"Fees from ₹2.5 lakh per year" is technically true — and completely useless for planning. Your family needs the total number: what leaves your bank account every year for six years. Here it is, with nothing hidden. It's the format we use in actual counselling sessions.
Tuition fees by university (per year, 2026-27)
Government universities we work with, grouped by budget:
Budget tier (~2,50,000–3,50,000 RUB / ₹2.4–3.4 lakh per year): Mari State University, Pskov State University, Kemerovo State Medical University, Ivanovo State Medical University and similar regional government universities.
Mid tier (~4,00,000–5,00,000 RUB / ₹3.8–4.8 lakh): Tver State Medical University (our founders' alma mater), Volgograd State Medical University, Perm State Medical University, Orenburg State Medical University, Bashkir State Medical University, Privolzhsky Research Medical University.
Premium tier (~5,00,000–6,00,000 RUB / ₹4.8–5.7 lakh): Kazan State Medical University, Kazan Federal University, Ural State Medical University and other top-ranked institutions.
(Exchange rate used: ₹0.95 per RUB — always budget a 10% buffer.)
The other costs, per year
Hostel: 25,000–80,000 RUB (₹24–76k). Government hostels are basic but safe; 2–3 sharing.
Food: ₹8,000–12,000/month if you cook (Indian groceries available in every student city).
Medical insurance: ~₹8–12k/year (mandatory).
Visa extension and registration: ~₹10–15k/year.
Flights: ₹40–70k round trip (via Delhi/Dubai routes in 2026).
One-time setup (Year 1 only): winter wear, bedding, utensils, SIM — ₹40–60k.
Sample 6-year total: Tver State Medical University
Tuition (4,50,000 RUB × 6): ₹25.7 lakh
Hostel: ₹2.5 lakh
Food and living: ₹7 lakh
Insurance + visa: ₹1.2 lakh
Flights (6 round trips): ₹3 lakh
Setup + misc: ₹1 lakh
Total: approximately ₹40 lakh
A budget-tier university brings the same structure down to approximately ₹25–28 lakh total. Compare either number with ₹60 lakh–1.5 crore for a private seat in India.
Three fee traps to avoid in 2026
"Package deals" payable to the consultant. Tuition goes to the university's official account — always. We never touch your fee money.
First-year-only quotes. Some universities raise fees for later batches; we show you the fee letter for all 6 years.
Ultra-low outliers. If someone quotes ₹1.5 lakh/year for a "government MBBS in Russia," the university is either not government, not FMGL-compliant, or the quote is bait.
Get your personal cost sheet — free
Tell us your budget and we'll shortlist universities with a year-by-year rupee cost sheet, built by doctors who actually paid these fees themselves. Contact us or WhatsApp +91-98336-36194.
Frequently asked questions
Are there scholarships? Some universities offer merit concessions; Russian government quota seats exist but are limited and competitive.
Can fees be paid in instalments? Most universities accept semester-wise payment.
What about currency risk? Fees are fixed in RUB; the rupee cost moves with the exchange rate — hence our 10% buffer advice.