1972
Founded
4,500+
Student Population
150+ Indian students
International Students
100% Direct Admission
Admission
About Mari State Medical University
Mari State Medical University offers a focused, small-cohort English-medium MBBS programme in Yoshkar-Ola, a compact, low-cost city known for its distinctive European-style architecture.
Campus Life
A small city with a lower cost of living than most Russian MBBS destinations, and a close, supportive international student community.
Accommodation
University hostel rooms are available for international students with Indian food arrangements through the student welfare office.
Eligibility
- Valid NEET qualification and scorecard
- Minimum age 17 years by December 31 of the admission year
- 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry & Biology (40% for reserved categories)
- Passport valid for at least 18 months
English-Medium Programme
The entire MBBS curriculum is taught in English from year one — no local language proficiency is required to begin your degree.
MBBS Duration
| Course | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery) | Undergraduate | 6 years (incl. 1-year internship) |
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