YAVOSLAVL STATE UNIVERSITY

ABOUT UNIVERSITY

Yaroslavl State University (YarSU) and Yaroslavl State Medical University (YSMU) are both universities in Yaroslavl, Russia.

Yaroslavl State University (YarSU)

Founded in 1803 by Emperor Alexander I and Pavel Demidov
A public university with a classical education curriculum
A leading higher education institution in the Upper-Volga region
A center of teaching and research excellence
Known for its research in mathematics, biology, physics, psychology, computer science, sociology, history, law, and chemistry

Yaroslavl State Medical University (YSMU)

Established in 1944
One of the biggest medical universities in Russia
Recognized by WHO, MCI, and many other international professional groups
Known for its state of the art education and extensive research programs
Offers training, professional retraining, and advanced training of doctors and pharmacists
Offers a low-cost medicine program
Has a vibrant Indian student community
Has modern teaching methodologies, including simulation-based learning

UNIVERSITY TYPE	ESTABLISHED ON	COUNTRY	QS RANKING
PUBLIC	13 JUNE 1969	RUSSIA	6551

MEDIUM OF INSTRUCTION	OWN HOSPITAL	LOCATION
ENGLISH	YES	Sovetskaya Ulitsa, 14, Yaroslavl, Yaroslavl Oblast, Russia, 150003

WHY CHOOSE THIS UNIVERSITY

Yaroslavl State University (YSMU) and P.G. Demidov Yaroslavl State University are top universities in Russia that offer a variety of programs and degrees.

Yaroslavl State Medical University

Known for

High-quality education, affordable tuition, and extensive research programs
Programs

Bachelor's and master's degrees in medicine, nursing, clinical pharmacy, and public health
Features

Offers MBBS program, scholarship opportunities, and the chance to earn a dual diploma
International students

Easy for international students to adapt, and some programs are taught in English

P.G. Demidov Yaroslavl State University

Known for: Russia's oldest university, founded in 1803

Why choose to study in Russia?

The Russian education system is known for its high quality
The large size of the country means you can choose a program and university that's in a climate you prefer

ADMISSION & ELIGIBILITY

To be admitted to Yaroslavl State Medical University (YSMU) in Russia, you must meet the following eligibility criteria:

Pass 10+2 (senior secondary education) with a minimum of 60% marks in physics, chemistry, and biology (PCB)
Pass the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET)
Have a valid passport
Have a student visa

Additional admission requirements:

Submit 10th and 12th mark sheets
Submit a completed application form
Submit a birth certificate (if available)
Submit a medical certificate with negative HIV and COVID-19 reports
Submit a bank statement
Submit a physical health examination report

FEE STRUCTURE

The fee structure for Yaroslavl State Medical University (YSMU) in Russia includes tuition, hostel, transportation, and other fees.

Tuition

For 2025, tuition for a six-year MBBS program is about INR 2.93 lakh
For 2023, tuition was about 2,50,000 RUB per year
For 2023–2024, tuition was about $4,200–$4,800 per year

Hostel

For 2025, hostel fees for a six-year MBBS program are about INR 1.24 lakh
For 2023, hostel fees were about 18,000 RUB per year
For 2023–2024, hostel accommodation was about $800–$1,000 per year

Other fees

For transportation, the fee for a six-year MBBS program is about INR 11,560
For other fees, the fee for a six-year MBBS program is about INR 7,320
For health insurance and biometric, the fee for 2023 was about 15,000 RUB per year
For medical insurance, the fee for 2023–2024 was about $200–$300 per year
For miscellaneous expenses, the fee for 2023–2024 was about $500–$700 per year

YSMU is a well-known medical education institution that was founded in 1944. It is a leader in medical training and post-graduate education in the Yaroslavl region.

SCHOLARSHIP

Yaroslavl State Medical University (YSMU) in Russia offers scholarships for international students, including need-based scholarships and international student scholarships.

Scholarships at YSMU

Need-based scholarship: $1,500
International student scholarship: $2,500
Research grant: Available at YSMU

Applying for scholarships

You can apply for scholarships at YSMU
You can write to the International Affairs department at YSMU if you have questions or are interested in studying there

Other scholarship opportunities for Indian students

The Government of the Russian Federation offers 200 scholarships each year for Indian citizens to study at Russian universities
There are scholarships available for Indian students studying MBBS in Russia

DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR ADMISSION

To get admission to Yaroslavl State Medical University (YSMU) in Russia, you'll need the following documents:

Academic documents: 10th and 12th grade mark sheets
Passport: Original passport that's valid for at least 1.5 years after admission
Photographs: Passport-sized photographs
NEET score: NEET score card
Medical certificate: Medical certificate, including HIV and COVID-19 reports (negative)
Bank statement: Bank statement
Offer letter: Offer letter from the university
Birth certificate: Birth certificate, if available
Health insurance: Health insurance
Physical health examination report: Physical health examination report