Kazan Federal University, Kazan, Russia
Complete Guide for Indian MBBS Aspirants
This document provides a comprehensive and structured overview of the English-taught General Medicine program at Kazan Federal University, including admission procedures, entrance examinations, academic recognition procedures, tuition fees, contract rules, scholarship opportunities, visa procedures, migration regulations, accommodation, student life, and administrative support systems available to international students.
Kazan Federal University offers an English-medium General Medicine program through the Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology.
• Program Title - General Medicine
• Academic Degree - Specialist Degree
• Duration - 6 years
• Mode of Study - Full-time
• Medium of Instruction - English
• Institute - Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology
• Annual Tuition Fee - 594,000 RUB
The program leads to a Specialist Diploma, which corresponds to a medical doctor qualification.
• Full official name: Federal State Autonomous Educational Institution of Higher Education “Kazan (Volga Region) Federal University”
• Year established: 1804
• Rector: Lenar Safin
Kazan Federal University is one of the oldest and largest universities in Russia and participates actively in international academic cooperation.
The university maintains partnerships with:
• 245 partner institutions
• 58 countries
Kazan Federal University has a large academic community consisting of students, faculty, and research staff.
• Total student population: Over 52,000 students
• International students: Approximately 11,500 international students
• Indian students: Approximately 250–300 currently studying medicine
• Countries represented: 101 countries
• Total employees: More than 8,000
• Teaching and research staff: Over 4,000
The university operates a large network of academic and educational units.
Infrastructure includes:
• 18 educational units located on the central campus
• 3 territorial campuses
• 3 secondary schools
Kazan Federal University maintains extensive research and academic facilities.
Nikolay Lobachevsky Scientific Library
• Over 5 million storage units
• Includes 150,000 rare and historical materials
University Clinic
• 836 hospital beds
• Serves more than 40,000 residents
Museums
• 10 university museums
Student Campus
• Universiade Village residential complex
• Capacity for 13,000 students
Sports and Cultural Facilities
• 11 sports and cultural facilities
Kazan Federal University is included in several international rankings.
• QS World University Rankings 2026 Rank: 450
• Three University Missions Ranking 2025 Rank: 501-550
• Times Higher Education Ranking 2026 Rank: 801-1000
• Interfax National University Ranking 2025 Rank: 8 in Russia
• Three University Mission BRICS Ranking 2025 Rank: 80
• Medicine — 651-700
• Petroleum Engineering — 35
• Education and Training — 94
• Linguistics — 151-200
• English Language and Literature — 201-250
• Modern Languages — 251-300
• Natural Sciences — 297
• Mathematics — 301-350
• Arts and Humanities — 345
• Agriculture and Forestry — 351-400
• Physics and Astronomy — 351-400
• Chemical Engineering — 351-400
• Social Sciences and Management — 380
• Engineering and Technology — 386
• Economics and Econometrics — 401-450
• Materials Science — 401-450
• Chemistry — 451-500
• Computer Science and Information Systems — 451-500
• Biological Sciences — 551-600
The General Medicine program is delivered through the Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology.
Program Characteristics:
• Specialist degree
• 6-year duration
• Full-time study
• English-medium instruction
Annual tuition fee: 594,000 RUB
Tuition fee per year: 594,000 RUB
Total tuition cost for the entire program:
| Year | Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| 1 | 594,000 RUB |
| 2 | 594,000 RUB |
| 3 | 594,000 RUB |
| 4 | 594,000 RUB |
| 5 | 594,000 RUB |
| 6 | 594,000 RUB |
| Total | 3,564,000 RUB |
Students must pay the full tuition fee for the first academic year before enrollment.
Payment deadline: Within 7 calendar days after receiving the contract
The total amount is specified in: Clause 3 of the study contract
Payment Procedure
Payment may be made at any bank. Required documents:
• Passport
• Contract of studies
Bank details are specified in the contract.
The payment purpose must include:
• Applicant full name
• Contract number
• Specialty of study
Tuition Payment in Later Years
For second and subsequent years: Students may pay in two installments per academic year. Deadlines:
• First semester payment — Before September 1
• Second semester payment — Before February 1
Failure to pay tuition fees on time may lead to dismissal from the university.
Admission to the General Medicine program requires two entrance examinations.
| Subject | Minimum Score |
|---|---|
| Human Biology | 50 |
| English Language | 50 |
Important conditions:
• Each applicant may take the entrance exam only once
• Examinations are conducted online
Technical requirements:
• Stable internet connection
• Webcam
• Microphone
The examiner verifies identity and monitors behavior to prevent cheating.
Entrance exam dates are published later.
Applications are submitted through the Study in KFU online admission system. The system is called: Budu studentom
Applicants must complete the online application form and upload required documents.
The following documents must be uploaded during application:
• Passport scan
• Notarized translation of passport
• Educational certificate
• Academic transcript
• Notarized translation of educational certificate and transcript
• Document confirming academic recognition
• Photograph (size 3×4)
Foreign applicants applying to Kazan Federal University may need to complete recognition of foreign educational documents in the Russian Federation. Recognition confirms that the applicant’s previous education obtained abroad is equivalent to Russian educational standards and provides the right to pursue higher education in Russia.
The recognition procedure is regulated by:
• Federal Law “On Education in the Russian Federation”
According to Article 107 of the Federal Law on Education, foreign education documents that do not fall under international agreements must undergo recognition.
The recognition procedure is governed by the Administrative Regulations for the recognition of foreign education and qualifications, approved by:
• Government Decree No. 1391 dated December 24, 2013
Documents Not Requiring Recognition
Foreign educational documents may be accepted without recognition if they fall under:
• International agreements of the Russian Federation
• Educational institutions recognized by the Russian Government
Recognition for CIS Countries
If educational documents were issued between May 15, 1992 and later dates, recognition may still be required, except for documents issued in the Republic of Moldova.
The fee for academic recognition is:
3100 RUB
Applicants receive a payment receipt for the fee from the Department of External Affairs.
Applicants submitting documents in person must provide:
1. Passport or other identity document
2. Notarized Russian translation of passport
3. Original educational certificate or diploma
4. Original transcript or grade supplement
5. Legalization documents depending on country of issue
6. Notarized Russian translation of diploma and transcript
7. Copies of all submitted documents
All seals and stamps on documents must also be translated.
Applicants submitting documents online must provide:
1. Color scan of notarized passport translation (PDF format)
2. Color scan of original educational documents (diploma or certificate with transcript)
3. Color scan of notarized Russian translation of educational documents
Technical Requirements for Scans
Documents must meet the following standards:
• High-quality readable scans
• PDF format
• Resolution minimum 300 dpi
• File size maximum 10 MB
If documents contain multiple pages, they must be combined into one single PDF file. Experts may request additional documents if needed.
Foreign educational documents must be legalized before they can be used in Russia.
Legalization confirms that documents issued in another country are valid for official use in Russia.
Consular Legalization
Consular legalization is required for countries without legal assistance agreements with Russia. The process involves two stages:
1 ⃣ Certification by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the issuing country
2 ⃣ Certification by the Russian consulate or embassy
Apostille Legalization
Countries that are members of the Hague Convention of 1961 may use the simplified legalization process called apostille. An apostille stamp is issued by authorized institutions in the country where the document was issued.
The apostille may be placed:
• On the original document
• On a notarized copy
• On a separate attached sheet
All educational documents must be translated into Russian.
Translation requirements:
• Line-by-line translation
• Translation of all stamps and seals
• Certified by a notary
Translations may be completed:
• In Russia
• In the applicant’s country
If translation is completed abroad and there is no legal assistance agreement, the translation must be certified by the Russian embassy or consulate.
After successfully passing the entrance examinations, the university issues a study contract.
Timeline:
The contract is issued within approximately 10 days after the publication of entrance exam results.
Applicants receive the contract through the Study in KFU (Budu studentom) system.
The signed contract must be uploaded to the personal account.
Refund of tuition fees is possible in certain circumstances.
For Applicants Not Enrolled
Applicants must:
• Withdraw the application for which the contract was issued.
For Enrolled Students
Students wishing to withdraw must:
1. Inform the dean’s office
2. Submit a written withdrawal application
3. Contact the contract administration office
Address
Kremlevskaya Street 35
Room 210
Documents Required for Refund
Applicants must submit:
• Original signed contract
• Original payment receipt or bank-stamped online payment receipt
• Copy of passport
• Copy of Russian translation of passport
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Foreign nationals and stateless persons have the right to obtain higher education funded by the federal budget of the Russian Federation. This is regulated by:
Russian Federation Government Resolution No. 891 dated October 8, 2013
Each year, the Russian Government allocates approximately:
• 15,000 scholarships for foreign nationals
These scholarships allow international students to study in Russian universities with government funding.
Information about scholarship programs can be obtained from:
• Rossotrudnichestvo
• Russian diplomatic missions abroad
• Ministry of Education in the applicant’s country
• The program Future in Russia
Foreign nationals and stateless persons may also pursue higher education funded by the Russian government through the Education in Russia program. This opportunity is regulated by:
Russian Federation Government Resolution No. 2150 dated December 18, 2020
Under this program, the Russian Government allocates approximately:
• 30,000 scholarships annually for foreign nationals
Applications are submitted through the official platform: Education in Russia.
This portal provides information about:
• Available scholarship programs
• Participating universities
• Application procedures
Kazan Federal University organizes International Olympiads for foreign participants, providing an opportunity to study in Russia.
Participation is free of charge. Eligible participants include:
• 10th–11th grade school students from foreign countries
• University graduates
• Senior-year bachelor students
Winners and prize-winners receive quotas to study at Kazan Federal University or other Russian universities.
The Olympiad consists of two stages.
Qualification Stage
Dates: December 1, 2025 – January 13, 2026
Format: Online participation
Participants must register on the official website: https://malun.kpfu.ru/mpo/fc
Up to:
• 45% of school student participants
• 50% of university student participants
advance to the final stage.
Final Stage
Dates: February 2 – February 10, 2026
Format:
• In-person participation
• Distance learning technologies
Final stage examinations may take place:
• At Kazan Federal University venues
• At partner institutions abroad
• Online using remote examination technologies
Winners and prize-winners receive quotas from the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation. These quotas allow participants to pursue higher education at:
• Kazan Federal University
• Other Russian universities
Admission under this quota begins in the following academic year.
The Open Doors International Olympiad, organized by the Association of Global Universities, provides international students the opportunity to enroll in graduate programs at Russian universities.
Participation in this Olympiad allows international applicants to obtain tuition-free education funded by the Russian government.
Benefits of the Open Doors Olympiad
Winning the Olympiad provides:
• Admission to Russian universities without entrance examinations
• Tuition-free study funded by federal government funds
Foreign citizens from visa-required countries must obtain an official invitation to enter the Russian Federation before applying for a student visa.
Important rule:
Kazan Federal University does not issue invitations for applicants who plan to travel to Russia only to take entrance examinations.
Foreign citizens and stateless persons admitted under the Russian Government quota for education of foreign citizens must obtain a study visa before entering Russia.
The visa is issued based on a visa instruction (invitation) prepared by:
Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation
Applicants can check the status of their visa invitation through their personal account on the website:
Education in Russia for Foreigners
When applying for a visa at a Russian embassy or consulate, applicants must provide:
• The visa invitation number
Based on the invitation, applicants receive:
Single-entry student visa
Validity:
60–90 days
This visa allows a foreign citizen to enter Russia once. After arrival in Kazan, the visa is extended to a:
Multiple-entry visa
This visa allows the student to:
• Enter and leave Russia multiple times
Validity:
Up to one year per extension
Students studying under the Russian Government quota must apply for visa support by contacting:
Education Office
Department of External Affairs
Email:
education@kpfu.ru
Applicants must submit:
• A scanned copy of their valid passport
Passport validity requirement:
The passport must be valid for at least 18 months from the intended date of entry into the Russian Federation.
Students enrolled on contract (paid) education must request an invitation through their personal account in the KFU admission system.
Students must:
1 ⃣ Open the section “Application Form – Additional – Other”
2 ⃣ Tick the option “Need an invitation”
3 ⃣ Select the country where the visa will be issued
The selected country must match the applicant’s country of residence.
4 ⃣ Choose the city where the Russian consulate is located
5 ⃣ Enter name and surname in Latin letters according to the passport
If the invitation request was not selected during the application process, applicants may send a request to:
invitationskpfu@gmail.com
To obtain a visa invitation, the passport must be valid for:
At least 18 months from the intended date of entry into Russia
If the passport does not meet this requirement:
• The invitation cannot be issued
• The applicant must obtain a new passport
The invitation to enter the Russian Federation is prepared:
Within at least 45 days after documents are submitted to the Migration Department
Visa and migration support services are provided by:
Passport and Visa Support Office
Department of External Affairs
Address:
9 Gvardeiskaya Street, Room A
Kazan
The office assists international students with:
• Visa and migration support
• Migration registration (registration of arrival notices)
• Extension of study visas
• Extension of work visas
Work visa extension services do not apply to highly qualified specialists.
Kazan Federal University operates an Electronic Queue Service to simplify appointments for international students.
Students can schedule appointments at the Multifunctional Center for International Students.
Location:
Department of External Affairs
9 Gvardeiskaya Street
Students must:
1 ⃣ Log into their personal account on the KFU website
2 ⃣ Open the section:
Unified Student and Employee Service Center
3 ⃣ Select the subsection:
Services of the Department of External Affairs
4 ⃣ Choose the required service
5 ⃣ Select a suitable appointment date and time
6 ⃣ Receive a pin-code
Appointment Procedure:
• Students enter the pin-code into the terminal
• The terminal prints an appointment ticket
This system helps reduce waiting times and organize service access for international students.
Foreign citizens must complete migration registration to legally stay in the Russian Federation.
Migration registration is the official notification of migration authorities regarding the place of residence of a foreign citizen.
Contact for migration registration:
Passport and Visa Support Office
Department of External Affairs
All foreign citizens must submit documents for migration registration within the deadlines established by Russian migration law after crossing the Russian border.
Migration registration confirms:
• The address of residence
• Movements within the Russian Federation
If the actual residence address differs from the registered address, it constitutes a serious violation of migration legislation.
Violations of migration registration deadlines may result in penalties under:
• Article 18.8 of the Code of Administrative Offences of the Russian Federation
• Article 19.27 of the Code of Administrative Offences of the Russian Federation
Possible consequences include:
• Monetary fines
• Court-ordered expulsion from Russia
• Reduction of permitted stay period
• Entry ban to Russia for 3–5 years
Documents must be submitted for migration registration in the following cases:
• Each new entry into Russia when a new migration card is issued
• Hospitalization
• Change of residence, including:
Dormitory
Hotel
Apartment
Sanatorium
Rest home
Foreign citizens from visa-required countries must apply for migration registration within:
7 working days from the date of arrival in Russia
Foreign citizens from visa-required countries who live in Kazan Federal University dormitories must complete migration registration after arrival in Russia.
Students must personally visit:
Department of External Affairs
Kazan Federal University
9 Gvardeiskaya Street
Required documents must be submitted within the prescribed timeframe.
Students must submit the following documents:
• Passport (original)
• Migration card (original)
• Dormitory rental contract (original)
• Certificate confirming student status (valid for no more than 14 days)
• Referral from the Ministry of Education (for government quota students)
or
• Employment contract (for KFU employees)
• Previous migration registration (if applicable)
Migration registration is issued for the duration of the visa validity.
Students living in private rented apartments must register through the apartment owner (host).
The owner submits the registration documents to the regional Migration Department.
Documents Required:
• Passport
• Migration card
• Certificate confirming student status (valid for 14 days)
• Previous migration registration
• Solicitation letter from Kazan Federal University
Obtaining the Solicitation Letter:
Students must visit the:
Department of External Affairs
9 Gvardeiskaya Street
Kazan
Required documents:
• Passport
• Copy of passport pages containing personal information and passport validity.
Migration registration is issued for the duration of the student visa.
Students must apply for extension of migration registration before the expiration date.
It is recommended not to wait until the expiration date before applying.
Students living in university dormitories will have their migration registration extended by the:
Passport and Visa Support Office
Department of External Affairs
Extension processing time:
Within 3 working days after receiving the extended visa
If the student changes their residence address before the extension:
• The Passport and Visa Support Office must be informed immediately.
Students living in rented apartments must again apply through the host (apartment owner).
The following documents must be provided:
• Passport with extended visa
• Migration card (original)
• Certificate confirming student status (valid for 14 days)
• Previous migration registration
• Application letter from Kazan Federal University
Students must also visit the:
Department of External Affairs
9 Gvardeiskaya Street
Kazan
Required additional document:
• Rental agreement signed by both parties.
If a student changes residence before the migration registration expires:
• A new migration registration must be completed within 7 working days.
Foreign citizens from visa-required countries must periodically extend their visas to remain legally in Russia.
Visa extension allows foreign citizens to extend their stay for up to one year.
Students must apply for visa extension:
• Not earlier than 90 days before the visa expiration date
• Not later than 45 days before the visa expiration date
Students must submit the visa extension application in person.
Students must submit:
• Original passport
• Two photocopies of passport main page
• Two photocopies of valid visa
• One photocopy of all passport pages with visas/stamps
Additional documents:
• Original migration registration + 2 copies
• Original migration card + 2 copies
Academic documents:
• Study agreement (contract students)
or
• Referral from Ministry (quota students)
or
• Certificate of state-funded education
Additional cases may require:
• Certificate/diploma
• Transfer certificate
• Admission order extract
Applicants must pay a state duty fee.
Payment details available on website of Department of Internal Affairs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Tatarstan.
The following must match:
• Passport number
• Full name
Required:
• Two color photographs (3×4 cm)
Family members must submit:
• Passport + copies
• Migration card + copies
• Migration registration + copies
• State duty receipt
• Two photographs
Additional documents:
• Marriage certificate
• Birth certificates
If a student receives a new passport due to loss, theft, or damage, the visa can be restored.
Apply at:
Department of External Affairs
9 Gvardeiskaya Street
Kazan
Students must provide:
• New passport + 2 copies
• Old passport + 2 copies
• Migration card + 2 copies
• Migration registration + 2 copies
• One matte color photograph (3×4 cm)
• State duty payment receipt with bank stamp
Starting December 29, 2021, Federal Law No. 274-FZ of July 1, 2021 came into force.
This law introduced mandatory procedures for foreign citizens entering Russia.
All foreign citizens must undergo:
• Fingerprint registration
• Photographing
• Medical examination
These procedures are required for legal stay in Russia.
Foreign citizens must obtain:
• Medical examination certificate issued by authorized medical institutions
• Document confirming completion of fingerprint registration issued by the Ministry of Internal Affairs
This document is issued as a laminated identification card containing:
• Photograph
• Personal identification information
Fingerprint registration is completed only once and free of charge.
For students arriving for study purposes for more than 90 days:
Within 90 calendar days from the date of entry into Russia
For employees:
Within 30 calendar days
Foreign citizens studying in Russia must complete a medical examination at authorized medical institutions.
At Kazan Federal University, medical examinations are conducted at:
State Autonomous Medical Institution
Republican Clinical Dermatology and Venereology Dispensary
Address:
54 Korolenko Street, Kazan
The medical examination is conducted according to a “one-stop” system.
Specialists include:
• Dermatologist / Venereologist
• Psychiatrist / Narcologist
• Phthisiologist
• Radiologist
• Infectious disease specialist
Students undergo:
• Laboratory tests for syphilis
• HIV testing
• Examination for leprosy
• Radiological examination
• Chemico-toxicological examination
Approximate cost:
5,600 rubles
Documents required:
• Passport
• Results of previous medical examinations (if available)
After completing the medical examination, students must visit the Migration Department of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Republic of Tatarstan.
Locations include:
• Chekhova Street 8/2
• Pobezhimova Street 39
• Tovarischeskaya Street 28
• Bogatyreva Street 2/5
• Vosstaniya Street 29
• Gagarina Street 91
• Patrice Lumumba Street 52
• Komarova Street 14
Students must bring:
• Passport (and translation if available)
• Migration card and copy
• Visa and copy
• Notification of arrival
• Certificate of medical examination
For minors:
• Copy of one parent’s passport translated into Russian.
Failure to complete mandatory procedures may result in:
• Reduction of the permitted stay period in Russia
• Administrative penalties
• Monetary fines
Students must therefore complete these procedures within the required timeframe.
Kazan Federal University provides accommodation in student dormitories subject to availability.
Regulations: Regulations for Provision of Accommodation in KFU Dormitories for Non-Local Students
Application for Dormitory:
Submit through Budu Studentom personal account:
• Open Dormitory section
• Submit accommodation request
Deadline: Before deadline specified in admission system
Dormitory check-in is conducted in two stages:
Stage 1: August 24 – August 31, 08:00–17:00, UNICS Cultural and Sports Complex (KSK KFU UNICS)
Stage 2: Beginning September 1, Universiade Village, Building No. 9, Adaptation Services Unit, Department of External Affairs
During studies, international students may live in:
• University dormitories
• Universiade Village residences
• Private apartments
• Hostels
Accommodation provided according to availability
Located close to academic buildings.
Features: City center location, shared rooms, sports facilities, shops & pharmacies nearby, student canteens
Format: 2–3 students per room, 8 rooms per floor, 1 shared kitchen, 2 shared toilets, 1 shower
Price: 670 – 1250 rubles/month
One of the largest student residential complexes in Russia.
Facilities: Sports grounds, supermarket, canteen, post office, student clinic
Format: 2–4 person rooms with kitchen and bathroom
Price: 730 – 1250 rubles/month
Students preferring private accommodation may stay in hostels near the university.
University canteens in multiple academic buildings:
Main building: 18 Kremlyovskaya Street (Cafe “Loza”)
Institute of Physics: 16A Kremlyovskaya Street
Institute of Economics: 4 Butlerova Street
Second high-rise: 35 Kremlyovskaya Street
Buffets in buildings offering: Ready hot meals, side dishes, salads, baked goods, coffee
The General Medicine program (Specialist Degree – 6 years) delivered through the Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology is recognized for the purpose of obtaining a Primary Medical Qualification, subject to prevailing regulations of the National Medical Commission (NMC), India.
✔ The qualification is treated as a Primary Medical Degree.
✔ Graduates are eligible to appear for FMGE / NExT in India.
✔ The 6-year duration satisfies NMC duration requirements for foreign medical education.
✔ Indian students may pursue medical registration in India after clearing the screening examination.
NMC recognition remains the most important regulatory checkpoint for Indian students considering MBBS abroad.
In the official NBEMS FMGE Country/Institute-wise Performance Report (2024), the program appears under the following listing:
KAZAN FEDERAL UNIVERSITY
INSTITUTE OF FUNDAMENTAL MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY
This institute delivers the General Medicine (Specialist) program.
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Total Candidates Appeared | 19 |
| Total Candidates Passed | 13 |
| Pass Percentage | 68.42% |
Performance Analysis:
13 out of 19 candidates passed the screening examination.
This corresponds to a pass percentage of 68.42%.
| Institution / Category | Pass % |
|---|---|
| Kazan Federal University – IFMB | 68.42% |
| Global FMGE Average | 25.80% |
This indicates that the pass percentage recorded for Kazan Federal University in 2024 is significantly higher than the global FMGE average.
The university is located in Kazan, which has a continental climate with cold winters and mild summers.
• Winter (Nov–Mar): −15°C to −5°C on average, sometimes colder
• Summer (Jun–Aug): 18°C to 25°C
• Spring & Autumn: Cool and pleasant
• Snowfall is common in winter, so students require heavy winter clothing.
Typical route for Indian students:
Step 1: Flight from India
• Major departure cities: Delhi / Mumbai / Bangalore
• Fly to Moscow or Istanbul (common transit hubs)
Step 2: Travel to Kazan
From Moscow to Kazan:
• Domestic flight: about 1.5 hours
• Train: about 11–12 hours
Students arrive at Kazan International Airport, which is about 25–30 minutes from the KFU campus.
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