# Privolzhsky Research Medical University > Privolzhsky Research Medical University (PRMU, Nizhny Novgorod) had a 44.6% FMGE pass rate in 2022, and Indian Embassy data from 2015–2018 shows 39 graduates appeared with 14 passing (35.90%) — the highest historical pass rate of any Russian medical university in that period. This institution has consistently produced above-average FMGE outcomes relative to its size. The university holds Research Medical University status, located in Nizhny Novgorod — Russia's 5th largest city, 400 km east of Moscow on the Volga. Annual tuition is approximately $5,500–6,000. Nizhny Novgorod is a major industrial and cultural centre with strong transport links to Moscow (4 hours by high-speed Sapsan train). - Canonical page: https://www.studentstraffic.com/university/privolzhsky-research-medical-university - Last reviewed: 2026-05-31 - Publisher: Students Traffic (https://www.studentstraffic.com/) ## Key facts - Location: Nizhny Novgorod, [Russia](https://www.studentstraffic.com/countries/russia) - Type: Public - Established: 1920 - Official website: https://pimunn.ru/en/ - Published programmes on Students Traffic: 1 ## Recognition and approvals - WDOMS Listed - Verify: [PRMU official website](https://pimunn.ru/en/) - Verify: [PRMU foreign applicants page](https://pimunn.ru/en/admissions/foreign-applicants/) ## Programmes | Programme | Course | Duration | Medium | Tuition per year | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [Doctor of Medicine (Equivalent to MBBS in India)](https://www.studentstraffic.com/mbbs-in-privolzhsky-research-medical-university) | MBBS | 6 years | English | $5,100 (official: RUB 4,60,000) | ## Why students choose it - PRMU explicitly advertises full-fledged Medical Specialist programs in English, including General Medicine. - The official English site describes training through departments, clinical sites, and internships at major city hospitals. - PRMU publishes stronger accommodation detail than many peers, including six modern accommodations with kitchens and in-building daily living options. ## Things to consider - PRMU has a smaller Indian student cohort than universities like Orenburg or Smolensk — peer FMGE coaching networks and Indian meal arrangements infrastructure are less developed. Students need to be more self-reliant on FMGE preparation. - The Research Medical University designation means stronger faculty research involvement, which benefits students interested in research but may mean faculty time is split across research and teaching. - Nizhny Novgorod's high-speed rail link to Moscow (4 hours, Sapsan train) makes Moscow accessible for embassy services and airport travel without requiring overnight stays. ## Best fit for - Students who want a public Russian university that clearly promotes an English General Medicine route on its own official site. - Applicants who value explicit hospital-linked training and a larger research-medical-university ecosystem. - Families who want more concrete official dormitory information before shortlisting a university. ## Campus and city PRMU's English site presents a sizeable medical campus with 8 faculties, international exchange activity, and more than 8,300 students. The official pages also describe six modern accommodations and a student life that is closely integrated with the university rather than outsourced. PRMU is explicitly based in Nizhny Novgorod, and its foreign-applicant materials repeatedly frame the city as the home base for both admissions and student life. That gives applicants a clearer large-city study environment than a remote single-campus model. The rector's message on PRMU's English site says students train at university departments and clinical sites and complete internships at the largest hospitals of the city. The same page names university-hospital partnerships such as the Regional Pediatric Hospital and the Institute for Pediatric Research. ## Hostel, food and safety PRMU's official English site says the university has six modern accommodations with shared rooms, furniture, bed linen, kitchens, and in-building cafes or canteens. That is stronger official accommodation detail than many Russian university English pages provide. The official site says accommodation buildings have kitchens and also mentions cafes and canteens in the building. It does not mention Indian mess facilities or India-specific food support on the pages checked. PRMU's official English pages emphasize dormitory accommodation, student conduct expectations, and structured admissions contacts, but they do not publish a dedicated public campus-safety page. Students should confirm current dormitory rules and emergency support contacts directly with PRMU. The foreign-applicants page gives a direct admissions email and phone contact, lays out a foreign-applicant procedure, and links visa and registration guidance. Combined with the university's large international-student share, that suggests a mature international admissions workflow. ## Frequently asked questions ### Does PRMU officially promote General Medicine in English? Yes. PRMU's English home page says it offers full-fledged Medical Specialist programs in English, including General Medicine. ### What tuition is publicly listed on the official site for 2025/2026? PRMU's official 2025/2026 student fee table lists General Medicine at 305670 RUB for year 1, then 277700 RUB for year 2, and 241800 RUB for years 3 to 6. ### What accommodation detail does PRMU publish officially? The official English site says PRMU has six modern accommodations with shared rooms, furniture, bed linen, kitchens, and cafes or canteens within the building. ### What is Privolzhsky Research Medical University's ranking and NMC status? Privolzhsky Research Medical University (PRMU, formerly Nizhny Novgorod State Medical Academy) is located in Nizhny Novgorod — Russia's 5th largest city, 400 km east of Moscow. PRMU holds Research Medical University status and is NMC and WDOMS recognised. Nizhny Novgorod is Russia's most economically significant Volga city, with strong industry and a large student population. Annual tuition is approximately $5,500–6,000. PRMU's research designation means stronger faculty research output than standard medical academies. ### What is the FMGE pass rate at Privolzhsky Research Medical University? Privolzhsky Research Medical University had a 44.6% FMGE pass rate in 2022, and Indian Embassy data from 2015–2018 shows 39 graduates appeared with 14 passing (35.90%) — the highest percentage of any Russian medical university in that historical period. The university's consistent above-average FMGE performance relative to its cohort size makes it one of the stronger options for FMGE outcomes in Russia, though it is less widely marketed to Indian students than more prominent names like Sechenov or Kazan. Russia's national FMGE average is 29.54% for 2024. ## Sources - [PRMU English home page](https://pimunn.ru/en/) (checked 2026-03-30) - [PRMU foreign applicants page](https://pimunn.ru/en/admissions/foreign-applicants/) (checked 2026-03-30) - [PRMU student tuition page](https://pimunn.ru/student/student/) (checked 2026-03-30) ## Free counselling Students Traffic offers free admission counselling for this university and its programmes. - Contact: https://www.studentstraffic.com/contact - WhatsApp: https://wa.me/919176162888 - Phone: +91 91761 62888 - Email: hello@studentstraffic.com