Admission Procedure

How To Apply?

Once a student has decided to study in Russia, he/she needs to fill in the Application Form providing the following information and documents: surname, first name, and second name (patronymic); citizenship; date and place of birth; sex; a photocopy of passport (the page with your photograph indicating your date and place of birth, date of the issue of the passport, and its expiry date); a photocopy of the certificate of high (secondary) school education (or a written explanation of its lack); home address; telephone number including the area code; e-mail address; speciality, town and name of the university

A passport validity at the moment of applying for an official invitation to Russia for education at the universities of the Russian Federation must be no less than 2 years. If the expiry of your passport is sooner, you have to prolong the term of its validity.

Applications for studies at Russian universities are collected annually from April till November. Since the number of vacancies (quotas) for international students is limited, it is those applicants who were the first to send their applications and to make up properly all the papers required that have the highest chance for admission. After the applications have been duly considered, the university officially confirms admission to the applicant (reservation of a university vacancy).

A student should then follow all the instructions for getting the formal invitation to study in Russia in accordance with the requirements to the educational documents and the terms of entrance. It takes from 35 to 45 days for the Department of the Federal Migration Service of the Russian Federation to draw up the official letter of invitation for international students.

Documents Required


DOCUMENTS FOR THE APPLICATION

  • Name, Surname
  • Citizenship
  • Date & place of birth
  • Sex
  • Passport number
  • Passport validity (date of issue & expiry)
  • Permanent address
  • Phone number, e-mail address
  • A copy of the passport (pages with the photograph, date of birth and passport validity (date of issue & expiry)
  • Certificate of Completed Higher Secondary Education.
  • Acceptance of the applications starts from April and ends in October of the current year. It takes about 45 days to process the documents with the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation.

DOCUMENTS FOR A STUDENT'S VISA

  • Application form & 8 photographs (Resolution : 35mm*45mm or 3.5cm*4.5cm , Size : 600 dpi , Face visibility : 80% ,Colour : Black and White or Colour in matt finish with white background)
  • Original invitation letter
  • Medical health certificate
  • HIV/AIDS test
  • Certificate of Completed Higher Secondary Education
  • Official bank documents (bank receipt) confirming full payment of tuition fees (for students coming to Russia for the first time).

DOCUMENTS FOR POST GRADUATION

  • Diploma/Degree Certificate that should be legalized, i.e. stamped by Ministry of External Affairs (or Ministry of Education) and Russian Embassy of the country, where the educational documents were given
  • 2 notarized copies of the legalized Diploma/Degree Certificate;
  • 2 translated copies of the legalized Diploma/Degree Certificate in Russian language and notarized in the Russian Embassy in your country.
  • Mark sheets (transcript) of all academic years (including studied subjects, marks & hours per each subject), which should be legalized, i.e. stamped by Ministry of External Affairs (or Ministry of Education) and Russian Embassy of the country, where the educational documents were given.
  • 2 notarized copies of the legalized Mark sheets (transcript);
  • 2 translated copies of the legalized Mark sheets (transcript) in Russian language and notarized in the Russian Embassy in your country.

DOCUMENTS WHILE ENTERING RUSSIA

In order to enter the territory of the Russian Federation and to be admitted into the University, a student should have the following documents:

  • Passport (validity -not less than 2 years), student’s entry visa.
  • Immigration card (is given during the flight or at the airport; it must be filled in by student, stamped by customs in the airport right after arrival to Russia).
  • Original of Completed Higher Secondary Education School Certificate (including mark sheet/transcript), that should be legalized (i.e. stamped by the Ministry of External Affairs (or Ministry of Education) and Russian Embassy of the country, where student received the Certificate).
  • 2 notarized at Russian Embassy/Russian Consulate copies of the legalized Completed Higher Secondary Education School Certificate.
  • 2 translated copies of the legalized Completed Higher Secondary Education in Russian language, certified by a notary from the Russian Embassy in your country.
  • Medical health certificate — original in English, translated copy of the Medical Health Certificate in Russian language.
  • HIV/AIDS free certificate — original in English, a translated copy of the HIV/AIDS free certificate in Russian language. Kindly note that the validity of the HIV/AIDS certificate is 3 months only.
  • 15 passport size (Resolution : 35mm*45mm or 3.5cm*4.5cm , Size : 600 dpi , Face visibility : 80% ,Colour : Black and White or Colour) photographs in matt finish with white background.

Syllabus


Subjects

  • Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Medical Biology + Genetics + Parasitology
  • Human Anatomy
  • Histology + Embryology + cytology
  • Latin And Medical Terminology
  • Physical Training
  • Russian Language

Exams : Physics, Chemistry, Medical Biology, Genetics, Parasitology

Credits : Human Anatomy, Histology , Embryology , cytology


Subjects

  • Human Anatomy
  • Histology + Embryology + Cytology
  • Latin And Medical Terminologyy
  • Normal Physiology
  • Biochemistry
  • Microbiology + Virology + Immunology
  • Economics
  • Philosophy
  • Sociology
  • Physical Training
  • Russian Language

Exams : Human Anatomy, Histology, Embryology, Cytology, Normal Physiology, Biochemistry, Economics, Philosophy


Subjects

  • Microbiology + Virology + Immunology
  • Pharmacology And Clinical Pharmacology
  • Homeopathy
  • Pathological Anatomy
  • Pathological Physiology
  • Internal Diseases
  • Surgery
  • General Hygiene
  • Physical Training
  • Russian Language

Exams : Microbiology + Virology + Immunology, Pharmacology And Clinical Pharmacology, Pathological Anatomy, Pathological Physiology, Internal Diseases, Surgery


Subjects

  • General Hygiene
  • Internal Diseases
  • Surgery
  • Obstretics
  • Ophthalmology
  • Otorhinolaryngology
  • Pediatrics + Infection of Children
  • Radiodiagnostics And Radiotherapy
  • Public Health And Administration + Medical Informatics + Automated Management Systems In Public Health
  • history of National And Foreign Medicine
  • Politics
  • Dermatology and Venereology
  • Neurology + NeuroSurgery + Medical Genetics
  • Topographical Anatomy and Operative Surgery.

Exams : General Hygiene, Ophthalmology, Otorhinolaryngology, Internal Diseases, Surgery, Obstretics


Subjects

  • Clinical Pathological Physiology
  • Pedeatrics + Infections of Childern
  • Pedeatric Surgery
  • Topographical Anatomy And Operative Surgery
  • Dermatology and Venereology
  • Neurology + NeuroSurgery + Medical Genetics
  • Medical Psychology + Psychiatry + Narcology
  • Oncology
  • Urology
  • Traumatology And Orthopedics
  • Stomatology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Internal Diseases
  • Surgery
  • Gynecology

Exams : Pedeatrics + Infections of Childern, Topographical Anatomy And Operative Surgery, Dermatology and Venereology, Neurology + NeuroSurgery + Medical Genetics, Medical Psychology + Psychiatry + Narcology, Traumatology And Orthopedics, Infectious Diseases, Internal Diseases, Surgery, Gynecology


Subjects

  • Internal Diseases
  • Surgery
  • Obstretics + Gynocology
  • Forensic Medicine
  • Infectious Diseases + Tropical Diseases + Epidemiology
  • Medical Law
  • Modern Instrumental Methods of Examination

Exams : Internal Diseases, Surgery, Obstretics + Gynocology, Infectious Diseases + Tropical Diseases + Epidemiology


  • Nursing Practice (4 terms)
    Therapy – 2 Weeks
    Surgery – 2 Weeks
  • Medical Assistant Practice (6 terms)
    Therapy – 2 Weeks
    Surgery – 2 Weeks
  • Medical Practice (8 terms)
    Therapy – 2 Weeks
    Surgery – 2 Weeks
    Obstetrics – 2 Weeks
  • Medical Practice (10 terms)
    Therapy – 2 Weeks
    Surgery – 2 Weeks

  • General Care of patients
  • Propedeutics of internal dieseases
  • Occupational dieseases
  • Endocrinology
  • Phtysiopumonology(Tuberculosis)
  • Out-paitents Therapy
  • Internal Diseases, physiotherapy

  • General Care of patients
  • General Surgery, anesthesiology
  • Resuscitation and intensive therapy
  • Tomographic anatomy and operative surgery
  • Surgery
  • Urology
  • Traumatology and orthopedics
  • Oncology
  • Stomatology
  • Pediatrics surgery

Steps of Admission


  • Step 1 : Counseling

    All students desirous of studying in any higher educational institute in Russia are requested to visit our office for a free counseling where all the required information is given to the students regarding the various options that are available and also important information about the country. AKEC on their part makes all attempts to solve any query that the student / parent may have about studying in Russia. However, the student must take all necessary steps as required to satisfy themselves about their eligibility and the decision of enrolling and studying in Russia.

  • Step 2 : Application

    Once the student has satisfied himself / herself about all the merits and demerits of studying in Russia, the student is expected to make an application in the prescribed format with AKEC. You would appreciate that the seats in the Russian higher education system are limited and are offered strictly on a first come first served basis, subject to the final decision of the University.

  • Step 3 : Submission of Passport and Educational Documents

    Once the documents are submitted to AKEC, students needs to apply for their passports in case of the same is not ready. The issuance of the passport normally takes around 2 Months and any delay would result in subsequent delay in the joining of the University. All students should qualify NEET exam to enroll themselves in Russian Medical Universities. You could take guidance from AKEC in this regard.

  • Step 4 : Admission Confirmation

    Once the university accepts the application of the student, the university issues a letter of admission confirming the reservation of a seat for the student at the university and in certain cases the invoice to remit the fees. The original letter of admission is handed him to apply for his bank loan / expedite his passport process. The student at this stage is expected to make the balance payment of AKEC, and complete his medical examinations.

  • Step 5 : Visa Invitation

    Upon receiving the passport and the Visa invitation, AKEC makes arrangements to have the Visa stamped on the passport by the Visa Office at the Russian Consulate / Embassy. Once the passport has been received by us after the stamping of the Visa, a copy of the same is handed to the student to enable him to remit the educational fees to Russia. The original passport and all other documents by AKEC are handed to the student once the confirmation of the remittance of the fees is received by AKEC.

  • Step 6 : Departure

    The student should now start his packing and also obtain the ” Letter of Direction” from AKEC. He should make all arrangements as instructed by AKEC. He / she should also ensure that all documentation as has been detailed in the brochure is complete.

Essential Info


The following information will come in handy as you plan to embark on your journey and prepare to leave. Moreover our student counselor will also assist you.

  • PREPARATORY FACULTY

    In case of students studying in Russian medium they will undergo a ten months preparatory faculty in which they will be mastered with the language, this will enable them undergo their entire education in Russian language.

  • ENGLISH MEDIUM

    In case of students undergoing education with training in English medium you will have Russian language class every week throughout the first three years of education which will help you to undergo your clinical studies.

  • MIGRATION CARD

    The migration card is the document, which testifies that the student has crossed the border of the Russian Federation. It is an obligatory document for the further processing of the student registration. Without the migration card the registration on the territory of Russian Federation cannot be done and the student would be deported back to the home country.

  • MULTIPLE ENTRY-EXIT VISA

    The Visa is processed only after the payment of fees to the Academy/University and submission of all other relevant documents in appropriate time.

  • FOREIGN EXCHANGE

    You may carry currency and valuables as permitted by the Reserve Bank of India. The Reserve Bank of India permits you to take your institute fees as prescribed in your admission letter and up to USD 3000 per year for your expenses as travel allowance. You should only remember that when passing through customs on entry to Russia, you have to declare the amount of money you have, list of your valuables. You retain this declaration, checked by the Customs officer, throughout your stay in the country and it enables you to take back home your unspent money and personal valuables indicated on your entry declaration.

  • LOCAL CURRENCY

    In Russia the currency is Rubles. Exchange of currency into Rubles may be done at currency exchange points of all banks which are readily available every where.

Teaching System


The curriculum for General Medicine (M.D equivalent to M.B.B.S), Dentistry and Pharmacy are righteously extensive and updated. Each subject begins with studying of the disease & emphasis is laid on epidemiology, aetiology, pathogenesis, pathological physiology, pathological morphology, clinical picture, methods of laboratory and instrumental examination of a patient, diagnoses, differential diagnoses, complication, prognosis, treatment and prevention. During the period of training students are taught special subjects: in succession they learn theoretical (from 1st to 3rd year) and clinical fundamentals (from 4th to 6th year) and acquire necessary practical skills.

Latin terms are given according to the International Nomenclature of different specialties.Every stage of training builds a foundation to climb up to the next level. The teaching process includes approach, beginning with lectures proceeded by laboratory and practical work at hospitals along with in depth examination of patients, clinical duties etc. Along with meticulous teaching equal emphasis is laid on colloquial, tests, quizzes, examinations, state examinations, final Interdisciplinary test, oral answers, laboratory and written works, MCQ-tests, recording of case histories also form the part of day to day activity.

Marking System


Every subject after assessing the student’s performance is allocated a grade as below

  • Grade – “5”,five signifies excellent performance
  • Grade – “4”,four signifies Good performance
  • Grade – “3”,three signifies satisfactory performance

However, it is understood that

  • Grade 5 is equivalent to – 90% and above
  • Grade 4 is equivalent to – 80-89%
  • Grade 3 is equivalent to – 75 -79%
  • Grade 2 stands for failure

Apart from this test papers are marked as “Passed”, which indicates adequate knowledge in a particular subject without actual grading, there is no officially recognized co relation between grading and marking by percentage.

FAQ's

As per the amendment to the India Medical Act, 1956, any Indian student intending to study medicine in any medical college anywhere in abroad for a graduate medical course has to obtain eligibility certificate from the Medical Council of India, New Delhi before joining the medical college abroad. After the successful completion of the course, the student is expected to appear a screening test conducted by the National Board of Examination as required by Medical Council of India prior to the registration with Medical Council of India, The academic requirement for the eligibility certificate as defined by the Medical Council of India for the general category is of the aggregate 50% marks in the Physics / Chemistry and Biology and 40% in case of the reserved category. More details could be obtained from the Medical Council of India either from their office in New Delhi or from their official website. AKEC guides the students to appear for the medical qualifying exams in India, USA, UK and other countries.

For obtaining passport, you should apply at a local passport office in an application form available at the passport office. The process normally takes around 6-8 weeks for the issuance of the passport after the date of application and the passport is sent directly to your address. There is also a facility to have your passport on “Tatkaal” basis on the submission of your letter of admission.

For the medical studies, the first three years consist of pre-clinical training and is more lecture oriented. The preclinical subjects are taught completely in the English language. However, there are Russian language classes as a part of the curriculum from the first year itself. This is necessary since from the fourth year, the student would start his / her clinical subjects, which would require him / her to attend the clinics and hospital as part of training and would have to interact with the local Russian patients and hence would require knowing the local language. Also the knowledge of the local language in an added asset for the student to interact with local population.

Registration gives foreign student a legal right to stay on the territory of the Russian Federation for the period of registration. Usually the period of registration is one year. Registration should be renewed annually 2-3 weeks before its termination. Upon arrival at the University, the student should submit the required documents to process the registration within 3 days after arrival. The duration of the registration processing is 10-15 days. The original passport of the student is taken by the concerned department. The registration is stamped on the migration card; there the address of the student hostel where the student lives is noted. The registration of the passport and the visa requires that the passport is valid for a minimum period of 2 years. It is recommended to renew the passport before travelling to Russia for the full period of study.

The student is allowed to carry 20-25 kgs of luggage free of charge. All overweight luggage should be paid on a Kg basis and may turn to be expensive. It is recommended to bring only necessary things that are required and which you feel may not be available in Russia. Everything else could be purchased in Russia. It is recommended to take warm clothes.

Usually the expenses for first month of staying in Russia are more than those of the following months. You’ll need about 500 USD or 350 Euro for the first three months of staying in Russia. That is because the student would need to purchase items of necessity etc. Subsequently, the average month expenses for food are about USD 100 or 80 Euro.

The education in Russia is highly subsidized by the government of Russian Federation. Therefore there are no separate scholarships or grants available for individual universities.

Parents can send money to the student’s bank account in India or Russia by the way of a wire transfer. The student is recommended to open a bank account in India. The best way to transfer the money is to use international ATM/debit cards. If the student wishes to open a bank account in Russia, it can be done as soon as the process of registration is completed. It usually takes about 10-15 days. After the registration is completed, AKEC will help students to open a bank account, to which parents can transfer money. To open a bank account, the student will be required to deposit USD 5 or 5 Euro.

The life & health insurance guarantees that the student gets the required medical aid in times of illness according to the program of the insurance cover. The insurance policy mentions the names and the telephone numbers of the doctors and the hospitals. Without the life and the health insurance it is not possible to process the registration of the student. Therefore, the life and the health insurance are necessary and obligatory for all foreign students wishing to study in Russia.

AKEC constantly supervises the process of studying and receives the information about students’ academic progress. AKEC talk to the professors, teachers about students’ behaviour and progress. The received information is sent to the students parents.

If a student receives an exit visa, he/she is obliged to leave Russia within 7 days after the receiving the visa. In case of a delayed departure, strict measures — penal sanctions, arrest, holding in custody, deportation are applied. The decision on deportation is taken by a special court. In case of deportation the entrance to Russia is forbidden for the subsequent 5 years. We strictly recommend students to observe the requirements of the immigration services.

No. you will be in Russia on a student visa and so you are not allowed to work. Any person seeking a job must have work permit The Russian education is generally considered to be one of the most qualitative and fundamental in the world. Much attention is paid both to basic theoretical knowledge of students and extensive practical skills. It allows students to find a well-paid job and start climbing the career ladder right after the graduation. How-ever, we would not recommend you to combine work and study. When

Winter vacations are only 15 days in January, or February, but summer vacations are two months (July and August). You are advised to visit India during your summer vacation. AKEC organize group journey for students to India helping them to acquire student’s concession air tickets

Yes, the hostel is open during vacations. No, you do not have to leave the hostel. You can stay at the hostel.

There are 4 seasons in Russia. Spring (March to May), Summer (June to August), Autumn (September to November) and Winter (December to February). Climate is temperate continental with cool summer and mild winter. Temperature in summer is up to +30 and in winter about -10 degrees centigrade.

No, if you got admission through A.K.Educational Consultants, then you have to live in the hostel provided. This is for your well being only. When living in the hostel, you are inside the campus, your classes are nearby, you are safe, in the hostel there is a studious environment, students live in more disciplined manner, there is a strictly controlled system keeping a watch on students.

You are provided with a laundry in the hostel, where the laundry staff will wash your cloths and iron them. You just have to bring your cloths to the laundry, hand over to laundry staff and after two days collect them from the laundry. Of course, there is a nominal charge for this service.

Yes, we have gyms, operating separately for boys and girls. We have all kinds of machines in them. Personal trainers are giving you guidelines for your exercises.

No, a cleaning woman (maid) will come daily and clean your toilet, washbasin room and shower room. This service is organized by A.K. Educational Consultants. You have to pay a nominal charge.

No, there is no such thing as ragging. Yet again ragging is strictly prohibited and if any student will do take ragging, then he will be expelled out of the academy/university immediately.

No

Yes, nationalized banks in India offer you loans for your medical education abroad. You will have to apply for loan directly. A.K.Educational Consultants will provide you documents needed by the bank from the Medical Academy/University.

Every student is advised to have a mobile phone. Mobile phone system is highly developed in Russia and your parents can easily contact you.

Yes, you will have the Internet facility in the Academy/University premises as well as Hostel campus.

No, there is no entrance examination. However, the Federal Universities of Russia conduct an aptitude test

Yes, you can join it, but do not expect very good results from it.

YES. As a part of service extended from AKEC, officials of AKEC accompany the students’ batch till the respective university.

University provides enough places in the hostels for all international students with comfortable living condition. All hostels are supplied with cold and hot water and central heating systems, each room contains beds, a desk, chairs, storage space and telephone facility (Common for the specific floor.)

Mess facilities are generally not available, but there are cafeterias which serve Russian, Continental & India food at subsidized rates. There are McDonald’s, Pizza huts and Indian restaurants in metro cities of Russia.

Books are available in library. If student wishes he can carry Indian books.