Kazan State Medical University

Founded in 1814, originally as part of Kazan Emperor University. 

• It’s one of the oldest and respected medical universities in Russia. 

• It is located in Kazan, which is the capital of the Republic of Tatarstan in Russia.

 

Academics & Recognition

• Offers multiple faculties including Clinical Medicine (MBBS), Basic Medicine, Preventive Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, etc. 

• English-medium MBBS is offered. Also includes Russian language training so students can interact in clinics, etc.

• Recognized by WHO and listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS). For Indian students, KSMU is/NMC-approved (formerly MCI).

 

Duration, Structure & Clinical Exposure

• The MBBS programme is 6 years in total: 5 years of academic + clinical training followed by 1 year of internship. 

• Clinical training is done through multiple affiliated hospitals in Kazan. There are many clinical units (hospitals, polyclinics, maternity hospitals, etc.) used as training bases.

 

Pros & Advantages

• Strong history & Reputation: Being one of the older medical schools in Russia gives it prestige. 

• English-medium + Russian language support: Good for international students who don’t know Russian initially. 

• Good clinical exposure: With many hospitals and clinical bases tied up, students get hands-on opportunity.

• Recognition: WHO, WDOMS, NMC etc., which means degree is likely to be valid / accepted in many countries (after any required licensing). 

• Relatively affordable compared to many private medical colleges abroad