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MBBS in Russia

I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University)

Moscow, Moscow, Russia

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CountryRussia
CityMoscow
Established1758
OwnershipPublic

At a glance

CountryRussia
CityMoscow
Established1758
OwnershipPublic
ProgrammeMBBS (medical degree) as offered to international students: confirm the current English-medium programme
Medical studyFaculties of Medicine, Pharmacy, Paediatrics, Preventive Medicine and Dentistry are listed
Medium of instructionConfirm in writing that the whole programme including clinical years is taught in English
RecognitionCheck the World Directory of Medical Schools and the NMC notices for the year you apply

About

Sechenov University is a public medical university in Moscow, Russia. Its history is traced to the Medical College of Moscow University in 1758. Its faculties include Medicine, Pharmacy, Paediatrics, Preventive Medicine and Dentistry, and it has a preparatory department for international applicants.

Check this before you apply

1
Listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools

Search the university on wdoms.org. NMC expects the institution to be listed there.

2
Taught in English throughout

Ask in writing that lectures, clinical teaching and examinations are in English for the whole programme.

3
Meets the NMC rules for foreign medical graduates

At least 54 months of instruction, and the 12-month internship done in the same institution. Read the NMC notices for your year of admission.

4
Recognised in its own country

Check the country's ministry or accreditation body and that the degree is awarded by this institution.

5
Admission terms in writing

Ask for the offer, the programme structure and the refund rules in writing before you pay anything.

World Directory of Medical Schools ↗ National Medical Commission ↗

Questions to ask this university

  • Will the whole MBBS-equivalent programme, including the clinical years, be taught and examined in English? Ask for this in writing, and ask what Russian the student needs for hospital work.
  • Is the English-medium programme for international students currently open for your intake year at this university? Ask the university for the current programme page and admission rules.
  • Will the internship of at least 12 months be done in the same institution where the student studies? Ask who certifies it and in what form.
  • Which hospitals and clinical bases are used for clinical training, and who teaches there? Ask for the rotation plan.
  • Which body awards the degree, and what is its name on the diploma? Ask for a sample of the diploma and its supplement.
  • Has the state accreditation of the university (granted in Russia through Rosobrnadzor) been checked for the programme and year you will join? Ask for the document and verify it yourself.
  • The university has a department for international applicants. Which exact programme and entry route applies to an Indian student, and is a preparatory year compulsory?
  • What do the Indian Embassy in Moscow and the Ministry of External Affairs currently advise on travel and study, and what do they say about this city? Read them directly, and again before departure.
  • Check the World Directory of Medical Schools (https://www.wdoms.org) and the latest NMC notices for the year you apply.

The path for an Indian student

  1. 1Eligibility checkNEET qualification and the university's own entry rules
  2. 2Application and offerDocuments sent, offer letter received in writing
  3. 3Visa and travelInvitation, visa and departure with a checklist
  4. 4Study abroadPre-clinical and clinical years, with updates for parents
  5. 5Return to IndiaThe NMC screening test, internship and registration
  6. 6Next stepPostgraduate study or practice

See how we support the whole journey → Rules and next steps in Russia →

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Frequently asked questions

Is Sechenov University recognised for Indian students?

We do not claim it here. Recognition is decided by the National Medical Commission and the country's own authorities and can change. Use the checklist on this page, and ask a counsellor to verify it in writing for the year you apply.

Does Padhaidekho.in guarantee admission here?

No. Admission is decided by the university. We check eligibility, explain the rules, handle documents and support you through the process.

What does the programme cost?

We do not publish fees here. The university's own offer lists them. We help you read the full cost, in writing, before you decide.

Listing a university is not a recommendation, and it does not imply any association. Facts are from the sources shown and may change; confirm everything with the university and the authorities before you decide.

Content checked against the official sources above in 2026-10. Rules, dates and eligibility change every cycle: always confirm on the official notice. This page is general guidance, not legal advice or an admission guarantee.

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