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Yoshkar-Ola, Republic of Mari El, Russia · NMC Approved | WHO Listed | Affordable Volga-Ural Region
Mari State Medical University
Russia · Yoshkar-Ola, Republic of Mari El, Russia · NMC Approved | WHO Listed | Affordable Volga-Ural Region
Overview
Mari State Medical University, Russia — MBBS 2026-27
Mari State Medical University is located in Yoshkar-Ola, the capital of the Republic of Mari El in the Volga-Ural region of Russia. A compact, well-managed medical university with NMC India approval and WHO listing, it offers the 6-year General Medicine programme in English. Yoshkar-Ola is a small, clean, and safe Russian city — one of the more personally manageable environments for Indian students new to Russia, with lower living costs than larger cities.
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Location | Yoshkar-Ola, Republic of Mari El, Russia |
| NMC India Status | ✅ Approved |
| WHO Listed | ✅ Yes |
| Programme | 6-Year General Medicine (English) |
| City Character | Small, safe, affordable |
Fee Structure
| Expense | Per Year | 6-Year Total |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,000–5,500 | ₹20–28 L |
| Hostel + Living | $1,500–2,800 | ₹7.5–14 L |
| Total | ~$5,500–8,500/yr | ₹28–42 Lakhs |
- NMC India approved, WHO listed
- Very affordable living costs
- Small city — safe, close-knit student environment
- Connected to Kazan (major regional city, 130 km away) by road/rail
Eligibility
NEET qualified. Class 12 PCB 50%+. Age 17–25.
Admission Process
- VedKris Edu application.
- Invitation Letter.
- Russian Student Visa.
- Travel to Yoshkar-Ola via Moscow or Kazan.
Fee Structure
| Expense | Per Year |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,000–5,500 (~₹3.3–4.6 L) |
| Hostel + Living | $1,500–2,800 (~₹1.25–2.3 L) |
Hostel / Accommodation
On-campus hostel. Very affordable costs. Near Kazan (130 km).
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