Omsk State Medical University Fees, Eligibility, Admission

Omsk State Medical University Fees, Eligibility, FMGE Result

Omsk State Medical University, founded in 1920, was known just as the ‘Medical Faculty’ of the Siberian Institute of Veterinary Medicine and Zoology. Later in 1925, it was renamed to Omsk State Medical Institute and in 1994, it got its university recognition. Indian students have opted for MBBS in Russia for years and here they can earn an MD degree which is equivalent to the MBBS degree in India. Omsk State Medical University is one of the best medical universities in all of Russia. Till 2018, the number of students who have appeared for FMGE after studying from OMSU is 0. Therefore, the MCI Screening Test passing percentage from this university is not available.

Omsk State Medical University main building

The university has the following faculties-

Faculty of Medicine
Faculty of Paediatrics
Faculty of Preventive Medicine
Faculty of Dentistry
Faculty of Pharmaceutics

On this page, we will learn about:

Table of Contents

Omsk State Medical University Fees, Eligibility, FMGE Result
Important Facts About Omsk State Medical University
Omsk State Medical University Eligibility Criteria
Omsk State Medical University Admission Process
Omsk State Medical University Accommodations
Omsk State Medical University Ranking
Omsk State Medical University Fees

Quick Overview

Duration	6 years
Number of students	5,500
Do I need to learn the local language?	Yes, the university will give classes for the local language from the 1st year itself.
Weather conditions	The temperature will be below 0° for 7 months and will be as low as -22° C in January.
MCI approved university	Yes
Type of University	Government
Tuition Fee structure	USD 3,400 per year or approx. ₹14.50 lakh for 6 years
Eligibility Criteria	50% marks in 12th
Dominant Religion in Russia	Christianity
MBBS Degree Name	MD (Physician) equivalent to MBBS in India
Do I need to qualify NEET to study MBBS in Russia?	Yes, qualifying NEET exam is mandatory for admission in any MCI recognised university abroad.
WHO recognised?	Yes

About the City

The university is based out of Omsk, Russia. It comes under the Siberia region and is built on the Irtysh river. It is said to be Russia’s seventh biggest city with a population of over 10 lakh. It is mainly dependent on agriculture and retail shops.

Omsk experiences very cold winters. Summers are said to be comfortable and cloudy with some rain. Winters are said to be frigid and snowy.

The highest temperature in summers can go up to 25-28°C and in winters it can go as low as -22° C. Following is the monthly average temperature in Omsk, Russia –

Month	Average High / Low (°C)
January	-13° / -22°
February	-11° / -20°
March	-3° / -12°
April	10° / -1°
May	19° / 6°
June	24° / 12°
July	25° / 14°
August	22° / 11°
September	16° / 6°
October	7° / -1°
November	-4° / -11°
December	-10° / -18°

Now, through this article, we will understand what Omsk State Medical University is all about and what are the prerequisites before applying in it for the MBBS course. We shall also understand what is the fee structure and expenses of this university.

Important Facts About Omsk State Medical University

The university offers a 6-year long MD course which is equivalent to the MBBS course in India. The course is divided into 2 parts – The first 5 years are for theoretical/classroom and clinical practice and the last 1-year is for the internship.
The university has 49 departments.
The university is recognized by MCI and WHO. You can appear for NEXT and USMLE after studying from this university.
It is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools by WHO.
More than 400 professors and associate professors are MD-PhD.
Omsk State Medical University is said to have the biggest library for a medical school in all of Russia.
It focuses on the physical training of the students as part of the daily routine. There are open gyms, ski-centres and a recreational centre for the students.
There are 22 specialized sports clubs for students.
The university is said to be one of the best in Russia and the quality of education is considered brilliant. The infrastructure is also one of the biggest infrastructures in Russia.
The fee structure is considerably lower than most of the medical schools in Russia. That’s why a lot of the Indian students prefer this university.
The city of Omsk is beautiful and the summers would be enjoyed by Indian students. But, winters can be tough.

Omsk State Medical University Eligibility Criteria

Entrance Exam in India	There are no entrance examinations in India like IELTS/SAT, etc. NEET qualification is a must for Indian students.
Age	The student must be at least 17 years old as on 31st December of the year in which the admission is being taken.
Board	The candidate must have completed class 12th from a regular and recognised board.
Marks for General Category students	The student must have an aggregate of at least 50% in Physics, Chemistry and Biology and must have English as a compulsory subject.
Marks for Other Category students	The candidate must have an aggregate of at least 40% in Physics, Chemistry and Biology and must have English as a compulsory subject.
NEET	You need to qualify NEET exam for admission in any of the MCI approved medical universities of Russia. NEET result is valid for 3 years for MBBS abroad from 2018 onwards.
Passport	The student must hold a valid passport.

Omsk State Medical University Admission Process

As in the case of most of the Russian universities, this university’s admission process is quite easy as we representatives of Global Medical Foundation will assist you in the process.

The application process consists of only 2-3 steps which a student has to keep in mind but other than that, the necessity of proper documentation is highly advised.

Let’s take a look at the admission process –

Send scan copies of your 10th mark sheet, 12th mark sheet, NEET qualified result and passport to us.
- We will check your documents and get your admission letter issued from Omsk State Medical University.
You will get a list of original documents from us which will be required for visa processing.
After receiving the original documents, we will apply for your visa and get it issued from the Embassy of Russia.
We will assist in the completion of the remaining formalities in India.
You will travel from Delhi in a group with other students.
Our team in Russia will provide airport pickup facility and transport facility to the hostel.
We will assist in the completion of all the admission formalities in Russia.
You will start your classes and also your journey of realising your dream of becoming a doctor.

That’s it. We recommend you to learn the Russian language during your free time in India after NEET. Be prepared for every possibility even if you are applying for English medium. Little Russian will go a long way.

MBBS from Omsk State Medical University Documents Required

Class 10th and 12th mark sheets.
NEET qualified result of the current or the previous two years.
Passport
Coloured photos size photos
Medical Certificate showing the results of the HIV test.

The documents asked will be notarized and the passport should be translated into Russian by us as a part of the visa process. We will get your admission letter and visa issued from the university. That’s it, the universities in Russia don’t ask much of a student that’s why most of the Indians choose to go there. Plus, the low fee and the low cost of living adds to the advantages of studying MBBS in Russia.

The only reason why an Indian student can be wary of going into a Russian university is the cold weather and the language can be a barrier for some. However, we will provide the students with complete assistance. Upon arrival in the university, the students shall carry original documents as well as the documents notarized and translated into Russian.

That’s it, Russia has been a top choice for Indian students because it asks less and also the fee structures are very low. The only thing which can come in an Indian student’s way of doing MBBS from Russia could be the language barriers. But, not to worry, if you have decided on Russia then you can start learning beforehand or can even get into Russia and then learn their language. The medium of teaching in the MBBS degree in English and most of the students have told that all the professors and seniors help freshers in understanding the workings of the country and also help in Russian.

So, there is nothing to worry about. If you are planning to settle there only and practice medicine, Russian can come in handy, although most of the citizens there speak good to moderate English.

Omsk State Medical University Accommodations

In their official website, they have stated that the foreign students are placed in double or triple rooms in their first dormitory. In total, there are 3 dormitories which are resided by more than 1,300 local and international students. 2 or 3 students are to be in a room and the yearly cost for international students is 7000 USD or approximately ₹50,000.

Each dormitory is equipped with-

Kitchens
Bathrooms
Studying rooms
Sports room
Shower units

And, every room is equipped with-

Bed
Bedside Table
Chairs
A wardrobe
2 tables
Kitchen cupboard
Bedclothes
Internet

Every dormitory has a gym which is well equipped for the students to do some physical activities as well as play some games or board games. The library is quite big and contains around 600,000 books along with an electronic library where all the notes and study materials are available issued by the staff. In the library, there are 6 departments, 7 circulation departments and 5 reading rooms.

Omsk State Medical University Ranking

As per the website 4icu.org, Omsk State Medical University ranking is 5,395 and the country rank is 196 as on 22 June 2020.

However, as stated by Global Medical Foundation on several occasions, these world rankings have no relevance while selecting the medical university for MBBS abroad. The rankings which Indian students should be checking is the MCI result. MCI Passing Percentage is not available from this university. However, there are universities with high FMGE results such as Bukovinian State Medical University, Vinnitsa National Medical University and Crimea State Medical University.