Kazan Federal University

Established in 1804, Kazan Federal University has over 52,000 students enrolled in various programs, with more than 11,000 international students from over 100 countries. High-quality research facilities include a library with over 5 million printed resources, comprising more than 150,000 collections of books, journals, and publications that are rare and valuable for research and medical candidates to consult, a university clinic with more than 800 beds to complete their internship, museums, sports, and cultural facilities for recreation purposes, students get to indulge in a wide range of activities while studying MBBS at Kazan Federal University.

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1. Top Courses
2. Eligibility
3. Admission Procedure
4. Fees Structure
5. Documents Required

Address of Kazan Federal University

Location: Kremlyovskaya St, 18, Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia, 420008

Top Course Offered at Kazan Federal University

The International Education Division offers the MBBS program in English at Kazan Federal University. The program details are as follows:

1. Integrated Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree Programs – Full-Time Education
• General Medicine (English): The Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology at Kazan Federal University is responsible for all activities pertaining to the General Medicine program, which is a 6-year program, taught in English at the university. The program consists of the latest global medical curriculum, clinical, and pre-clinical training, as well as a medical internship in the final year, after which on passing the final exam, the medical student can practice as a physician anywhere around the globe.

Facilities at the Kazan Federal University

Kazan Federal University provides the most modern facilities for medical education and other extracurricular activities. The facilities included along with the MBBS course in English by the Kazan Federal University are as follows:

Some facilities provided by the Kazan Federal University are mentioned below:

1. Library: The Nikolay Lobachevsky Scientific Library is the name of the library at Kazan Federal University and houses one of the rarest and oldest collections of bibliographies, including 15,000 manuscripts and 3,000 rare books. With more than 5 million printed resources, the library is one of the top 10 largest libraries in Russia in terms of size. The facility also has several electronic resources available free of charge. Students get electronic access to all the resources online at the two computer labs of the library, from where they can access resources from 15 other libraries in Kazan.
2. International Exchange Programs: Kazan Federal University indulges in international university partnerships with major countries like Japan to provide the best-in-class facilities, such as international exchange programs, participation in international workshops, and seminars to provide global exposure to medical students.
3. Clubs & Associations: With cultural clubs that facilitate dance, art, music, and other cultural activities, and active sports clubs that organize and facilitate sports events nationally, and internationally in collaboration with the university, ensures get to indulge in exciting activities while studying MBBS at Kazan Federal University. The university also has 10 museums for students to explore, as well as a planetarium for scientific as well as recreational purposes. Some such clubs functional at the university presently are:
   • Zarnitsa Folk Song Ensemble
   • Kazan University Capella Choir
   • Bayram Tatar Folk Ensemble
   • UVillDance team
   • UV Media
4. University Clinics & Hospitals: University Clinic "Kazan" or Medical-Sanitary Unit of Kazan (Volga Region) Federal University, and University Clinic of KFU in the Republic of Tatarstan are the leading medical institutions in the respective regions. With advanced technology provided for best medical practices, medical students get to work with the latest medical equipment available in the field of healthcare at the university clinics. The clinics have more than 800 beds, and medical students can easily complete their medical internship at the patient’s bedside.
5. Laboratory, Research & Simulation Center: Kazan Federal University laboratories are available at various departments, such as within the Institute of Physics, Laboratory of Femtosecond Spectroscopy, and the ISSST lab. Research work at Kazan Federal University is given high priority, and doctoral candidates get to conduct research work at the university research labs, as well as with the labs at partner universities overseas, where they get to spend a specific period researching global aspects of the research topic. A well-equipped simulation center at the Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology with facilities such as reception ward, virtual operating theater, endoscopy room, maternity ward, virtual ICU, children's ICU, and pediatric ward allows the medical students to get a hands-on experience in medical procedures.
6. Hostel Facility: The student’s residence at Kazan Federal University is quite affordable, and has facilities such as a kitchen in each dormitory building, clean toilets, sports fields, shops, pharmacies within walking distance, and on-campus student canteens. With 10 dormitory buildings, rooms are available on a 2,3, or 4-person sharing basis.
7. Sports: UNICS Sports Center (‘University. Culture. Sports’), stands next to KFU’s main building. Other buildings for sports activities include the Bustan Ball Game Building, the Bustan Water Sports Building, the Moskva Complex, the Orengbursky Trakt Sports Complex, and the Butlerova 4 Sports Facility to facilitate sports activities and events for university students. The sports activities offered by the UNICS Sports Center at Kazan Federal University are:
   • Aerobics
   • Bodybuilding
   • Bodyflex
   • Ballroom dancing
   • Volleyball
   • Yoga
   • Pilates
   • Rock climbing
   • Futsal

Why Study MBBS at Kazan Federal University?

The top reasons to study medicine at Kazan Federal University, Russia, are as follows:

1. Globally Recognized Degree: Licensed and accredited by the Russian Ministry of Education and Science, recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO), The US Department of Education, The General Medical Council of Britain, The National Medical Commission-Board of Governors (NMC-BOG), NCPA and FAIMER, an MBBS from Kazan Federal University is globally accepted.
2. Wide Range & Scope of Academic Programs: After completion of MBBS from Kazan Federal University, students can pursue further studies or practice as a general physician anywhere around the globe.
3. Affordable Tuition Fees: The tuition fee at Kazan Federal University is $6,500, which is quite affordable for students from Russia and abroad.
4. Training & Exchange Programs: Clinical training at partner hospitals, research labs, and scientific labs is one of the highlights of studying MBBS at Kazan Federal University. International Exchange Programs are also facilitated by the university management with partner universities in foreign countries.
5. Esteemed Faculty & Management: Doctoral-level candidates teach and train medical students at Kazan Federal University so that they can complete their MBBS with ease.
6. Unmatched Facilities: Well-maintained dormitories, student canteen, 10 museums, including botanical and archaeological museums, as well as a planetarium, and so many other facilities for students, as well as staff, so that they can spend leisure time at the university along with the completion of their studies.
7. Research: With 254 international partnerships with universities from over 50 countries ensures that the management at Kazan Federal University not only provides facilities for research work in Russia, but also overseas.
8. Simulation Center: Equipped with the most modern tools and amenities for medical students to practice their clinical skills, the simulation center at Kazan Federal University serves as the perfect place to enhance confidence in students to handle medical procedures.
9. Preparatory Russian Language Course: Preliminary knowledge of the Russian language is a requirement for medical students in Russia. Hence, Kazan Federal University has a preparatory Russian language course in the first semester so that medical students can efficiently communicate with teachers, students, and patients.

Eligibility Criteria for Studying MBBS at Kazan Federal University

Below are the detailed admission criteria to get admission into the MBBS course at the Kazan Federal University, Russia:

1. Qualification: Applicant must complete their 12^th with at least 50% marks in Physics, Biology, and Chemistry. Indian students must also have a NEET scorecard.
2. Entrance Exam: An online entrance exam in Biology, Chemistry, and English will be conducted by Kazan Federal University starting in June.
3. Language Proficiency: A language proficiency test is not required.
4. Documents: Notarised copies of a 12^th marksheet, national ID, valid passport, and 3-4 passport-size photos are some mandatory documents required by Kazan Federal University.
5. Funds: The Ministry of Science and Education in Russia requires a security deposit in the Russian bank account to confirm the student's eligibility to pay the tuition fees and living expenses. Eklavya Overseas will provide consultation to you about the same.
6. Application: The online application forms are available from April to August.

Admission Procedure

A step-by-step process must be followed to apply to Kazan Federal University so that there is a maximum chance of approval of the application form.

Professionals at Eklavya Overseas will ensure that everything is completed on time. Below is a guide to clarify the process of admission:

1. Keeping track of the application form and the entrance exam deadline may be difficult. A professional from Ekalavya Overseas will help you remain updated with the deadlines, as well as assist you in filling out the application form with due diligence.
2. In the next step, you will be provided with a list of documents by Eklavya Overseas that you need. An expert from our team will submit the documents online in the right format.
3. The entrance exam happens in waves. Eklavya Overseas will help you choose a suitable date that does not coincide with other exams such as NEET. We will also help you prepare for the entrance exam.
4. Once you clear the entrance exam, Kazan Federal University will send you an approval letter, which our team at Eklavya Overseas will attach to your Visa application to fast-track the process.
5. HRD and apostille are some mandatory procedures that Eklavya Overseas will help you complete with authorized personnel.
6. At the last step, payment of tuition fees, and booking a seat at the university housing will also be assisted by Eklavya Overseas to ensure that everything is arranged for you before you enter Russia.

Fee Structure

The fee structure per year in USD for medical courses at the Kazan Federal University is mentioned below:

Note: Eklavya Overseas reminds you here that the fee shown is INR and is subject to change. Please check the real-time exchange rates at the time of application. Also, the university reserves the right to increase/decrease the fee without any prior information, and Eklavya Overseas shall not be responsible for the same.

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Accreditation of University & MBBS degree:

Licensed and accredited by the Russian Ministry of Education and Science, recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO), the US Department of Education, the General Medical Council of Britain, The National Medical Commission-Board of Governors (NMC-BOG), NCPA, and FAIMER, an MBBS from Kazan Federal University is globally accepted.

University Library

Known to be one of the biggest libraries in Russia with more than 5 million printed and electronic resources for medical students to access in the library room or online, the Lobachevsky Scientific Library is the best resource center for medical students at Kazan Federal University.

Attached Hospitals & Clinics

The university has two clinics with a huge medical campus in two regions, Volga and Tatarstan. The hospital has the latest medical equipment, tools, and gadgets for patient diagnosis and treatment, as well as for medical students to complete their internships with ease.

Sports & Recreational Activities at the Kazan Federal University

The UNICS Sports Center at Kazan Federal University facilitates events related to sports activities such as basketball tournaments, volleyball tournaments, etc. There are different buildings allocated to different sports activities, such as Athletics, Bodybuilding, Yoga, and Pilates, and many other activities that help students keep up with their physical and mental health.

Apart from sport, students can also indulge in various cultural and social events by participating in student clubs such as Zarnitsa Folk Song Ensemble and UVillDance team. More than 10 museums are present on the university campus, namely:

1. Kazan University Museum of History
2. Museum of the Kazan School of Chemistry
3. Botanical Museum
4. Archeological Museum
5. Alexander Stuckenberg Geology Museum
6. Evgeny Zavoisky Lab-Museum
7. Edward Eversman Zoology Museum

Accommodation / Hostel Facilities

More than 10 dormitory buildings with 2, 3, and 4-person sharing rooms, equipped with bathrooms, a kitchen on each floor, and luxury interiors, the university housing at Kazan Federal University is one of the best places to stay, especially for international students since the rent for each student is a maximum of $200 a year.

In case you want to live independently, Eklavya Overseas can provide you with a list of private apartments or shared accommodations outside the university campus based on your budget and requirements.

Scholarship

Kazan Federal University does not provide scholarships for English-taught programs; however, Eklavya Overseas can help you get a grant or loan if you need financial aid to study MBBS in Russia.

Documents Required

A checklist of documents will be provided by professionals at Eklavya Overseas. The mandatory supplementary documents required by the Kazan Federal University are:

1. Attested mark sheet and pass certificate of grade 10^th
2. Attested mark sheet and pass certificate of grade 12^th
3. University Application form
4. Administrative tax (A 25 EU administrative tax)
5. Medical certificate
6. A Valid National Passport
7. Attested and notarized passport copy
8. Academic Record of Transcript (10, 11, 12)
9. Approval letter from the Ministry
10. Invitation letter issued by the university
11. Accommodation letter
12. 1-2 Letters of Recommendation
13. 3-4 Photos (Passport size, colored)
14. A NEET Certificate
15. Financial statements
16. Visa-related documents

Ranking of University

The Kazan Federal University ranks 16^th in Russia and falls under the rank of the top 1,000 universities in the world for medical studies.

Training & Guest Lecturers

An esteemed faculty comprising expert doctors and candidates of science provides medical training to students at Kazan Federal University. Moreover, the university organized seminars, conferences, and guest lectures where they invited professors and doctors from other countries for medical workshops, and kept the students updated with the latest healthcare facilities.

Kazan Federal University also sends medical students to international partner universities for a specific period on university scholarships to build their confidence and provide them with global knowledge of healthcare.

Campus Life

Students at Kazan Federal University get to enjoy the campus life while studying MBBS due to the wide range of extracurricular activities such as cultural events, intellectual competitions, sports activities, and other recreational activities organized by the university management.

Cost of Living

The maximum cost of living at the university residency with rent, food, travel, and other expenses will be a maximum of $250 - $300 a month. Living outside the campus will amount to a maximum of $350 per month.

The breakdown of living expenses in Kazan, Russia, is as follows:

1. Monthly cost of shared hostel on campus (without meals) – $15- $30
2. Monthly cost of private apartments – $50 – $100
3. Monthly cost of food – $50 – $70
4. Monthly cost of transport – $25 – $50
5. Monthly Miscellaneous Expenses – $50 – $100

About Moscow – Capital of Russia

Travelling in Moscow is as easy as catching a double-decker bus that takes you all around the city as many times as you want. Catch a ballet at the Bolshoi Theatre or simply take a stroll at the Gorky Park area, Moscow is a city that never sleeps. Some other places to visit include Kolomenskoye (A former royal estate), Izmailovsky Market (A famous pedestrian-only street with various restaurants and bars), The Kremlin (a fortress within the city), Tsaritsyno Museum-Reserve (a prominent historical and architectural site), Park Kultury (a Russian rapid transit) and Vorobyovy Gory (a glass-walled subway station). Take a walk along the center of Moscow city or take the double-decker bus, you are sure to find an architectural marvel anywhere you travel in Moscow.

Why Pursue an MBBS from Russia?

A few reasons to pursue an MBBS from Russia include:

1. Affordable: A tuition fee of less than $6,500 a year is highly affordable to all students wanting to pursue an MBBS in Russia.
2. High-Quality Education and Facilities: Luxury hostels, well-equipped labs, and simulation centers make studying MBBS in Russia quite attractive due to the level of facilities provided by Russian universities.
3. Internationally Recognized Degrees: Due to the global acceptance of the MBBS degree, Russian Universities have gained a huge reputation amongst international students.
4. Practical Work: Clinical training and internship are given high priority for MBBS students at universities in Russia.
5. Programs Taught In English: MBBS in Russia is taught in the English language at most Russian Universities, which enables international students to understand the course in a better way.
6. Esteemed Faculty: An academic council takes care of hiring experts from various medical fields, both nationally and internationally, to teach students pursuing MBBS in Russia.
7. Exploring the Country: From Moscow to Kazan, most of the cities in Russia have monumental structures that are worth exploring.

About Russia

Did you know that Russia was the first country to send a dog to space? The Laika Monument in Russia has a memorial built for Laika the Dog to pay respect to man’s best friend for centuries. If you are interested in exploring the scenic beauty of the country, then taking a stroll in the Golosov Ravine is a must-do activity. Once a royal estate, the Golosov Ravine was turned into a wilderness for the public to relax and immerse themselves in the old tales of the place that the locals are sure to tell you. Russia is a true paradise for travelers since the country has numerous places to explore based on the interests of the tourist.

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