Orenburg State Medical University
- 1944
- Established
- 6 years
- Duration
- English
- Medium
- September 2026
- Intake
- 1,500+
- Indian students
- Required
- NEET
Official 2026–27 fee ledger
First year
$6,500 per year
₹6,11,000
Each year 2 to 6
$6,500 per year
₹6,11,000
Six-year total
$39,000
₹36,66,000
Included in the annual fee
- Tuition fees
- Basic hostel fee
- Medical insurance
Not included
- Medical check-up charges
- Visa extension fee
Also payable
- Indian mess (mandatory for the 1st year)
- $1,500
- One-time administrative charge (OTAC - 1st year only)
- $500 (brochure rate: $1,500)
- Processing charge (1st year)
- ₹47,000
- Total payable for 1st year
- $8,500 + ₹47,000
- On-campus FMGE coaching for 6 years in the university
- Police verification and police registration
- Visa invitation letter
- Hostel registration
- Local translator in the initial days
- Library membership card for 6 years
- Airport pickup and refreshment in Russia
- Examination fee for 6 years
- Access to English textbooks for all subjects
$1 = ₹94. Actual amount is subject to change as per the exchange rate of USD to INR.
Fees follow each university's 2026-27 fee sheet and may change with university revisions and exchange rates; confirm current figures with a counsellor before paying.
Eligibility and documents required
Eligibility
- 50% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology in Class 12 (40% for reserved categories)
- Minimum 17 years of age on or before 31st December in the admission year
- NEET UG qualified (50th percentile for General/EWS, 40th percentile for reserved categories)
- Free from contagious diseases (medical certificate with HIV negative report required)
Documents required
- Class 10th pass certificate and mark sheet
- Class 12th pass certificate and mark sheet
- Valid NEET UG scorecard
- Valid passport
- Passport-size photographs
- Medical test report including HIV negative report
Admission process, in five steps
- 1
Apply with documents
Submit the application form along with your Class 10 and 12 mark sheets, NEET scorecard, and passport.
- 2
Pay fees and get the confirmation letter
Pay the initial university fees and receive your official admission confirmation letter.
- 3
Submit your passport and get the invitation letter
Submit your passport and medical documents to obtain the official visa invitation letter.
- 4
Get the visa and fly
Obtain your Russian student visa and fly to Orenburg.
- 5
Join classes
Complete hostel check-in and police registration with on-ground support and begin your lectures.
About the university
Established in 1944, Orenburg State Medical University (OrSMU) is one of Russia's leading government medical universities. Located in Orenburg near the border of Europe and Asia, the university houses 47 medical science departments and over 550 scientific and faculty staff members.
OrSMU provides hands-on clinical training through reputed teaching hospitals, simulation skill labs, and robotic learning equipment. Over 1,500 Indian students currently study at the university, and its graduates practice across India, the UK, the USA, the Middle East, and Europe.
Recognitions
Why choose OrSMU
- Established in 1944 with over 80 years of medical academic excellence
- Ranked as the 2nd Best Medical University of Russia in the 2026-27 brochure
- Home to 1,500+ Indian students currently pursuing MBBS
- Fulfills NMC criteria and recognized by WDOMS, ECFMG, FAIMER, and GMC PLAB
- High-tech robotic simulation labs and clinical training at affiliated hospitals
- Dedicated third hostel reserved specifically for Indian students with an on-campus Indian mess
- On-campus FMGE coaching conducted for Indian students across all 6 years
Student life
Orenburg State Medical University blends hands-on robotic simulation training with an active campus community of over 1,500 Indian students.
FMGE coaching on campus
Hostel
3 university hostels with comfortable furnished rooms, common kitchens, 24/7 CCTV surveillance, and Wi-Fi access. The third hostel is specifically reserved for Indian students.
Indian mess
Dedicated Indian mess inside the hostel serving vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals tailored to Indian tastes.
Sports and activities
University sports club (founded in 2013) running 12 sports leagues including basketball, swimming, volleyball, indoor football, athletics, table tennis, skiing, gymnastics, and chess, alongside Indian festival celebrations.
Orenburg at a glance
Orenburg is the administrative center of Orenburg Oblast, situated on the Ural River at the geographic boundary between Europe and Asia, 1,478 km southeast of Moscow.
- Continental climate with warm, dry summers and moderately cold winters
- Historic landmarks including the Caravanserai architectural complex, the Pedestrian Bridge between Europe and Asia, and the Holy Trinity Convent of Mercy
- Major regional rail and road hub near the Kazakhstan border
- Well-connected public transport network of buses, trolleybuses, and taxis
Syllabus, year by year
Semester 1
- Biology
- Anatomy
- Russian Language
- Latin
- Physical Education
- Nursing
- Physics
Semester 2
- Russian Language
- Biology
- Latin
- Nursing
- Anatomy
- Histology
Semester 1
- Russian Language
- Anatomy
- Histology
- Physiology
- Biochemistry
Semester 2
- Russian Language
- Physiology
- Microbiology
- Immunology
- Biochemistry
Semester 1
- Microbiology
- Immunology
- Radiology
- Surgery
- Pharmacology
- Pathophysiology
- Pathoanatomy
- Internal Medicine
Semester 2
- Surgery
- Pharmacology
- Pathophysiology
- Pathoanatomy
- Internal Medicine
- Topographic Anatomy
Semester 1
- Topographic Anatomy
- Hygiene
- Oncology
- Gynecology
- Neurology
Semester 2
- Gynecology
- Neurology
- Ophthalmology
- Psychiatry
- Pediatrics
Semester 1
- Therapy
- Pediatrics
- Psychiatry
- Obstetrics
- Hospital Surgery
- Dermatology
- Clinical Anatomy
- Traumatology
Semester 2
- Obstetrics
- Traumatology
- Therapy
- Hospital Surgery
- Dermatology
Semester 1
- Obstetrics
- Gynecology
- Therapy
- Lab Diagnostics
Semester 2
- Surgery
- Pediatrics
- Emergency Medicine
Faculties
- Faculty of General Medicine
- Faculty of Pediatrics
- Faculty of Dentistry
- Faculty of Preventive Care
- Faculty of Pharmacy
- Faculty of Clinical Psychology
Questions about OrSMU
Orenburg State Medical University has 47 departments of medical sciences.
English is the medium of classroom instruction for international MBBS students. Russian is taught as a subject so students can converse with patients during clinical training.
Yes. Out of the three university hostels, the third hostel is reserved for Indian students and includes an on-campus Indian mess.
The annual fee is $6,500 per year from Year 1 through Year 6, totaling $39,000 for the 6-year course (covering tuition, basic hostel, and medical insurance).
Ask about Orenburg
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Fees follow each university's 2026-27 fee sheet and may change with university revisions and exchange rates; confirm current figures with a counsellor before paying.
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