Quick Facts
| Year of Establishment | 1935 |
| Type of University | Public University |
| Medium of Teaching | Russian |
| Minimum Percentage for MBBS in Volgograd 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 | RUB 455000 Per Year |
| Hostel Cost | RUB 35000 Per Year |
| Food Cost | 120 USD/ Month |
| Indian Students | 900+ students |
| Session Starts | September |
About Volgograd in Russia
The Volgograd State Medical University is located in the city of Volgograd. Volgograd, that has the distinction of being the 15th largest city in the country, is the administrative focal point of the Volgogrod ‘Oblast’ (an administrative division). The city is the location site of the famous statue ‘The Motherland Calls’ which is dedicated to the war heroes. Apart from this, the city has various monuments and museums and is also well connected, locally as well as internationally.
Though the cold is less severe in the region when compared to some cities in Russia, the winter is really intense in Dec-Jan and the temperature may fall below -30°C, something that can be a major problem for anyone born and brought up in the Indian climate.
Volgograd State Medical University, Russia
The Volgograd State Medical University (VSMU) is indeed having the advantage of being the oldest University in the Volgograd ‘Oblast’ and it was established in 1935. As we keep saying, the older the University, the better the education. However, there are issues with Volgograd State Medical University that we discuss in detail later.
The Volgograd State Medical University World Ranking is 3103rd while the Volgograd State Medical University Ranking in Russia is 105th. According to the system of grading followed in categorizing Russian universities, the Volgograd State Medical University has been given the grade B+ which is mediocre. The number of students in the Volgograd State Medical University is between 4000-4999 in any given session. The number of Academic staff active in the University teaching the various disciplines is around 800, while the number of Indian students in the University is approximately 300.
Read on to understand why we discourage you to choose this University in spite of all the good things we have said so far about it.
Disadvantages of studying in Volgograd State Medical University
The Volgograd State Medical University may have the attractive features mentioned above but:
- The MBBS taught at the Volgograd State Medical University is Bilingual, which means that the last 3 years of your MBBS will be taught in the Russian language. That means you will have to become literally an expert in the Russian language to understand and perform.
- Indian students who studied at the Volgograd State Medical University have not performed well in FMGE or the erstwhile MCI Screening Test in the past 5 years.
- The Volgograd State Medical University lists very low in the Indian Embassy list of Russian Universities that classifies them on the basis of academic standing.
- In spite of being Bilingual, the Volgograd State Medical University Fee Structure is not less, as one would expect.
- As mentioned before, the cold in the region is famous and facing it after being brought up in the tropical Indian climate is a huge challenge.
Affiliations and Medical Programs at Volgograd State Medical University
The various programs run at the Volgograd State Medical University include Bachelor’s, Specializations and super-specializations. However, the linguistic concerns persist in the background.
As far as international affiliations are concerned, the University cooperates with UNESCO, World Federation for Medical Education, World Health Organization and the World Federation of Human Reproduction.
Cost of studying MBBS at Volgograd State Medical University
Volgograd State Medical University Fees of MBBS is not low, especially when one considers the fact that the University is Bilingual. However, the details are as follows:
| Year | Year-1 | Year-2 | Year-3 | Year-4 | Year-5 | Year-6 |
| Tuition Fee in RUB | 4,55,000 | 4,55,000 | 4,55,000 | 4,55,000 | 4,55,000 | 4,55,000 |
Admission Deadline for Volgograd State Medical 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.
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. The Volgograd State Medical University admission 2025 will also follow the same pattern.
However, we reiterate that along with being Bilingual, the Volgograd State Medical University has many short-comings and we will not advise you to take admission.
Eligibility Criteria for Admission in Volgograd State Medical University
Volgograd State Medical University admission requirements include a score of 50% marks in PCB in Class XII. Of course, you need to have qualified NEET 2025.
Indians at Volgograd State Medical University
At Volgograd State Medical University, there are 230 odd students who are from India and one can safely assume that most of them must have been tricked into taking admission in this Bilingual University.
PG Option after MBBS in Volgograd 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 |
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 |
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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