North Western State Medical University

North Western State Medical University (Named after I.I. Mechnikov) was established in 1907 (118 years old) and is located in St. Petersburg in Russia. The total MBBS fees in North Western State Medical University is 33,11,460 Rupees for 2025 session. NWSMU (Saint Petersburg) offers an affordable MBBS fees in Russia for Indian students who plan to study MBBS abroad in one of the largest cities of Russia.

Indian students can apply for MBBS admission in St. Petersburg online by submitting scans of required documents. The MBBS eligibility in St. Petersburg is 50% marks & NEET qualification according to the latest NMC rules. There is 1 academic session for MBBS course in North Western State Medical University in entire year i.e. September session.

North Western State Medical University began MBBS course in English medium for international students more than 10 years ago. The university ranks among top 15 medical universities in Russia and is one of the most reputed universities in Russia. Some reasons why so many Indian students choose St. Petersburg for studying MBBS in Russia are it’s superior education, affordable fees & an excellent campus in the heart of St. Petersburg city.

• University Type : Government
• Recognitions : WHO, NMC (Earlier MCI)
• Duration : 6 Years (Including Internship)
• Medium of Instruction : English
• Entrance Exam : Yes (Online Mode)
• Ranking : Top 15 (In Russia)
• Total Students : 5,000+
• Indian Students : 400+
• Education Level : Undergraduate, Postgraduate & Doctoral
• Departments : Medical, Dentistry, Pediatrics & Pharmacy.

MBBS Fees in North Western State Medical University – 2025

The MBBS fees in North Western State Medical University is 33,11,460 Rupees including tuition fee & hostel accommodation. The detailed MBBS fee structure in St. Petersburg for 2025 session is given below :

North Western State Medical University	1st Year Fees	2nd-6th/Year Fees	Total Course Fees
Tuition Fees	4,90,000 Rubles	4,90,000 Rubles	–
Hostel Fees	36,000 Rubles	36,000 Rubles	–
Visa Extension & Medical Insurance	6,000 Rubles	6,000 Rubles	–
Medical Checkup, Biometric, Translation, Notary & Misc. Expenses	17,460 Rubles	N/A	–
Total Fees (Rubles)	5,49,460 Rubles	5,32,000 Rubles	32,09,460 Rubles
Administrative / OTC (One Time Charges)	USD 1,200	N/A	–
Total Fees (Rupees)	Rs. 6,51,460	Rs. 5,32,000	Rs. 33,11,460

* 1st year MBBS fees in St. Petersburg includes administrative/OTC (One time charges).
* Indian mess facility is available & “optional” at an additional USD 120 per month.
* Fee structure in Indian Rupees is calculated at – 1 Ruble = 1 Rupee & USD 1 = Rs. 85.

The MBBS fees in North Western State Medical University can be paid through 2 commonly used methods. Firstly, students carry full 1st year fees with themselves and pay directly upon arrival in Russia. They purchase US Dollars/Rubles in India and pay in respective currency after arrival there.

Secondly, students can transfer the 1st year fee online through bank directly to university/representative’s account in Russia and provide transaction details for confirmation. In such case, the fee transfer must be done before departure from India. This mode of payment is allowed by few selected medical universities of Russia.

MBBS Admission in North Western State Medical University

Students can apply for MBBS admission in North Western State Medical University through a step-by-step procedure as outlined below :

• Student submits scans of 10th, 12th marksheets and NEET qualification (2025/2024/2023).
• University issues admission letter confirming MBBS admission in North-Western State Medical University.
• Student submits the scans of valid passport for issuance of invitation letter from university.
• NWSMU (St. Petersburg) issues invitation letter for study visa formalities in India & student’s entry to Russia.
• Student submits original marksheets, passport & few additional documents for visa from embassy.
• We assist them in currency exchange for payment on arrival or online fees transfer from India.
• We assist them in ticket booking and plan their departure in groups, so that they travel together.
• Our representative meets the students at airport and briefs about their trip from Delhi to Russia.
• Our representatives receives the group at airport in St. Petersburg and provides them transport to hostel.
• All formalities of medical checkup, visa extension, etc. are completed by our representative in Russia.

MBBS Eligibility in North Western State Medical University

The MBBS eligibility in North Western State Medical University follows the NMC guidelines for admission of Indian students and is outlined below :

• 50% Marks : Students from general category must have 50% marks (PCB) in 12th/Intermediate, while reserved category candidates must have 40% marks in the same.
• NEET Qualification : The student must have qualified NEET examination in current year or any of the last 2 years i.e. NEET must be qualified in either in 2025/2024/2023.
• Age : The student must complete full 17 years (By 31st December) in the year of admission to properly comply with the MBBS eligibility in North-Western State Medical University.

WHO/NMC Recognition of  North Western State Medical University

North Western State Medical University is approved/recognized by NMC & WHO, and it is included in the list of recognized universities on WDOMS and follows the NMC guidelines too. This clears some major doubts for all students as stated below :

• According to NMC’s current rules, students should pursue MBBS from medical universities listed on WDOMS and have a minimum course duration of 4.5 years (54 months) & internship of 1 year (12 months).
• Indian students who take MBBS admission in North-Western State Medical University can later appear in the FMGE/NExT exam after course in India. After passing this exam, they can work as registered medical practitioner in India (In government & private sector both).
• Indian students in NWSMU (St. Petersburg) can also appear in the post-graduation entrance exams of other countries, as the university is included in the list of approved/recognized institutions published by WHO on WDOMS list.

Benefits of MBBS in North Western State Medical University

Some of the most important benefits of studying MBBS in North Western State Medical University for Indian students are outlined below :

• NWSMU (St. Petersburg) ranks among top 15 higher education medical universities in the Russian Federation.
• It has recognition from NMC as well as WHO, hence the medicine degree from NWSMU is valid in whole world.
• Being a 118 years old university of Russia, NWSMU receives a very good number of students from India every year.
• NWSMU (St. Petersburg) has been teaching MBBS in English medium to international students for more than 10 years.
• Hundreds of Indian students have successfully passed and received their MBBS degree from NWSMU (St. Petersburg).
• The total MBBS fees in North Western State Medical University is affordable in comparison to some other universities of Russia.
• The MBBS eligibility in St. Petersburg of 50% marks & NEET qualification makes it easy for students to get admission.
• MBBS admission in North Western State Medical University is simple and students can apply online by following an easy procedure.
• The total duration of MBBS in NWSMU (St. Petersburg) is “6” years which follows NMC rules of 54 months course & 12 months internship.
• The faculty of medicine at St. Petersburg is well experienced in teaching general medicine to Indian students in English medium.
• Students get sufficient exposure to practical & clinical classes by interacting with local patients in hospitals under doctor’s supervision.
• Indian mess facility is available in hostel premises (Optional), so students do not have to waste time in preparing food themselves.
• By the time students complete their medical course, they also have full command over a foreign language i.e. Russian.

Documents Required

The documents required for MBBS admission in North Western State Medical University are stated below :

• 12th/Inter & 10th/Board Marksheets
• NEET Qualification (2025/2024/2023)
• Original Valid Passport
• HIV & Medical Reports
• Passport Size Photos

Duration of Course

The total duration of MBBS course in North Western State Medical University is 6 years (5 years 8 months exactly) for Indian students. It includes internship also, which is compulsory for working as medical practitioner in Russia or any other country. The MBBS course duration fully complies with the latest NMC rules, according to which Indian students must pursue 4.5 years course (54 months) + 1 year internship (12 months).

Medium of Instruction

The medium of instruction in North Western State Medical University is English. All the classes & exams are conducted in English by experienced teachers/professors/doctors. All medical books by Indian writers are also made available in university’s library and teachers often take references from them during classes. This reference helps Indian students to prepare for their FMGE/NExT examination in India during their course of medical education.

Faculties

Most of the international students apply for admission in faculty of general medicine, which receives the most applications among all faculties. However, foreign students also have the option to enroll in preparatory/language course, if they wish to study in local language (Russian). The current & active faculties at North Western State Medical University that provide training to local & foreign students are :

• Faculty of General Medicine
• Faculty of Dentistry
• Pediatrics, Preventive Medicine & Nursing faculty
• Preparatory/Language faculty

Classes & Practical

The classes for international students in North Western State Medical University (Named after I.I. Mechnikov) do not have more than 12-15 students. These small groups help them to learn and understand subjects in a better way. Indian students begin their classes with a revision of intermediate level science subjects and selected medical subjects (Anatomy & Histology) during 1st semester. Apart from this, Indian students also learn local language (Russian) from the very beginning of course. Russian language helps them to start interacting with local people for their their daily activities.

During the first 2 years of MBBS course in NWSMU, there is more emphasis on theoretical subjects. Students attend all their classes within university campus. From 3rd year onwards, they have to visit government hospitals and interact with local patients. By this time, students become quite fluent in local language & do not face any problems in understanding patients. This makes it easier for them to report back to their teachers in English who evaluate their performance. The time spent by students in hospitals for clinical classes increases with every next year.

Hostel Facilities

The hostels for Indian students in North Western State Medical University are located within the university campus. A brief overview of the facilities at hostels is mentioned below :

• All hostels are located within & near the campus & students attend their classes at a walking distance from hostels.
• Indian students have to travel out of campus from 3rd year, when they have to attend classes in various hospitals.
• All the hostels has CCTV surveillance system & fire alarm safety system installed for the safety of foreigners.
• Students can choose 2/3/4 seater rooms which have study tables & chairs, beds, bed-sheets, wardrobe, lamps, etc.
• They can also submit application to hostel administration, if they wish to the change their room or upgrade it.
• Indian students (boys/girls) are provided accommodation on separate hostels/floors with complete separation.
• The hostels have common facilities of kitchens, laundry, sports hall & reading hall within their premises on each floor.
• It is not compulsory to stay in hostel during the first year of their MBBS in North-Western State Medical University.
• From 2nd year onwards, they can choose to rent a flat/apartment (If they wish to) or continue to stay in university hostel.
• All Indian festivals like Diwali, Holi & Eid are celebrated among Indians with enthusiasm and joy every year.
• Annual sports (Mostly Cricket) and cultural events are organized by NWSMU (St. Petersburg) for Indian students.

Career Opportunities

Some important guidelines & career opportunities after MBBS from North Western State Medical University for Indian students are outlined below :

• Students are awarded MD (Physician) degree from NWSMU (St. Petersburg), equivalent to MBBS degree in India.
• All Indian graduates must appear and qualify FMGE/NExT, if they wish to work as a doctor in India.
• FMGE/NeXT exam is organized twice every year in the months of June & December.
• This is a qualifying exam, conducted in online mode and they must score 50% marks in it.
• There is no limit to the number of attempts and they can re-appear in this exam after every 6 months.
• Once qualified, they must serve 1 year internship in any government hospital in any part of India.
• They get permanent registration (As a doctor) in India, after they complete their 1 year internship.
• Doctors can then work in government/private hospitals or run their own clinics or appear in NEET PG.
• Doctors, who want to pursue PG in English speaking countries can also appear in USMLE, PLAB, NZREX, etc.
• Hundreds of Indians from NWSMU (St. Petersburg) have passed FMGE/NExT and are successfully working in India.

Saint Petersburg City

St. Petersburg is the capital of the Leningrad Oblast of the Russian Federation. The city was earlier known by the name Petrograd and later Leningrad. It is the 2nd largest city and also the 4th most populated city of Russian Federation. St. Petersburg served as the capital of Russia from 1712 till 1918. The city is named after the Tsar “Peter the Great” who found the city in 1703. Today, it is the most important cultural, scientific & tourist center of Russia and receives more than 15 million tourists every year from around the world.

Being located beside the Baltic sea, the city serves as an important seaport for cargo and passengers as well. Pulkovo International Airport serves to connect the city to other domestic cities of Russia & rest of the world. Metro, trams, trolley-buses & taxis are available for local transport within the city & neighboring regions. Some of the major tourist attractions in St. Petersburg are Palace Bridge, Peter & Paul Cathedral, Saint Isaac’s Cathedral, Winter Palace, Moyka River from Pevchesky to Red Bridge, etc.

St. Petersburg is home to numerous higher education institutions spread across the city and North-Western State Medical University is just one of them, the largest one is Saint Petersburg State University. Several Indians from time to time have testified that the time they spent while studying MBBS in NWSMU (Saint Petersburg) was one of the best times of their life. The city witnesses humid continental climate with dry winters (Upto -20 degrees Celsius) and warm and sunny summer season (Upto +25 degrees Celsius).

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