Question 1

Is Khanty-Mansiysk State Medical Academy a public or private institution?

Accepted Answer

It is a public institution, but unlike most other universities in this comparison set it is a regional institution under Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug–Yugra rather than a federal institution under Russia's national Ministry of Health — worth noting since it affects governance and funding structure, though not its WDOMS listing or NMC-relevant recognition pathway.

Question 2

What language is the programme taught in?

Accepted Answer

The English-medium General Medicine programme is taught in English for pre-clinical years, with Russian language instruction integrated for clinical-year hospital communication.

Question 3

Can Indian students get direct admission after Class 12?

Accepted Answer

Yes — admission requires 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology at a minimum of 50% marks and a qualifying NEET score, following the standard route for NMC-recognised Russian medical universities.

Question 4

What is the total MBBS cost at Khanty-Mansiysk State Medical Academy?

Accepted Answer

Annual tuition is reported at approximately $3,000-5,000 USD. Compulsory Indian meal arrangements adds RUB 9,000/month (~₹1.17 lakh/year), and campus logistics adds approximately ₹78,000/year, plus a one-time refundable RUB 25,000 security deposit. Total annual cost including compulsory meal arrangements is commonly estimated around ₹5-6 lakh/year.

Question 5

How do I apply to Khanty-Mansiysk State Medical Academy?

Accepted Answer

Applications typically go through the academy's international admissions office or an authorised recruitment partner, with an invitation letter issued ahead of the Russian student visa process.

Question 6

Is IELTS or another English test required?

Accepted Answer

Most Russian medical universities, including KHMSMA, do not require IELTS/TOEFL for English-medium admission, relying on internal assessment. This should be reconfirmed for the current admission cycle.

Question 7

Why is Indian meal arrangements compulsory at Khanty-Mansiysk, and is that a red flag?

Accepted Answer

It is not a red flag — it reflects practical necessity. The small Indian student community in a remote Siberian city cannot sustain an optional, informally organised meal arrangements, so the university runs it as a compulsory institutional service to guarantee consistent daily living access from day one. Students should simply build the roughly ₹1.17 lakh/year cost into their budget from the outset rather than treating it as optional.

Question 8

Are there stipend or paid-work opportunities during the programme?

Accepted Answer

No structured paid stipend or work-study programme for international students is documented at KHMSMA. Budget on the assumption that costs are fully self-funded.

Question 9

When does the academic year start?

Accepted Answer

The primary intake is September, following the standard Russian academic calendar.

Question 10

Do I need an eligibility certificate or pre-approval from India?

Accepted Answer

Indian students are generally expected to secure the relevant NMC eligibility certificate before starting the course. NMC rules can change, so applicants should verify current requirements with the National Medical Commission.

Question 11

Is Khanty-Mansiysk State Medical Academy recognised for practicing in India after graduation?

Accepted Answer

KHMSMA is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS). Graduates must separately clear NMC's NExT exam to practice in India; the academy's FMGE/NExT pass-rate history is not prominently published in independently verified national cohort data in the sources reviewed, so applicants should request current 2022-2024 outcome data directly from the university before enrolling.

Question 12

What makes Khanty-Mansiysk unusual as a university city?

Accepted Answer

Khanty-Mansiysk sits in Russia's oil-producing heartland — the Khanty-Mansiysk Autonomous Okrug is one of the country's largest oil-producing regions — and that wealth funds city and hospital infrastructure well beyond what a 100,000-person city would typically support, including a modern sports complex and international chess-tournament facilities. Winters are extreme (-40°C), but the city is engineered to function through them.

Question 13

What accommodation options exist besides the university campus logistics?

Accepted Answer

Private apartment rentals exist in Khanty-Mansiysk but are uncommon among international medical students, most of whom remain in the university campus logistics system, particularly given the compulsory meal arrangements arrangement is tied to campus logistics-block dining facilities.

MBBS at Khanty-Mansiysk State Medical Academy

Academic structure

MBBS at Khanty-Mansiysk State Medical Academy

Academic structure