Tambov State University

Tambov State University named after G. R. Derzhavin (in Russian: Тамбовский государственный университет им. Г. Р. Державина). 

• Located in: Tambov, Russia. 

• Founded: The roots go back earlier, but as the current university it was formed in 1994 by merging the Tambov State Pedagogical Institute and the Tambov State Institute of Culture. 

• Named after: The poet and statesman Gavrila Romanovich Derzhavin.

 

Size, Faculties, Student Body

• Students: ~ 13,000 students total.

• International students: ~ 2,700–2,850 from ~ 60-70 countries. 

• Staff: ~ 800 academic staff; over 88% have academic degrees and ranks. 

• Faculties / Departments: It offers a wide variety — e.g. Mathematics, Physics & IT; Economics; Medical Institute; Management; Law; Humanities etc. 

 

Academic Programmes & Recognition

• Offers undergraduate, postgraduate, doctoral degrees. 

• It has programs especially in medicine (MBBS), economics, IT, political science, etc. 

• The university degree is recognised under the Russian national standard, and it also provides a European Diploma Supplement upon request. 

 

Campus, Infrastructure & Facilities

• Well-equipped academic buildings, hostels/dormitories, library, research centres, sports and recreation facilities. 

• The region has botanical garden, zoo, recreational facilities on riverbank etc.

 

For Indian / International Students: Medical (MBBS) & Others

• MBBS Course: 6 years including internship. 

• Medium: Some programmes are available in English. 

• Recognitions: Recognised by WHO and NMC (formerly MCI) for MBBS courses.

• Eligibility criteria (for Indian students, as reported by some sources):
  • High school / 10+2 certificate with subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Biology. 
  • Minimum percentage in these subjects (varies by source). 
  • Sometimes NEET qualification / score required. 

• Accommodation: Hostels are available, usually shared (2-3 per room). Facilities in hostels and campus cost of living are more affordable compared to big Russian cities. 

 

Pros & Things to Consider

Pros:

• Reasonably well-known university in its region, with good infrastructure.

• Options in English medium (for MBBS etc.), which helps international students.

• Diverse student body; exposure to international environment.

• Costs are lower than many universities in Western Europe or North America.

Considerations / Risks:

• Always verify recognition of particular course in your home country / by relevant medical council.

• Living costs, climate (Russia has harsh winters), language barrier (Russian is widely used). 

• Bureaucracy with visa, migration, documentation.