WHO Approved Medical Universities in Russia 2026
WHO approved (WDOMS listed) medical universities in Russia for Indian students 2026. Verified recognition status, fees, FMGE pass rates.
Reviewed by the iAMBBS medical admissions team•Last updated July 2026
Medical universities in Russia listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS), maintained by the World Health Organization (WHO). WHO/WDOMS listing is an important recognition alongside NMC approval — it validates that the university meets international standards for medical education.
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).
WHO / WDOMS Listing Explained
A WHO-approved university in Russia is one listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS), jointly maintained by the World Federation for Medical Education and the FAIMER foundation and referenced by the WHO. WDOMS listing signals that the medical school is recognised by its own country's health authority and meets baseline international standards.
Compare Top 50 of 174 Universities
| # | University | Fees / yr | 6-yr Total | FMGE % | NMC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belgorod State University | $4,900 (₹4.2L) | ₹25L | 100% | Yes |
| 2 | Kazan State Medical UniversityKazan, Russia | $7,941 (₹6.7L) | ₹40L | 24% | Yes |
| 3 | Tambov State University | $4,556 (₹3.9L) | ₹23L | 34% | Yes |
| 4 | Peoples Friendship University of Russia | $11,000 (₹9.3L) | ₹56L | 25% | Yes |
| 5 | Kazan Medical CollegeKazan, Russia | $7,941 (₹6.7L) | ₹40L | — | Yes |
| 6 | Kursk State Medical UniversityKursk, Russia | $6,397 (₹5.4L) | ₹33L | 18% | Yes |
| 7 | Volgograd State Medical UniversityVolgograd, Russia | $5,000 (₹4.3L) | ₹26L | 15% | Yes |
| 8 | Saint Petersburg Surgery InstituteSaint Petersburg, Russia | $3,667 (₹3.1L) | ₹19L | — | Yes |
| 9 | Tver Medical CollegeTver, Russia | $4,778 (₹4.1L) | ₹24L | — | Yes |
| 10 | Saint Petersburg Family Medicine CollegeSaint Petersburg, Russia | $5,500 (₹4.7L) | ₹28L | — | Yes |
| 11 | Moscow Medical College 1Moscow, Russia | $6,862 (₹5.8L) | ₹35L | — | Yes |
| 12 | St. Petersburg State Medical UniversitySt, Russia | $3,667 (₹3.1L) | ₹19L | — | Yes |
| 13 | North Caucasian State Medical Academy | $3,333 (₹2.8L) | ₹17L | — | Yes |
| 14 | Mari State UniversityYoshkar-Ola, Russia | $5,167 (₹4.4L) | ₹26L | — | Yes |
| 15 | Kemerovo Medical AcademyKemerovo, Russia | $4,346 (₹3.7L) | ₹22L | — | Yes |
Showing top 15 by ranking. Full details for all 174 universities below.
Belgorod State University
Kazan State Medical University
Tambov State University
Peoples Friendship University of Russia
Kazan Medical College
Kursk State Medical University
Volgograd State Medical University
Saint Petersburg Surgery Institute
Tver Medical College
Saint Petersburg Family Medicine College
Moscow Medical College 1
St. Petersburg State Medical University
North Caucasian State Medical Academy
Mari State University
Kemerovo Medical Academy
Samara State Medical University
Moscow Pediatric Medical College
Moscow Teaching Hospital Faculty Of Medicine
Moscow Psychiatry Medical College
Moscow Regional Medical Academy
Dagestan State Medical University
Lomonosov Moscow State University
Moscow Medical College 2
Moscow Surgery Medical Institute
Tomsk Medical Institute
Siberian State Medical University
Krasnodar Medical College
Tomsk Medical College
Sibirskaya Medical Institute
Saint Petersburg Geriatrics Medical Institute
Saint Petersburg Rehabilitation Institute
Tula State University
Ryazan Medical College
Astrakhan Medical College
Orel Medical College
Saratov Medical Institute
Vladikavkaz Medical College
Chelyabinsk Medical College
Petrozavodsk Medical Institute
Petrozavodsk State University
Chuvash State Medical University
Irkutsk Medical University
Irkutsk Medical College
Tambov Medical Institute
Crimea Federal University Medical Academy
Yaroslavl Medical College
Grozny Medical Institute
Tambov Medical College
Tomsk Pediatric College
Makhachkala Medical College
WHO Listing vs NMC Approval — You Need Both
For Indian students, WDOMS listing alone is not enough — the university in Russia must ALSO be NMC-approved for the degree to be usable in India. Treat WHO/WDOMS listing as a quality signal that complements, but does not replace, NMC approval. Always confirm both before applying.
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.