Northern State Medical University - Russia, Arkhangelsk

About Northern State Medical University

• Founded in 1932 and located in Arkhangelsk, Russia; it is a government medical university.
• Offers MBBS in English with a duration of 5 years study + 1-year internship (6 years total).
• Recognized by WHO, NMC (MCI), UNESCO and other global bodies, making the degree internationally valid.
• NEET qualification and ?50% PCB in Class 12 are required for Indian students.
• Provides modern labs, simulation centers, digital libraries, and clinical training in affiliated hospitals for practical exposure.
• Affordable tuition and living costs compared with Western countries; MBBS fees are roughly USD 5,000–6,500 per year with moderate hostel and living expenses.
• Hosts thousands of international students, including many from India, in a secure multicultural campus.
• Offers multiple medical faculties such as General Medicine, Pediatrics, Pharmacy, Nursing, and Postgraduate education.
• Arkhangelsk climate has long cold winters (around ?13 °C in January) and cool summers (~16 °C in July). 

Approvals

• Recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) and listed in global medical education directories.
• Approved/recognized by India’s National Medical Commission (NMC/MCI), enabling Indian graduates to pursue licensing exams in India after meeting regulations.
• Accredited by international bodies such as WFME, FAIMER, and ECFMG (USA), which allows eligibility for exams like USMLE, FMGE, and PLAB in different countries.
• Recognized by additional authorities including the Medical Board of Thailand and part of the University of the Arctic global university network. 

Climate

• Arkhangelsk has a subarctic/very cold continental climate with long, severe winters and short, cool summers.
• Winter (Dec–Feb): temperatures often range from about ?9 °C daytime to ?16 °C at night, with frequent snow, ice, and very short daylight hours.
• Summer (Jun–Aug): mild and brief, with average highs around 18–22 °C and cooler nights near 8–11 °C.
• Coldest and warmest months: January is typically the coldest, while July is the warmest month.
• The region experiences high humidity, frequent precipitation, and rapid weather changes throughout the year.
• Extreme conditions are possible, with winter frosts near ?30 °C and occasional summer heat up to about 35 °C.
• White nights (very long daylight) occur from mid-May to late July, though true polar day/night is not observed.

Documents Required

• 12th marksheet
• Aadhar scanned copy
• Passport
• Neet result copy
• Passport size photo with white background