Kirov State Medical University

Kirov State Medical University in Kirov, Russia, offers an affordable 6‑year General Medicine (MBBS) program with English‑medium teaching, recognised in the World Directory of Medical Schools and accredited by IAAR, making it a practical option for Indian applicants seeking MBBS in Russia. The university was founded in 1987. It is among the newer medical schools in Russia. Admissions typically begin in May or June, with the intake around October. In the 2025 intake, admissions were open till early October. The university is located about 1,000 km from Moscow. Indian students can travel between Moscow and Kirov by flight, which is faster but more expensive, or by train/bus, which is cheaper but time-consuming.

Kirov State Medical University’s fee structure for the 2025 intake is 3,50,000 Rubles/year, and hostel accommodations are available on campus. The cost of hostel accommodation is about 87,000 Rubles per year. Taking into account the tuition fee and hostel fee, and using the existing exchange rate between Russian Rubles and Indian Rupees, the total cost (tuition + hostel fee) of studying a 6-year MBBS course at Kirov State Medical University will be approximately ₹28 lakh. There are also several other expenses, including Indian mess, biometric fees, visa extension, and medical insurance, among others. Therefore, your budget for studying at Kirov State Medical University will be around ₹35-40 lakh. On this page on Kirov State Medical University, you will get to know the following information:

To apply as an Indian student, here are the key cligibility criteria:

• Academic: Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology; minimum 50% for the General category and 40% for SC/ST/OBC as commonly required by Russian universities for MBBS.

• Entrance: NEET‑UG qualification is required for Indian citizens seeking to pursue MBBS abroad for eventual licensure in India. The NEET result is valid for 3 years for MBBS abroad admission as per NMC rules.

• Age and language: Minimum age 17 in the year of applying for admission.

• Entrance Exam: All medical universities in Russia conduct their own entrance exam. Therefore, you must clear the entrance exam of Kirov State Medical University for MBBS admission.

Kirov State Medical University is located in the city of Kirov, in the Kirov Oblast region of Russia, approximately 1,000 km northeast of Moscow.

• University Address:
  Kirov State Medical University,
  Kirov Oblast, Russia – 610027

• The city of Kirov is renowned for its clean environment, tranquil lifestyle, and affordable cost of living, making it an ideal destination for international students.

• When students reach Russia for the first time, Global Medical Foundation will handle student’s travel.

Since Indian students arrive in Moscow, here’s how you can travel from Moscow to Kirov:

Option 1: By Domestic Flight

• From: Moscow (Sheremetyevo or Vnukovo Airport)

• To: Kirov Pobedilovo Airport (KVX)

• Flight Duration: Approx. 1.5 to 2 hours

• Airlines: Regular domestic flights are operated by Russian carriers like Aeroflot and Utair.

👉 This is the fastest and most convenient way to travel from Moscow to Kirov.

Option 2: By Train

• From: Moscow’s Kazansky Railway Station

• To: Kirov Railway Station

• Travel Time: Approx. 13 to 14 hours (overnight trains available)

• Train Type: Comfortable sleeper trains with multiple classes (2nd class/3rd class)

👉 Ideal for students travelling on a budget and for those who want to experience Russian rail travel.

Option 3: By Bus or Private Transfer

• Long-distance buses or shared taxis also operate between Moscow and Kirov, but travel time can exceed 16 hours.

• Not recommended for first-time international students due to comfort and convenience factors.

• Listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools under Kirov State Medical University, confirming global directory presence for graduates’ credential verification.

• International program accreditation issued by the Independent Agency for Accreditation and Rating (IAAR), indicating formal external quality assurance.

• For a university’s degree to be recognised in India, it must fulfil all the requirements mentioned in the NMC’s Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate Regulations. As of 2025, the NMC has not mentioned which countries or universities fulfil all the rules and regulations. Therefore, the students and parents must check everything before applying for MBBS abroad.

Here is information on intakes and admission deadline:

• The central intake typically occurs around September, and classes usually start by October, depending on the year. In 2025, admissions were open till the beginning of October.

• Kirov State Medical University starts accepting applications around May/June.

• The deadline will vary each year, depending on how quickly the seats are filled. Contact Global Medical Foundation for admission.

• The General Medicine program is 6 years long, including clinical training components that align with Russian medical education norms for the MD/MBBS-equivalent degree.

• Please note that there is no confirmation yet on whether Russian medical universities comply with the NMC’s regulations regarding internships.

• The entire course will be taught in English. Students must learn the Russian language properly, as they will be required to pass the Russian licensing exam, which will be conducted in Russian only.

Indian students have started enrolling in Kirov State Medical University in recent years. For this reason, Kirov State Medical University FMGE Pass Percentage data is not available. Till FMGE 2024 (latest data available in 2025), no Indian student has appeared for FMGE after graduating from Kirov State Medical University. This data will only be available for Kirov State Medical University once Indian students start graduating from this university. If you wish to check FMGE pass percentage of other universities in Russia or any other country, you can check the FMGE data here –

• Year and University-wise FMGE Result

One of the most important factors while shortlisting universities for you is its fee structure and overall budget. Therefore, we will now check Kirov State Medical University MBBS fees for the 2025 intake. Before proceeding, please note that the university can change the fee for the upcoming batch. This update is generally declared around June each year. That is when we will know whether there are any changes for the upcoming intake. Below is Kirov State Medical University fees for the 2025 intake:

• Kirov State Medical University MBBS fees = Ruble 3,50,000/year
• Hostel fee = USD 400-900/year (depending on government or private hostel)
• Indian mess = USD 1,200/academic year

Please note that there are additional expenses, such as admission, visa, consultancy fees, medical insurance, visa extension, and biometric fees, among others. To know the latest fee structure and for admission, contact Global Medical Foundation.

Below is the Kirov State Medical University fee in Indian Rupees for the 2025 intake:

• Kirov State Medical University MBBS fees = Approximately ₹3,80,000/year
• Hostel fee = ₹36,000-81,000 (depending on government or private hostel)
• Indian mess = ₹1,08,000/academic year