Russia is the largest literate country in the world. Thousands of students from around 168 countries travel to Russia for medical education. Most of the medical universities in Russia offer high-quality education and are recognized by the Russian Federation, WHO, NMC, UNESCO, Ministry of Science, and Higher Education.
Russia is known for its strong academic schools in medicine, physics, and natural sciences. Russia is the most chosen destination for Indian students to pursue MBBS. Candidates who are planning to study MBBS in Russia can get admission to Russia’s top medical college.
Petrozavodsk State University, founded in 1940, is a classical university that offers a variety of preparatory programs at all levels of training – from preparatory to postgraduate studies. The university is a recognized leader in medical education for international students and a unique research center in the indigenous languages of the north. It has over 1100 lecturers and research staff members, including 10 members of the State Russian Academy of Sciences, 730 Doctors, and Science Candidates (Ph.D.).
Petrozavodsk State University has the largest library in Karelia and has about 1.5 million books. The university has been receiving international students since 1980. About 500 foreign students participate in various education programs at the university. Along with medical education, the university conducts research in various fields of science, including international programs. It is the largest Northern educational institution and the leading university in the system of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation of European Northern Russia.
Faculty and Institutions of Petrozavodsk State University:
- Division of Agriculture
- Department of Mining and Geology
- Faculty of Mathematics
- Department of Physical Engineering
- Department of Philology
- Department of Ecology and Biology
- Department of Economics
- Law faculty
- Department of History, Politics and Social Studies
- Institute of Medicine
- Department of Forestry, Industrial and Civil Engineering
- Teachers of Foreign Languages
- Institute of Pedagogy and Psychology
- Institute of Physical Culture, Sports and Tourism
Eligibility criteria for studying at Petrozavodsk State University are:
- Candidates must be at least 17 years of age by December 31 of the respective admission year.
- The 12th pass out in science with a combination of physics, chemistry, biology, and mathematics.
- Must be the 12th Pass out of the accredited Board of India.
- Candidates for General Category must have scored at least 50% in class 12th.
- SC / ST candidates must have secured a minimum of 45% in class 12th.
- Must be NEET qualified.
The total duration of the study is 6 years, the student will be given 5 years of classroom learning for clinical study and 1 year to enhance their practical skills.
Admission process:
Candidates who wish to study MBBS at Petrozavodsk State University must follow the following procedures for admission:
- Fill out the application with the correct details and submit the form on the official university website.
- You will receive an invitation letter from the university, save it for future use.
- Pay for university enrollment costs and save the 1st year enrollment fee receipt.
- Apply for a Visa.
Documents required during the admission process:
- Passport with at least 18 months validity.
- 10th Class Mark sheet.
- 12th Class Mark sheet.
- Passport size photographs.
- Invitation letter from the university.
- 1st-year tuition fee receipt.
- Authorization of documents from the Foreign Ministry of New Delhi.
- Legalization of documents by the Russian Embassy.
Degree accreditation from Petrozavodsk State University:
It is accredited by many medical institutions, such as the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation and also by the;
- World Health Organization (WHO)
- National Medical Commission (NMC)
- United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
Know why you should choose Petrozavodsk State University for your medical career:
- It is a classical university in the Northwest of Russia.
- 288 popular educational programs.
- The university has thousands of students (including international students).
- Affordable fee structure for international students.
- Over 100 international and regional innovative projects have been launched at the university.
- The university has the largest library of more than 1.5 million books in 18 languages.
- It has 84 Laboratories, Development, and Planning Divisions.
- The university has established 27 innovative centers, 28 small businesses, and 2 Technopark.
- The university conducts many sports and leisure activities.
- The university has won 7 national awards for state support of Russian universities.
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