Cheapest MBBS in Russia 2026
Most affordable MBBS universities in Russia for Indian students 2026. Sorted by lowest total cost including tuition, hostel, and living expenses.
Reviewed by the iAMBBS medical admissions team•Last updated July 2026
Looking for the most affordable MBBS options in Russia? This list ranks medical universities by total 6-year cost (tuition + hostel + living expenses) to help Indian students and families find genuine budget-friendly options without compromising on NMC approval or education quality.
Among the 174 universities listed, 94 are NMC approved and 161 are government institutions. The highest FMGE pass rate is 100% at Belgorod State University. Average annual fees are approximately $5,649 (₹4.8 lakhs).
What "Cheapest MBBS in Russia" Really Includes
Affordable MBBS options in Russia are ranked here by total six-year cost — tuition plus hostel and living expenses — not just the headline tuition figure. A low first-year fee can hide higher living or later-year costs, so always compare the lifetime number. Every university listed is NMC-approved, because a cheap degree that can't be used in India is no saving at all.
Compare Top 50 of 174 Universities
| # | University | Fees / yr | 6-yr Total | FMGE % | NMC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nalchik Medical CollegeNalchik, Russia | $2,700 (₹2.3L) | ₹14L | — | — |
| 2 | Ryazan Medical UniversityRyazan, Russia | $2,720 (₹2.3L) | ₹14L | — | — |
| 3 | Ryazan Medical CollegeRyazan, Russia | $2,720 (₹2.3L) | ₹14L | — | Yes |
| 4 | Chuvash State Medical University | $2,800 (₹2.4L) | ₹14L | — | Yes |
| 5 | Krasnodar Medical CollegeKrasnodar, Russia | $2,980 (₹2.5L) | ₹15L | — | Yes |
| 6 | Kuban State Medical UniversityKrasnodar, Russia | $2,980 (₹2.5L) | ₹15L | 6% | — |
| 7 | Krasnodar Medical UniversityKrasnodar, Russia | $2,980 (₹2.5L) | ₹15L | — | — |
| 8 | South Ural State Medical UniversityChelyabinsk, Russia | $2,988 (₹2.5L) | ₹15L | — | — |
| 9 | Ekaterinburg Medical CollegeEkaterinburg, Russia | $2,988 (₹2.5L) | ₹15L | — | — |
| 10 | Ural State Medical UniversityEkaterinburg, Russia | $2,988 (₹2.5L) | ₹15L | — | — |
| 11 | Yakutsk Medical CollegeYakutsk, Russia | $3,250 (₹2.8L) | ₹17L | — | Yes |
| 12 | Tula State University | $3,300 (₹2.8L) | ₹17L | — | Yes |
| 13 | Chelyabinsk Medical CollegeChelyabinsk, Russia | $3,333 (₹2.8L) | ₹17L | — | Yes |
| 14 | North Caucasian State Medical Academy | $3,333 (₹2.8L) | ₹17L | — | Yes |
| 15 | Ulyanovsk Medical CollegeUlyanovsk, Russia | $3,333 (₹2.8L) | ₹17L | — | — |
Showing top 15 by ranking. Full details for all 174 universities below.
Nalchik Medical College
Ryazan Medical University
Ryazan Medical College
Chuvash State Medical University
Krasnodar Medical College
Kuban State Medical University
Krasnodar Medical University
South Ural State Medical University
Ekaterinburg Medical College
Ural State Medical University
Yakutsk Medical College
Tula State University
Chelyabinsk Medical College
North Caucasian State Medical Academy
Ulyanovsk Medical College
Chechen State University
Vladikavkaz Medical College
Kaluga State University Medical Institute
Yaroslavl State Medical University
Orel Medical Institute
Tula Medical Institute
Tula Medical College
Russian State Medical University
Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University
Belgorod Medical College
Kabardino-Balkarian State University
North Ossetian Medical Academy
Orel Medical College
Petrozavodsk State University
Yaroslavl Medical College
Petrozavodsk Medical Institute
Saint Petersburg Surgery Institute
St. Petersburg State Medical University
Vladivostok Medical College
Ulyanovsk Medical Institute
Saint Petersburg Medical College #2
Saint Petersburg Military Medical Academy
Saint Petersburg Psychiatry Institute
Grozny Medical Institute
Astrakhan Medical College
Astrakhan State Medical University
Barnaul Medical College
Altai State Medical University
Altai Medical University
Kalmyk State University
Sibirskaya Medical Institute
Kemerovo Medical Academy
Kemerovo Medical College
Kemerovo State Medical University
Costs Students Forget to Budget For
Beyond tuition and hostel, plan for one-time and recurring extras: flights home (often twice a year), winter clothing for cold countries, mandatory health insurance, visa/residence renewals, and a local SIM and food. These typically add ₹1–3 lakh across the course. Building them into your budget from day one prevents mid-course financial stress.
Cheapest Isn't Always Best
The lowest-fee university is not automatically the right choice. A slightly higher-fee university with a much better FMGE pass rate and stronger clinical training is usually the better long-term investment. Use cost as a filter, then decide on FMGE outcomes and NMC approval.
How to Apply for MBBS in Russia
Once you have shortlisted a university from the list above, the process is straightforward: confirm you have qualified NEET, prepare your documents (10th/12th mark sheets, NEET scorecard, passport), apply to the university, receive the admission/invitation letter, and process your student visa. iAMBBS provides free, honest guidance at every step — from matching your NEET score and budget to a university in Russia, through admission and visa, to arrival support.