Kazan Federal University

About Kazan Federal University MBBS course:

You must fulfil the following eligibility criteria for admission to Kazan Federal University –

• Age – at least 17 years on or before 31st December in the year in which you are applying
• 12th board exam – 50% or above aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology
• NEET – qualified in the current or the previous 2 years
• Entrance exam – must pass (Chemistry, Biology and English). Please note that due to various reasons, only 10% of applicants on average get admission into Kazan University. When applying to this university, Global Medical Foundation strongly recommends students have at least two universities as a backup.

The duration of the medicine course at any medical university in Russia is 6 years. This includes a clinical rotation of 12 months or more. Each year is divided into 2 semesters. July and August are holidays. Most Indian students return to India during this period. The tuition fee is payable semester-wise. The classes start in September each year. Entrance exams at this university start in May-June. Admission is possible only if you appear and clear the entrance exams.

As per the Indian Embassy in Moscow, Russia, the following are the salient features of studying MBBS in Russia for an Indian student –

Important dates

These are the estimated dates –

Fall semester: 1 September to 30 December
Winter holidays: 31 December to 8 January
Winter exam session: 9 January to 25 January
Student winter holidays: 26 January to 8 February

Spring semester: 9 February  to 1 June

Summer exam session: 2 June to 3o June

Student summer holidays: 1 July to 31 August

Kazan Federal University is a WHO-recognized university for MBBS in Russia which was founded in 1804 and is located in the city of Kazan. The name of the medicine department of Kazan Federal University is the Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology. The city of Kazan is located about 800 km away from Moscow and this distance can be covered in about 1.5 hours via flight.

The Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology is included in the World Directory of Medical schools. MD (Doctor of Medicine) is awarded on completion of the 6 years of the medical course.

The General Medicine program was started in 2013. Till 2021, only a handful of Indian students have passed out from KFU. However, a good number of Indian students have started to enrol for MBBS at Kazan Federal University in the last few years. For admission, you must clear an entrance exam. In this entrance exam, you will have to clear 3 exams – Chemistry, Biology, and English. Please note that many students fail to clear the entrance exam of Kazan Federal University and thus are denied admission. Kazan Federal University entrance exam is tough and the acceptance rate is low.

Documents Required for Applying

The admission process at Kazan Federal University begins in May and ends around mid-September. The university conducts its entrance exam online. We help the student in form filling so that they can appear for the entrance exam. You need to have a scanned copy of the following documents for applying –

• Passport/Aadhar card
• Educational certificate (School mark sheets)
• Application form
• NEET qualified result (current or previous 2 years), though, not required to appear for the entrance exam

Kazan Federal University’s world ranking is very high and is ranked among the top 350 universities in the world by QS World Ranking. It is one of the oldest universities in Russia and one of the highest-ranked.

Kazan Federal University Ranking –

• QS World Universities Ranking in 2023 –  322
• QS Stars – 5+ stars
• U.S. News Best Global Universities 2023 – 860
• Times Higher Education 2022 – 801-1000
• Academic Ranking of World Universities 2020 – 901-1000
• Moscow International University Ranking – 301-350
• Round University Ranking 2022 – 250
• Times Higher Education University Impact 2021 – 201-300

Kazan Federal University in Regional Rankings

• Forbes Rankings of Russian Universities 2020 – 18
• QS BRICS 2019 – 60
• The Eurasia Rankings – 10
• The Emerging Economies University Rankings 2020 – 134
• Interfax (Russia) National University Rankings 2020 – 10
• RAEX (Russia) Rankings of Influential Universities – 15
• QS EECA 2023 – 28
• RAEX (Russia) National University Rankings 2020 – 18

FMGE (Foreign Medical Graduate Examination) or MCI Screening Test as it is popularly and unofficially known as is the licensing exam an Indian student has to give if they have studied MBBS abroad. Only after clearing this exam does a Foreign Medical Graduate gets a license to practice in India. The year 2021 was the 1st time when a batch of Indian students appeared for FMGE after graduating from Kazan Federal University. Here is the FMGE passing percentage of Indian graduates of KFU –

Appeared = 10
Passed = 10
FMGE passing % = 100%

Another testament to the education quality at Kazan Federal University is that every student who managed to graduate from this university and appeared for FMGE in 2021 became a doctor in India. This is truly astonishing. You can get in touch with Global Medical Foundation if you wish to study in Kazan.

There are many good reasons to choose Kazan Federal University as the place in which you will spend the most important years of your life! Also, there are reasons to not select KFU and we will discuss them also. Here are the advantages of studying at Kazan Federal University –

• High World Ranking – Kazan Federal University QS Ranking is 322 in 2023 and is a top-10 ranked university in Russia. Its rank is very high in every field.
• High population in Kazan – The population of Kazan is approx 12.40 lakh. A higher population means a higher patient flow.
• Easy to travel – It is easy to reach Kazan. You can take a direct flight from Delhi to Moscow. From there, you have to take another flight to Kazan. The travel time from Moscow to Kazan is 1.5 hours (approx.) via flight.
• WHO-recognized degree – You will be eligible to sit for exams such as USMLE (for PG in the US).
• Federal status – All Federal universities have very big funding and a lot of focus is given to developing the infrastructure of Federal universities in Russia.
• English-medium program – The entire course will be taught in the English language. However, the local language will also be taught to the students.
• Affordable hostel facility – The hostel facility provided by KFU is very affordable and all the facilities are provided by the university including fully furnished rooms, central heating, a kitchen facility, etc. Kazan Federal University has one of the best hostel facilities among all the universities in Russia.
• Easy visa process – The students are not required to appear for any visa interviews. GMF will assist the students in getting their visa formalities done.
• 100% FMGE passing ratio – In 2021, the FMGE passing percentage of the Indian graduates from Kazan Federal University was 100% which is proof of the excellent quality of education at KFU.

Just as there are two sides to every coin, there are many reasons why a student may choose to not study medicine at Kazan Federal University. Here are some of the disadvantages of studying at KFU –

• Cold climate – The temperature goes down to -25 degrees C during winters. This is a major disadvantage of studying in Russia.
• No Indian Mess – There is no Indian mess for students at Kazan Federal University. However, the students are provided with a kitchen facility within the hostel. The students have to make their food from day one. This is a big disadvantage of KFU.
• High tuition fee – Kazan Federal University MBBS fees in Ruble is 28.08 lakh or approx ₹30 lakh. When compared to many other universities in Russia, the fee is on the higher side.
• Low Acceptance Rate – You need to pass the entrance exam conducted by KFU to get admission. Many students fail this exam and thus are unable to get admission here. On average, only 10% of students manage to enrol here due to various reasons.
• Not for average students – The university is extremely strict. In recent years, a lot of students failed at KFU and had to either switch their universities or drop out. Only the best students should apply here.

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Kazan Federal University MBBS Fee is fixed and payable in Rubles. Check Kazan Federal University tuition fees for international students (including Indian students) for the MBBS course:

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Note:

• Food, transport, and personal expenses are extra.
• Compulsory medical insurance & visa extension cost is extra.
• Flight charges are extra.
• Admission & visa processing charges are extra payable to Global Medical Foundation.