Stavropol State Medical University - Fees, FMGE Result, Should you go here?
Stavropol State Medical University is a government-run university in Stavropol, Russia. Founded in 1938, it has been one of the most popular destinations for students from all over the world. The university is very popular among Indian students for MBBS in Russia. It was previously known by various names such as Stavropol Medical Institute and Stavropol State Medical Academy. The university is quite big and is home to some of the best faculties in Russia, we will talk about all that later. First, let’s talk about the FMGE passing percentage. Between 2015-18, a total of 1,423 students appeared for FMGE after graduating from this university. This makes it one of the most popular medical universities in Russia for Indian students. However, out of these 1,423, only 137 cleared the licensing exam. This means that the passing percentage is 9.62% which is very low.
Through this blog, we shall understand about Stavropol State Medical University more regarding some important and amazing facts about the university and also about the admission process and documentation required by an Indian student.
Table of Contents
- About Stavropol State Medical University
- Quick Overview
- Important Facts Regarding Stavropol State Medical University
- About Stavropol
- Stavropol State Medical University Eligibility Criteria
- Why Global Medical Foundation for MBBS in Russia?
- Stavropol State Medical University Ranking
- Stavropol State Medical University Fees
- Admission Process
About Stavropol State Medical University
Stavropol State Medical University had its first intake of students in 1938. It was previously known as Stavropol State Medical Academy. In February 2013, the Academy officially became a university and thus got its current name. It was an important development in the history of the university. On February 18, 2013, the official state registration of amendments to the Charter of the former Stavropol State Medical Academy took place.
The university has 7 faculties, where more than 4,500 Russian and foreign students from 30+ countries are trained. The General Medicine course in English medium was started in 2005 by this university. There are about 5 lakh books and periodicals in the library of the university. Since 2010, a large digital library has been created and updated.
Quick Overview
| Duration | 6 years |
| Medium of Instruction | English for the full course |
| 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 5 months – from November to March. The temperature goes as low as -8° C in January & February. |
| MCI recognised | Yes |
| Type of University | Government |
| Tuition Fee structure | USD 4,600 per year or approximately ₹20 lakh for 6 years |
| 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 |
Important Facts Regarding Stavropol State Medical University
- The university offers an MD course which is equivalent to an MBBS course in India. The duration of the course is 5.7-6 years and the length is divided into 2 phases- First 4 years of classroom training and the rest 2 years are for clinical training in hospitals and clinics.
- International students are taught in batches of 8-12 students.
- Currently, more than 4000 students from 40 countries are studying at the university.
- Stavropol State Medical University is one of the 3 universities of Stavropol, Russia.
- The university is recognized by ECFMG (USA), MCI and WHO.
- It is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools by WHO.
- There are different faculties in the universities in which more than 1,500 professors and trainers teach the students.
- The quality of education is revered worldwide and the fee structure is quite affordable with affordable lodgings inside the campus. If one wants to live off-campus, the cost of living too is quite affordable for Indian students.
- The university is equipped with modern equipment and the infrastructure is quite big.
About Stavropol
The university is situated in the heart of Stavropol which is considered the pearl of Russia. Stavropol is an administrative, agricultural, scientific, industrial and cultural centre that has much to offer to every university and or places of businesses. Stavropol is also blessed with a great climate throughout the year which an Indian student hopes for. The temperature is cold and temperate throughout the year with a minimum of rain. There are tons of tourist destinations and places to visit in Stavropol, be sure to check everything about the city before applying and make sure to do everything an MBBS student can do there.
Here is the monthly average temperature at Stavropol city –
| Month | Average High / Low (°C) |
| January | -1° / -8° |
| February | 0° / -7° |
| March | 6° / -3° |
| April | 14° / 4° |
| May | 19° / 9° |
| June | 24° / 13° |
| July | 27° / 15° |
| August | 26° / 15° |
| September | 21° / 10° |
| October | 13° / 4° |
| November | 6° / -1° |
| December | 1° / -5° |
Stavropol 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. |
Why Global Medical Foundation for MBBS in Russia?
- Global Medical Foundation is the official and authorised representative of many Russian medical universities.
- We have sent more than 350+ students for studying MBBS in abroad.
- Shobhit Jayaswal has visited many Russian medical universities.
- We have our own Indian partner for taking care of students in Russia.
- Right experience to provide guidance to Indian students.
- Genuine and complete information about all the universities in Russia.
- 100% visa guarantee.
- Complete admission assistance, visa assistance, assistance with foreign exchange, payment of fees, forex card at our office.
- Assistance with flight booking, we send students in groups.
- Free study material, laptop bag, lab coat to every student.
- We can provide the reference number of current students and passed out students.
Stavropol State Medical University Ranking
As per the website 4icu.org, Stavropol State Medical University ranking is 5,778 and the country rank is 211 as on 4 July 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.
MCI passing ratio of Russia
FMGE passing percentage of some of the most popular medical universities in Russia between 2015-18 –
University Appeared Passed Passing % (2015-18) Passing % in 2019
Altai State Medical University NA NA NA NA
Bashkir State Medical University 118 15 12.71% 10/32 = 31.25%
Belgorod State National Research University 26 2 7.69% 21/97 = 21.64%
Crimea Federal University 533 132 24.76% 125/311 = 40.19%
Dagestan State Medical Academy 424 23 5.42% 10/91 = 10.99%
Far Eastern Federal University NA NA NA NA
I P Pavlov State Medical University 47 5 10.64% NA
I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University 131 8 6.10% 4/29 = 13.79%
Irkutsk State Medical University 20 1 5% 0/4 = 0%
Kabardino-Balkarian State University 15 0 0% 0/3 = 0%
Kazan Federal University NA NA NA NA
Kazan State Medical University 450 68 15.11% 55/166 = 33.13%
Kuban State Medical Academy 238 9 3.78% 3/83 = 3.61%
Kursk State Medical University 423 56 13.24% 106/308 = 34.42%
Orenburg State Medical University NA NA NA 24/61 = 39.34
Peoples' Friendship University 41 9 21.95% 2/8 = 25%
Rostov State Medical University 782 67 8.57% 11/144 = 7.64
Russian National Research Medical University Named After N.I. Pirogov 104 3 2.88% 1/24 = 4.17%
Ryazan State Medical University 364 50 13.73% 9/60 = 15%
Saratov State Medical University 223 26 11.66% 3/42 = 7.14%
Smolensk State Medical Academy 1,449 345 23.81% 157/401 = 39.15
Stavropol State Medical Academy 1,423 137 9.62% 52/392 = 13.27%
Tver Medical State Academy 1,972 263 13.33% 155/636 = 24.37%
Volgograd State Medical University 891 100 11.22% 107/382 = 28.01%
Voronezh State Medical University 382 32 8.38% 50/230 =21.74%
Check Full List of FMGE passing ration country-wise from 2012-14 and 2015-18.
Stavropol State Medical University Fees
Here is Stavropol State Medical University Fees –
| Tuition Fees/year | Hostel Fees/year | |
| in USD | 4,600 | 750 |
| in ₹ | 3,31,200 | 54,000 |
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.
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 Stavropol 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 Altai 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.
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