Is RostSMU's MBBS degree valid for practising medicine in India?

Yes. RostSMU is listed in the WHO's World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS) and is recognised by India's National Medical Commission (NMC). Graduates must clear the NExT (formerly FMGE) screening exam to obtain registration to practise in India.

What is the medium of instruction at Rostov State Medical University?

The MBBS programme for international students is taught in English. Russian language is taught as a compulsory subject from Year 1, as it becomes essential for clinical communication with patients from Year 3 onwards.

How many Indian students study at RostSMU and is there an Indian community?

RostSMU has one of the larger Indian student populations among Russian medical universities. There is an active Indian Students Association, an Indian meal arrangements with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, and a strong peer support network for new arrivals.

Is RostSMU's MBBS degree valid for practising medicine in India?

Yes. RostSMU is listed in the WHO's World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS) and is recognised by India's National Medical Commission (NMC). Graduates must clear the NExT (formerly FMGE) screening exam to obtain registration to practise in India.

What is the medium of instruction at Rostov State Medical University?

The MBBS programme for international students is taught in English. Russian language is taught as a compulsory subject from Year 1, as it becomes essential for clinical communication with patients from Year 3 onwards.

How many Indian students study at RostSMU and is there an Indian community?

RostSMU has one of the larger Indian student populations among Russian medical universities. There is an active Indian Students Association, an Indian meal arrangements with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, and a strong peer support network for new arrivals.

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Rostov State Medical University: Academics & Curriculum

Academic structure, teaching phases, clinical training, and curriculum at Rostov State Medical University — everything Indian students need before enrolling.

Rostov-on-Don

Est. 1915

$6,000 / year

6 years MBBS

Academic structure

Medical Degree / MD (Rostov)

Duration—6 yearsMedium—EnglishIntake—

Tuition fee

$6,000

Estimated hostel fee with food

$2,500

Tuition fee and hostel estimate

YearTuitionHostelTotal / yr

Year 1$6,000$2,500$8,500

Year 2$6,000$2,500$8,500

Year 3$6,000$2,500$8,500

Year 4$6,000$2,500$8,500

Year 5$6,000$2,500$8,500

Year 6$6,000$2,500$8,500

Clinical & support

Clinical exposure

Primary clinical base at the 1,000-bed RostSMU University Hospital. Students rotate through 10+ multidisciplinary city clinics, gaining deep exposure to surgery and maternal health.

Teaching hospitals

RostSMU Academic Multidisciplinary Clinic (860-bed university hospital)
Rostov Regional Clinical Hospital
Multidisciplinary Clinical Medical Centre 'Medical Campus'
Regional Oncological Dispensary
Regional Clinical Medical Rehabilitation Facility
Regional TB Dispensary