Kazan Federal University

Kazan Federal University, founded in 1804, Kazan, Russia has a remarkable history of over 221 years. The overall cost of KFU MBBS 2025 (in Rupees) = 33,08,285 It offers affordable MBBS in Russia thus making it a good fit for Indian students for abroad medical studies.

Students who want to do MBBS from Kazan Federal University, can visit the official website to fill the admission form with scanned copies of mandatory documents. The applicants need to have 50% marks in the qualifying exams along with clearing of NEET as per the latest NMC regulations. The university offers seven- semester in a single academic session starting from September of every year.

Nine years back Kazan Federal University (Volga Region) launched professional MBBS programs in English for international students. Known to be among the top 5 medical universities in the country, the University enjoys a strong reputation throughout Russia. Some factors appealing to Indian students at KFU include a well-qualified faculty staff, a well-equipped campus, a modern hostel, and also a large number of Indian students.

Key Highlights

  • Type of institution: Public (sector federal)
  • Accreditations: WHO & NMC (formerly MCI) accredited
  • Duration of Course: 6 Years (With Internship)
  • Teaching in medium: English
  • Mode of Entrance Exam: On-Line
  • Top 5 Russian Medical Colleges Ranking
  • Size: More than 45,000 enrolled students
  • Number of Indian Students: Above 200
  • Undergraduate, Postgraduate & Doctoral Programs.

MBBS Fees in Kazan Federal (Russia)

The exact & detailed MBBS fees in  Kazan Federal State Medical University (Russia) in 2025 session in US DOLLARS is as below:

1ST year MBBS fees in  Bashkir includes OTC(one time charges)/administrative/development charges

Kazan  University First Year MBBS Fee Kemerovo is with OTC (One-time charges), Admin and Development FeeFee structure in Indian Rupees will be as below INR (USD @85)Kemerovo State Medical University MBBS fee can be paid by two ways:Paying Upon Arrival in Russia:Expenditure: Tuition fee for the first year (including transportation costs — approximately $500 — is approximately $5900 (depending on the university) in US Dollars, and students can carry this amount from India and pay directly on reaching Russia.Under this method, students must convert Indian Rupees to USD prior to leaving India and then transfer these funds upon their arrival. Pay Online Before Departure: The first-year fee can in this case also be transferred online to the university’s or to an authorized representative’s bank account in Russia.Following the transfer, students are required to submit transaction details for verification purposes. Selected medical universities in Russia only accept this payment method, which is to be made before leaving India. Whether students choose to spread their tuition payments out over time, or to match their payments to their income, both options also ensure flexibility for students in managing their financial obligations.

Category

1st year fees

2nd-6th/year fees

total course fees

Tuition Fees

5,40,000
Rubles

5,40,000
Rubles

-

Hostel Accomodation

13,000
Rubles

13,000
Rubles

-

Visa Extension & Insurance

Included

-

-

Medical Checkups, Biometric, Translation, Notary & Other Expenses

Included

N/A

-

Total Fees (in USD)

USD 8000

USD 6,100

USD 38,500

Total Fees (Indian Rupees)

Rs 6,80,000

Rs 5,18,500

Rs 32,72,500

MBBS Admission in Kazan University

The simple application process explains how Indian students can get MBBS admission at Kazan University

  • NEET Qualification (2025, 2024, or 2023) 10TH 12TH Marksheet MHSCT NEET, October 2023
  • They offer a letter for confirmation of admission confirming the student's MBBS admission.
  • To get the invitation letter from the university, candidates should need to upload a scanned copy of their passport.
  • Invitation letter from Novosibirsk State University (NSU) for visa procedure in India and to enter Russia.
  • In order for them to get a visa from the embassy, students are required to submit their original mark sheets, passport, and other essential documents.
  • We support students by exchanging their currency for payment on arrival or online fee transfers to India.
  • For example, we assist students in reserving their tickets, while organizing group departures — so all fly together.
  • We greet students at the airport, and has all the travel information on how they will travel from Delhi to Russia.
  • In Kemerovo, our team welcomes the group in the airport and takes them to the hostel.
  • Our representative in Russia takes care of medical checkups, visa extensions and all other procedures.

MBBS Eligibility in Kazan University

 The eligibility criteria to get Admission in  Kazan University are as follows:.

  • Minimum Marks: Candidates belonging to the general category should have scored minimum 50% marks in PCB (Physics, Chemistry and Biology) in their 12th/Intermediate or its equivalent. 
  • Candidates belonging to the reserved categories must secure a minimum of 40% marks in either of the subjects.
  • NEET Qualifying: Candidates should have qualified for NEET this year or in the last two years (2025, 2024, or 2023).
  • Age Limit- The age variances to be compelled is the candidate must be seventeen years old (as of 31st December of the application year) to be qualified for MBBS admission at Omsk State Medical University.

Kazan University Recognition as WHO/NMC

Kazan University is recognized by NMC & WHO — The university has been officially listed and recognized amongst several accredited universities in WDOMS database and are compliant with the NMC-specific latest guidelines. This makes it easier for students to understand the credibility of the university, as mentioned below: NMC currently asks the students to enroll in MBBS from a WDOMS listed medical university. The duration of the program shall be at least 4 years and 6 months (54 months) and a 1-year clinical internship/rotation (12 months).After completing their MBBS in Crimea Federal University, Indian students can give FMGE/NExT exams in India. Once they pass this test, they can practice in India as registered medical professionals [within government and private sectors].CFU (Simferopol) students also can pass postgraduate entrance exams in other countries as this university is on the WHO veritable list of the institutions involving in WDOMS

Benefits of Studying MBBS at Kazan Federal University

Here is how an MBBS at Kazan Federal University can benefit Indian students in several ways.

  • KFU (Kazan) is one of the top three medical schools in the Russian Federation.
  • It is globally recognized by NMC & WHO, so its medical degree is accepted across the globe.
  • KFU is 221 years old and attracts many applicants from India every year.
  • The university offers MBBS in English for international students for more than 7 years.
  • KFU has graduated thousands of Indian students over the years who have received their MBBS order with flying colours.
  • Kazan Federal University has one of the cheapest tuition fees in Russia.
  • The admission process is not stringent, it only needs to accomplish 50% marks and NEET qualified, making entry a breeze.
  • As all of the application process is online, applying becomes easy for the students.
  • As per the NMC, the duration of MBBS courses is 6 years in total of which 54 months are for coursework and 12 months for internship [1].
  • The faculty have experience in teaching general medicine in English for Indian students.
  • It facilitates students with clinical and practical training by interacting patients in hospitals under the expertise supervision.
  • One does not have to worry about preparing all three meals as Indian Food is prevalent in hostels.
  • Students learn an extra language by the time they receive their MBBS —Russian.

Required Documents

For MBBS admission at Kazan University, students must submit the following documents:

  • 10th and 12th/Intermediate Board Mark Sheets
  • NEET Qualification Certificate (Valid for 2025, 2024, or 2023)
  • Original, Valid Passport
  • HIV and General Medical Reports
  • Recent Passport-Sized Photographs

Duration Of Course

Time Required for MBBS in Kazan University is 6 years ( 5 years 8 months exact for Indian students. It is also includes a mandatory clinical rotation/internship, if somebody wants to practice medicine in Russia or any other country. The complete structure of MBBS is different in NMC regulations, under which the Indian student will do a 4.5-year academic course (54 months) with a 1-year internship (12 months

Language Of Instruction

The medium of teaching for Indian students is English at Kazan University. Professors, teachers, and doctors that are highly qualified use English as a medium of instruction for international students and all lectures, tests, and examinations are in English. Besides, the university library has helps of medical books wrote by Indian writers, which mostly faculty people use in class lectures. This is a resource that follows students through their medical education to help them prepare for FMGE/NExT in India.

Faculties

General Medicine Faculty is the top 1 application holding Faculty in terms of the number of international students. In addition, if students decide to study in Russian, they will be able to take preparatory or language courses.

  • Kazan Federal University has various faculties for domestic and international students:
  • School of Medicine & Biology
  • Computers and Information systems
  • Physical, Mathematical & Natural Sciences
  • Humanities & Social Studies
  • Business & Economics
  • Education & Teaching Methods
  • Service Industry Studies
  • Cultural & Arts Programs
  • Automation & Control Systems
  • Land Management & Geodesy
  • Geology as well as Mineral Resources Management
  • Environmental Engineering，Life Safety & Protection

Classes & Practical

Indian students are usually in small groups of 12-15 international students when dealing with each other as per the Kazan University. Their learning is a more personalized experience, more focused, as these are smaller batches. The academic program starts with a refresher in science courses and important medical courses (for example Anatomy and Histology) during the first semester. Also, foreign students from scratch study the local language (Russian), in order to be able to communicate with the locals for everyday communication outside the university.

The first two years in MBBS are more on theory related subjects with classes in the university. From the third year on, the students are sent to visit the hospitals in town, where they meet local patients. At this stage most of the Indian students become quite fluent in the local language and they are able to communicate easily. This makes it very convenient for them to report in English to their teachers or doctors what they observe and find out for evaluation. Their length of clinical/practical training in hospitals increases with each passing year.

Hostel Facilities

India boys and girls room are for students at Kazan University, the hostel is quite close to the university. Here is a full list of hostel amenities:

  • All the hostels are located in proximity to university, they can enjoys within the walk distance to their classes.
  • In the third year, students must travel outside the campus for hospital-based classes.
  • All hostels have CCTV security and fire alarm safety systems installed for international student protection.
  • You offer rooms for double and triple-seater and come with study tables, chairs, beds, wardrobes, lamps, etc.
  • The student must apply to the hostel administration in order to be assigned to a room by submitting a request.
  • Indian students are segregated by gender, with female students residing in a separate building or floor.
  • Guest hosts have shared kitchens, laundry rooms, a sports hall and a reading room on every floor.
  • It is not compulsory to stay in the hostel for a 1st-year MBBS; if students want to stay outside then they can do so.
  • For the second year, students have the option to either continue to stay in the hostel or to rent a flat/apartment on their own.
  • Cultural programs of India in the US are celebrated in great spirit, yearly festivals like Diwali, Holi, Eid are celebrated with great enthusiasm.

Kazan Universityorganizes annual sports tournaments (primarily cricket) and cultural events for the Indian students

Career Opportunities

  • KFU (Kazan) also offers an MD (Physician) degree to its graduates which are equivalent to an MBBS qualification in India.
  • FMGE/NExT is a licensing exam, which is required for all Indian graduates in order to practice in India.
  • FMGE/NExT exam is a biannual exam conducted in June and December.
  • It is an online examination, and the minimum qualifying marks to clear this exam is 50%.
  • Attempts are not limited, and candidates can re-appear every six months if they wish.
  • Here we would like to mention that after passing the exam, graduates have to do a one-year internship in any government hospital in India.
  • This qualifies them for permanent medical registration in India once they have completed their internship.
  • They can join private, or government hospitals, start their own clinic, or get ready for NEET PG.
  • Those planning to do postgraduation in countries where English is the medium like United States, Europe, UK, Australia etc can do exams like USMLE, PLAB, NZREX etc.
  • A lot of Indian students from KFU (Kazan) have passed FMGE/NExT and are working in India.

Kazan City

Kazan is the capital and the largest city of the Republic of Tatarstan in the Russian Federation. Perhaps best known as Russia's third capital and the sporting capital of the country, due to the number of international sporting events hosted here: the 2013 Summer Universiade, 2015 world aquatics championship, 2017 world gymnastics championship and 2018 FIFA world cup. Transport to the city centre from Kazan International Airport, which is around 26 km away, and throughout the city itself are well developed as it is served by trams, trolleybuses, metro, taxi and vans.

Kazan is considered to be a large Industrial and Financial centre of Russia. There are many things to see: Kremlin, Temple of All Religions, Bauman Street, Kremlyovskaya Embankment, Viewpoint, Arena Stadium. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, The Kazan Kremlin is located on an ancient fortress. It is also one of the most important educational centers in the country, where students from different regions of Russia and foreign countries come to study.

Kazan is a major academic hub with more than 40 higher education institutions, the most noteworthy of which is Kazan Federal University. A large number of Indian students have reported that their MBBS journey at KFU was one of the best times of their lives. The climate of the city is humid continental; the winter temperature from 0 °C to −20 °C; and the summer from +22 °C to +34 °C.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of MBBS at Kazan Federal University?

The full fee for MBBS at Kazan Federal University (including tuition fees, hostel facilities, and medical insurance) is 3,308,285 rupees.

What is eligibility Criteria for MBBS Admission in Kazan Federal University?

NEET score 2025/2024/2023 Indian applicants qualified in 12th grade (intermediate) must have at least 50% marks, plus be 17 years of age.

How to apply for MBBS at Kazan Federal University?

The students can apply by submitting the 12th-grade marksheet, NEET scorecard, and a scanned copy of their passport online or by visiting the admission office.

Is Kazan Federal University approved by the international medical bodies?

Kazan Federal University has an official recognition from the World Health Organization (WHO) and is present in the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS).

What are the advantages of pursuing an MBBS at Kazan Federal University?

A few of the advantages you can take away are a few high points to note, such as high university rankings, a huge campus with world-class infrastructure, a general overall campus with best-in-class hostels, and apart from this, a world-class faculty and academic environment.