 2nd Year, USMLE Step 2 CK during an internship, and Step-3 during your residency (Medical PG). The USMLE is an online exam and can be taken at the PROMETRIC centres present across India any time.

USMLE Exam passing ratio is 60% which is 6 time the NEET-PG Exam. NEXT Exam designed on USMLE pattern, refer the table below

Criteria USMLE NExT
Purpose PG & Practice in US PG & Practice in India
Phases 3 Steps 2 Steps
Eligibility From 2nd Yr onward After 4th Yr
Qus Format Clinical Application / Patient Centered Clinical Application / Patient Centered
Attempt 4 Attempt Practically 4 Years to attempt
Validity 7 Years 3 Years
Practice All countries Incl India Only in India

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Medical PG IN UK (MRCP)

There are Two ways to Start your Medical Career in UK either by MRCP/MRCS. You can complete all steps in India , your refer the table below

Criteria PLAB MRCP/MRCS
Purpose Internship in UK hospitals PG & Practice in UK
Phases 2 Steps 3 Steps
Eligibility After Graduation 2 Yr Work Exp required
Qus Format MCQ , Clinical Qus MCQ , Clinical Qus
Salary  Low High

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