Yaroslavl State Medical University (YSMU, est. 1944) is a public dedicated medical university listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS FAIMER ID F0001548, currently operational).
Location
Yaroslavl, Russia
Programme focus
MBBS
Indicative annual tuition
$3,900
Next intake
Guidance available
$3,900
6 years
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Yaroslavl State Medical University (YSMU, est. 1944) is a public dedicated medical university listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS FAIMER ID F0001548, currently operational).
Location
Yaroslavl, Russia
Programme focus
MBBS
Indicative annual tuition
$3,900
Next intake
Guidance available
$3,900
6 years
English
Guidance available
Yaroslavl, Russia
Public/State
Yaroslavl State Medical University (YSMU, est. 1944) is a public dedicated medical university listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS FAIMER ID F0001548, currently operational). It is located in Yaroslavl — a Golden Ring city 280 km northeast of Moscow on the Volga River — with a 2024 FMGE pass rate of 25.80%. Exhaustive research beyond WDOMS listing and Russian state accreditation did not surface an additional independently verifiable specialty or international accreditation for this university; those two are the confirmed recognitions. Annual tuition is 350,000 rubles (approximately $4,000 USD / ₹3.4 lakh/year). Hostel is approximately 90,000 rubles/year ($1,020). Total 6-year all-in cost: approximately ₹28-36 lakh. An Indian canteen serves approximately 800 students daily. Train access to Moscow (2.5 hours) is a significant practical advantage.
Yaroslavl (population 590,000) is architecturally one of Russia's most beautiful provincial cities and a UNESCO World Heritage Site — medieval churches, the historic Old City, the broad Volga River embankment, and a lively cultural calendar make daily life more aesthetically rich than in typical Siberian university towns. The city is compact and walkable, and Moscow is 2.5 hours by Sapsan fast train, giving students access to the Indian community, embassy, and international airports without living in Moscow. YSMU's Indian student community is well-established, with a functional canteen and cultural associations. Winter temperatures average -10°C to -15°C — milder than Siberian universities.
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Yaroslavl (population 590,000) is architecturally one of Russia's most beautiful provincial cities and a UNESCO World Heritage Site — medieval churches, the historic Old City, the broad Volga River embankment, and a lively cultural calendar make daily life more aesthetically rich than in typical Siberian university towns. The city is compact and walkable, and Moscow is 2.5 hours by Sapsan fast train, giving students access to the Indian community, embassy, and international airports without living in Moscow. YSMU's Indian student community is well-established, with a functional canteen and cultural associations. Winter temperatures average -10°C to -15°C — milder than Siberian universities.
YSMU provides hostel accommodation in shared rooms for 2-4 students, furnished with beds, desks, wardrobes, and shared bathrooms, plus central heating, 24/7 security, and common kitchens. Private hostel options are also used by some students at approximately 10,000 rubles/month. Annual hostel cost in the standard university dormitory is approximately 90,000 rubles ($1,020 / ₹87,000).
An Indian canteen serves approximately 800 YSMU Indian students daily with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, at a monthly canteen cost of approximately ₹8,000-12,000. Self-cooking in hostel kitchens is an alternative. Yaroslavl's proximity to Moscow (2.5 hours by fast train) makes Indian grocery restocking trips practical for items not stocked locally.
Yaroslavl is a historically significant, well-maintained Russian city with low petty-crime rates and active law enforcement. The established Indian community of 800+ at the university provides a functional peer safety network for new arrivals. No documented safety concerns specific to Indian students at YSMU were found during research; students should still complete mandatory migration registration promptly on arrival as in any Russian city. YSMU has an international student office experienced with a large Indian cohort, and FMGE coaching is available as part of structured academic support. Russian language instruction is integrated into the curriculum ahead of clinical years. The Moscow proximity (2.5 hours) allows students to access Indian embassy services, Indian doctors, and Indian community resources without relocating — a genuine logistical advantage over more remote Russian university towns.
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Yaroslavl, Russia
Public/State
Yaroslavl State Medical University (YSMU, est. 1944) is a public dedicated medical university listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS FAIMER ID F0001548, currently operational). It is located in Yaroslavl — a Golden Ring city 280 km northeast of Moscow on the Volga River — with a 2024 FMGE pass rate of 25.80%. Exhaustive research beyond WDOMS listing and Russian state accreditation did not surface an additional independently verifiable specialty or international accreditation for this university; those two are the confirmed recognitions. Annual tuition is 350,000 rubles (approximately $4,000 USD / ₹3.4 lakh/year). Hostel is approximately 90,000 rubles/year ($1,020). Total 6-year all-in cost: approximately ₹28-36 lakh. An Indian canteen serves approximately 800 students daily. Train access to Moscow (2.5 hours) is a significant practical advantage.
Yaroslavl (population 590,000) is architecturally one of Russia's most beautiful provincial cities and a UNESCO World Heritage Site — medieval churches, the historic Old City, the broad Volga River embankment, and a lively cultural calendar make daily life more aesthetically rich than in typical Siberian university towns. The city is compact and walkable, and Moscow is 2.5 hours by Sapsan fast train, giving students access to the Indian community, embassy, and international airports without living in Moscow. YSMU's Indian student community is well-established, with a functional canteen and cultural associations. Winter temperatures average -10°C to -15°C — milder than Siberian universities.
Open a programme profile for eligibility, tuition, curriculum and application planning.
Practical information about day-to-day life while pursuing this program at Yaroslavl State Medical University in Yaroslavl, the country. This covers the campus environment, accommodation, daily living and available safety and student-support services.
Yaroslavl (population 590,000) is architecturally one of Russia's most beautiful provincial cities and a UNESCO World Heritage Site — medieval churches, the historic Old City, the broad Volga River embankment, and a lively cultural calendar make daily life more aesthetically rich than in typical Siberian university towns. The city is compact and walkable, and Moscow is 2.5 hours by Sapsan fast train, giving students access to the Indian community, embassy, and international airports without living in Moscow. YSMU's Indian student community is well-established, with a functional canteen and cultural associations. Winter temperatures average -10°C to -15°C — milder than Siberian universities.
YSMU provides hostel accommodation in shared rooms for 2-4 students, furnished with beds, desks, wardrobes, and shared bathrooms, plus central heating, 24/7 security, and common kitchens. Private hostel options are also used by some students at approximately 10,000 rubles/month. Annual hostel cost in the standard university dormitory is approximately 90,000 rubles ($1,020 / ₹87,000).
An Indian canteen serves approximately 800 YSMU Indian students daily with vegetarian and non-vegetarian options, at a monthly canteen cost of approximately ₹8,000-12,000. Self-cooking in hostel kitchens is an alternative. Yaroslavl's proximity to Moscow (2.5 hours by fast train) makes Indian grocery restocking trips practical for items not stocked locally.
Yaroslavl is a historically significant, well-maintained Russian city with low petty-crime rates and active law enforcement. The established Indian community of 800+ at the university provides a functional peer safety network for new arrivals. No documented safety concerns specific to Indian students at YSMU were found during research; students should still complete mandatory migration registration promptly on arrival as in any Russian city. YSMU has an international student office experienced with a large Indian cohort, and FMGE coaching is available as part of structured academic support. Russian language instruction is integrated into the curriculum ahead of clinical years. The Moscow proximity (2.5 hours) allows students to access Indian embassy services, Indian doctors, and Indian community resources without relocating — a genuine logistical advantage over more remote Russian university towns.
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