SamzJay:
please, what's the tuition like in Russia? and how much do I apply for medicine and surgery?

base on current dollar unstable exchange rate in Russia, school fees range from 1300$ to 3500$ or so 4000$ depends on the course , for medicine , u have to decide on which medium of teaching , English or Russia medium because English medium is more little bit expensive but still the best for medical students , studying medicine in Russia medium is hell on wheel

When you apply through an agents , most especially agents referred to you by universities , just put it in mind that u are going to pay more money compare to normal official fees, it's going to be like that till the completion of your studies , due to this mess , expect pressures in paying your fees in time base on your contracts. But for To avoid paying more fees and unnecessary pressure, just calm down and ask questions before applying.

So many people asking me about job opportunities in Russia, my only key advice is that just make sure you have back up sponsor at home, if your dream is to come here and meet up paying fees yourself, well I can't predict your luck in life, but back up sponsor in Order to be in a safer side, plan very well before coming to Russia, everybody are on their own. Your arrival in Russia just know that u are on your own,

@ Professor554. Have you gotten an admission already?

SamzJay:
please, what's the tuition like in Russia? and how much do I apply for medicine and surgery?

The fee varies from school to school. If you want to study in English or Russian language. See the fee for each school. NOTE there are more schools.

Irkutsk State Medical University:
English $3500
Russian $3000

Siberian State Medical University
English $3700
Russian $3700

Novosibirsk State University
English $4500
Russian $4500

First Moscow State Medical University
English $9200
Russian $9200

Belgorod State University
English $5400
Russian $3600

INSTITUTE OF MEDICINE&BIO MEDICINE (Moscow National Research Nuclear University MEPhI)
English $5000
Russian $5000

I hope this helps.

QueenRashma:
@ Professor554. Have you gotten an admission already?

Yes sir/madam

FBS:

Nice city, wonderful weather and the Black Sea at your door step.

Do we have students from Sochi on this board?

Bros is it safe to pay tuition to school before issuance of invitation?

Professor554:


Bros is it safe to pay tuition to school before issuance of invitation?

Safe as in will they chop your money?
Are you dealing with the school directly? In any case why not get the invitation first? The most the school can request of you is to make some part payment.

FBS:

Safe as in will they chop your money?
Are you dealing with the school directly? In any case why not get the invitation first? The most the school can request of you is to make some part payment.

Yes. I am directly dealing with school. We even signed a contract

Professor554:


Yes. I am directly dealing with school. We even signed a contract

Does the contract say you have to make full payment?

FBS:

Does the contract say you have to make full payment?

No. But whatever I pay as advance, if I send them the telex copy, they will begin preparation for my invitation and visa support letter, but if I did not get visa, they shall refund my money but 80% of the money as the 20% goes as part of charges they spent while preparing my invitation and sending it. But the payment must not be less than $1500 abi it is $2000 I think

Professor554:

No. But whatever I pay as advance, if I send them the telex copy, they will begin preparation for my invitation and visa support letter, but if I did not get visa, they shall refund my money but 80% of the money as the 20% goes as part of charges they spent while preparing my invitation and sending it. But the payment must not be less than $1500 abi it is $2000 I think

If the contract does not say a part payment is mandatory, then why bother? If on the other hand you feel like it..as in locking down your application so to say, then fine. ...
What I always people ask though is this, why Russia?

FBS:


If the contract does not say a part payment is mandatory, then why bother? If on the other hand you feel like it..as in locking down your application so to say, then fine. ...
What I always people ask though is this, why Russia?

The payment is mandatory. Why russia? I am not really that interested in russia but my dad said I must go there, that his friends there told him all is fine only if I begin to follow bad company over doing things there and that dollar is expensive now, he can't afford us uk or canada, today I bought just 2660 for 1m 160naira at bureau de change. Imagine and we are two going to the university abroad in my house now

Professor554:


The payment is mandatory. Why russia? I am not really that interested in russia but my dad said I must go there, that his friends there told him all is fine only if I begin to follow bad company over doing things there and that dollar is expensive now, he can't afford us uk or canada, today I bought just 2660 for 1m 160naira at bureau de change. Imagine and we are two going to the university abroad in my house now

Sure Economics and finances plays a big part in our decision making.. But remember cheap does not mean good and expensive by no means equates to better. The task is to find value for our money.

If the payment is mandatory then obviously you have no other option else the invitation won't be issued, right?

FBS:

Sure Economics and finances plays a big part in our decision making.. But remember cheap does not mean good and expensive by no means equates to better. The task is to find value for our money.

If the payment is mandatory then obviously you have no other option else the invitation won't be issued, right?

Yes. They won't issue it so I have to pay to get it. I know someone who did it and is in the school now. I think they started doing that to avoid students using them as an option if another doesn't work out. Definitely they know when your money is with them, you will come. Concerning the quality of education,from Internet research and from people sha, I heard the school is okay. It is one of the top ranked university in russia, bricks, euc or so and number 701 in QS world university rankings. But if you can also help me also with some information about the school I would appreciate. The name is Lobachevsky State University of Nizhny novgorod - National Research University

Professor554:


Yes. They won't issue it so I have to pay to get it. I know someone who did it and is in the school now. I think they started doing that to avoid students using them as an option if another doesn't work out. Definitely they know when your money is with them, you will come. Concerning the quality of education,from Internet research and from people sha, I heard the school is okay. It is one of the top ranked university in russia, bricks, euc or so and number 701 in QS world university rankings. But if you can also help me also with some information about the school I would appreciate. The name is Lobachevsky State University of Nizhny novgorod - National Research University

If that is the case then I'm surprised you even raised the question. Whether to pay or not. That one is already decided.

If I'm not mistaken, we've touched on the subject of the school itself and cost of accommodation. So, yes from Internet reviews, it looks a good one.

What to keep in mind generally is that this is not the West. Studying and working at the same time is a different story entirely.

PS; You mean you bought $2660 for 1m??

FBS:

If that is the case then I'm surprised you even raised the question. Whether to pay or not. That one is already decided.

If I'm not mistaken, we've touched on the subject of the school itself and cost of accommodation. So, yes from Internet reviews, it looks a good one.

What to keep in mind generally is that this is not the West. Studying and working at the same time is a different story entirely.

PS; You mean you bought $2660 for 1m??

Yeah I know. I intend studying alone not work atleast with the little I have from my livestock farming and that of my parents in naija I can survive just that with time I will love to establish a business there maybe a restaurant or something cool pending on how the place is.... Yed I bought $2660 for 1000160 @ 376 to a dollar. See bro things are hard here in naija.

Professor554:


Yeah I know. I intend studying alone not work atleast with the little I have from my livestock farming and that of my parents in naija I can survive just that with time I will love to establish a business there maybe a restaurant or something cool pending on how the place is.... Yed I bought $2660 for 1000160 @ 376 to a dollar. See bro things are hard here in naija.

Restaurant in Russia? Bro, I wish you good luck with that one.

but damn, 1$ = 376 ?? Na real wa.

FBS:

Restaurant in Russia? Bro, I wish you good luck with that one.

but damn, 1$ = 376 ?? Na real wa.

Its not really a must that I will do that. I am comfortable even without doing anything

Bro naija for you

Professor554:


Its not really a must that I will do that. I am comfortable even without doing anything

Bro naija for you

As long as you are comfortable. Na the koko be that.

FBS:

As long as you are comfortable. Na the koko be that.

My biggest fear now is visa

I heard the Russia embassy in Lagos has been closed. How true is this and what could be the reason behind the closure?

binaflexia:
I heard the Russia embassy in Lagos has been closed. How true is this and what could be the reason behind the closure?

Yeah I read it on their missions site. I asked someone but I got two reasons though. He said its due to the current economic crisis in russia because of Western sanctions so the government is cutting its budget spending in some ministries there. Secondly he said it can also be lack of customers as russia is not as popular as USA,UK CANADA and other western nations who are much being preferred by nigerians. But sha, the russian government knows better. Go to the one available

Professor554:


Yeah I read it on their missions site. I asked someone but I got two reasons though. He said its due to the current economic crisis in russia because of Western sanctions so the government is cutting its budget spending in some ministries there. Secondly he said it can also be lack of customers as russia is not as popular as USA,UK CANADA and other western nations who are much being preferred by nigerians. But sha, the russian government knows better. Go to the one available

Thank you for the info

Apparently, business no dey for them in Lagos anymore. Plus, they now have a bigger (recently built) Embassy in Abuja.

FBS:
Apparently, business no dey for them in Lagos anymore. Plus they now have a bigger (recently built) Embassy in Abuja.

Lol yeah!! The new embassy in abuja is very big like the American embassy and very beautiful.

Professor554:


Lol yeah!! The new embassy in abuja is very big like the American embassy and very beautiful.

But is still sucks that folks need to travel all the way to Abuja just to apply. In this age and time, online application na the real deal.

Professor554:


Lol yeah!! The new embassy in abuja is very big like the American embassy and very beautiful.

Bro, have you submitted your application, if yes, how did you go about it.
I already have admission letter but I don't know how to go about arranging the documents for the application.

@FBS, your input will be greatly appreciated