Introduction to Rostov State Medical University –

Rostov State Medical University (RostSMU) is the 7th oldest medical university in Russia and is currently one of the best medical universities for international students. In fact, it is the No.1 ranked medical university in Southern Russia. It is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools and is recognised by WHO. The degree awarded by Rostov State Medical University is accepted in Canada as well.

Rostov State Medical University is a preferred choice for Indian students because of the highly subsidized fee by the Russian Ministry of Health & Education. It is a government university. The high quality of education combined with this low-cost factor is one of the main reasons for choosing RostSMU. This university is one of the best and cheapest options for studying MBBS in Russia in 2022.

The official name of the University is ‘Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education Rostov State Medical University of the Ministry of Healthcare of the Russian Federation’, abbreviated as ‘FSBEI HE RostSMU MOH Russia’. It was formed by the Ministry of Healthcare of the Russian Federation. More than 1,000 Indian students have graduated from RostSMU.

On this page, you will find the following information –

Rostov State Medical University Overview

Why choose Rostov State Medical University?

The following are the advantages of studying MBBS at Rostov State Medical University, Russia –

• One of the cheapest and best options for studying MBBS in Russia for an Indian student.
• Indian mess facility is available to serve Lunch and Dinner.
• Easy connectivity from Moscow as it takes only 1.5-2 hours to travel between Moscow and Rostov-on-don.
• An Indian restaurant is available in the city.
• Indian batches have passed out from this university.
• Limited intake and no overcrowding.
• Number 1 ranked medical university in south Russia.
• 5 fully equipped government hostels.
• Classrooms/departments/hostel/mess are all on the same campus which means that the student will save travelling time and cost.

Medium of Instruction

As per the new NMC rules and regulations, it is compulsory that the medium of teaching should be English for the whole course duration.

RostSMU is recognized by the World Health Organization. Many batches of Indian students have already passed from Rostov State Medical University. The course duration is 5.8 years and the medium of instruction is English for the complete course duration. Rostov State Medical University is one of the world’s leading teaching and research institutions, dedicated to preparing students for their medical careers. It is one of the most famous universities among Indian students.

Short History – The history of the University began in 1930 when the Medical Faculty of the University was reorganized into the Institute of Medicine, which has become the largest medical university in the south region of the USSR. In 1994, the Institute was granted University status. Today, the Rostov State Medical University is the largest medical research center in Southern Russia.

The following are Rostov State Medical University Eligibility criteria for admission of an Indian student:

The clinic of Rostov State Medical University includes:

• 20 inpatient units with 675 beds (including 125 day care beds),
• Medical Center,
• Consultative Outpatient Department, a Dental Department,
• 13 medical-diagnostic subdivisions,
• 2 Departments of Anesthesiology and Resuscitation,
• Сenter of Medical Ophthalmology,
• Blood Technology Center.

Today the clinic staff consists of more than 353 physicians, including 11 professors, 28 Doctors of Medical Science and 52 PhDs; more than 30 employees of the university are the main external specialists and experts of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation in the Southern Federal District, the Ministry of Health of the Rostov region and the Municipal Council «Health Management in Rostov-on-Don».

As in August 2022, following is Rostov State Medical University’s world ranking:

• As per the website 4icu.org (a non-academic ranking website), Rostov State University’s world ranking is 5,196 and its country rank is 221.
• The university is ranked No.1 among the medical universities in Southern Russia.

The medical course in Russia is known as MD Physician. You must understand that MD in Russia is equivalent to MBBS in India. The only difference is in the nomenclature. The National Medical Commission (NMC) of India knows that MD in Russia is a bachelor-level degree program. After returning on completion of  MBBS in Russia, you will appear and qualify the licensing exam to practice in India. 

Rostov State Medical University is recognized by the following international organisations to name a few:

• World Health Organisation,
• General Medical Council,
• International Medical Education Directory,
• ECFMG

• Mark sheet of class 10th and 12th.
• Date of birth certificate.
• HIV test report. (Name must be as per passport, date of birth and passport number).
• A valid passport with a minimum validity of 2 years.
• The age limit for applicants to higher educational establishments is 17- 28 years.

There are a total of 5 hostels for the students at Rostov State Medical University, which can accommodate more than 2,000 students. It is compulsory for the students to live in the hostel.

All the hostels are fashioned in flat type system with attached bathroom, toilet and kitchen. The hostel and all the rooms are centrally heated. Rooms are fully furnished. The system of residence is separate for boys and girls.

Hostel facilites include:

• 3 seated big rooms,
• central heating,
• full furniture with beddings, shower room, toilet, washbasin,
• security guards, reception, laundry, cleaning and washing personnel, reading rooms, etc.

Following is Rostov State Medical University Fees Structure for 2022 intake –

1st Year: USD 6,500 (It includes tuition fee, hostel fee, Medical insurance, registration, and visa extension).
2nd Year onwards: USD 4,280 (It includes tuition fee, hostel fee, Medical insurance, registration, and visa extension).

Note:

• (8-10% tuition fees can be increased from 2nd to 6th year).
• USD 1 = Ruble 75 used for calculation above.