There are a number of reasons why MBBS in Russia is preferred by Indian students till date. Apart from the fact that Russian universities have a long and positive legacy of being centres of excellence in terms of medical education, it’s also important to note that India and Russia have historically had great relations. Thus, Indian students are welcomed with open arms there, with many universities even having Indian Students Associations. They get to celebrate all major Indian festivals as well as eat authentic Indian cuisine in the mess.

1. Moreover, most of these colleges are approved by the NMC as a result students pursuing a degree here have the option to come to India and obtain medical licenses by giving the FMGE/NEXT Exam.

2. Apart from all this, the affordable fees as well as no requirement of proficiency exams like IELTS/TOEFL make MBBS in Russia for Indian students a good prospect.