Kazan Federal University MBBS: Fees, FMGE Results and Admission for Indian Students

Kazan Federal University at a glance

Kazan Federal University (KFU) is a large multi-faculty state university in Kazan, the capital of Tatarstan, and its official disclosure page dates its founding to 5 November 1804. Medicine is taught at its Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology, which is the name that appears in India's FMGE records.

KFU is not a stand-alone medical university like most Russian options. You study alongside students of many other subjects, and the university's disclosure page lists 31 dormitories with more than 12,000 places. Its own medical cohort of Indian students is small, which is the main difference from big Indian destinations such as Kazan State Medical University in the same city.

How much does MBBS at Kazan Federal University cost?

For students starting in 2026-27, KFU charges 653,400 roubles for the first year of English-medium General Medicine, about $7,950 (₹7.5 lakh). Its fee order also gives a full-programme price of 3,920,400 roubles, about $47,700 (₹44.8 lakh) for six years.

Source: KFU order on paid educational services for foreign citizens from visa countries, 2026-27. Converted at the Bank of Russia rate of about 82 roubles per US$ (14 November 2026) and US$1 ≈ ₹94.

Payment terms matter here. KFU's tuition page says you must pay 100% of the first academic year within 7 calendar days of receiving your contract, and the total for the whole study period is written into paragraph 3 of the contract. Tuition covers educational services only: KFU's FAQ says medical checkups, medical insurance, the dormitory and everyday expenses are extra. It also says scholarships are not available for English-language programmes.

Add living costs on top. Russia's official Study in Russia portal estimates 24,300–32,400 roubles a month for a foreign student (about $300–$400), so six years of living can add $21,600–$28,800. Compare the full budget with other Russian universities on our MBBS in Russia page or in the cost calculator.

Is the programme taught in English?

Yes: the 2026-27 fee order lists "General Medicine (taught in English)" as a separate programme with its own price. That matters because India's FMGL Regulations 2021 require English as the medium of instruction for the whole course.

The same order shows why you should still check carefully. KFU's English-medium Dentistry is taught in English only in years 1–2 and in Russian in years 3–5. Language rules can differ even within one university, so ask the international office to confirm in writing that General Medicine stays in English for all six years and that your diploma supplement will say so.

Patients in Kazan speak Russian, so plan to learn the language from the first semester. Better Russian means more history-taking and examination practice on the wards, which pays off in FMGE's clinical questions.

FMGE results of Kazan Federal University graduates

KFU's Indian graduates have done very well in FMGE, but there are few of them. NBEMS reports show:

For comparison, all Russia-trained candidates passed at 29.5% in 2024 and 25.8% in 2025. With fewer than 30 candidates a year, KFU's rate can move sharply from one batch to the next, so treat it as encouraging rather than a guarantee. Read our FMGE exam guide for how the exam works.

Admission and eligibility

To join KFU's General Medicine programme and later practise in India, you need a qualifying NEET-UG score (valid for three years) and Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English, with at least 50% in PCB (40% for SC/ST/OBC). Our NEET for MBBS abroad guide explains the rules.

KFU-specific points from its admissions FAQ:

1. Apply online through the "Study at KFU" system and track results in your personal account.
2. Entrance exams in person: most KFU exams can be taken online, but General Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy and Clinical Psychology require you to come to Russia.
3. Passport validity: your passport must remain valid at least 18 months after your first semester starts.
4. Contract and payment: pay the first year in full within 7 days of receiving the contract.
5. Arrival: for September enrolment, entry usually starts from 15 August.

Fees go by bank transfer in roubles; Indian Visa and Mastercard cards do not work in Russia. Our Russia guide explains the payment routes available under sanctions.

FMGL checklist: questions to ask KFU

Before you pay, get written answers to these questions, based on the NMC's FMGL rules:

• How is the 12-month internship or clerkship organised, and how does it appear on the transcript? The NMC's FAQ treats it as separate from the clinical postings within the 54-month course.
• Will every year of General Medicine be taught in English?
• How can international graduates show eligibility for a Russian licence on par with Russian citizens?
• Is the Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools under the name on your diploma?

Should you choose Kazan Federal University?

KFU suits students who want a strong university brand, a fully priced English-medium programme and a small, high-performing cohort, and who can afford about $7,950 a year plus living costs. If your budget is tighter or you want a larger Indian community, compare Kazan State Medical University, Orenburg State Medical University or Bashkir State Medical University.

Pros and cons of KFU

Advantages

• Full six-year English-medium General Medicine track with a published total price
• Highest FMGE pass rate among the Russian universities we profile (79.3% in 2025), though on few candidates
• Large multi-faculty university with 31 dormitories and over 12,000 places
• Russian-medium track is listed separately, so the English programme is clearly identified in official documents

Drawbacks

• One of the most expensive regional options at about $7,950 a year
• Small Indian cohort, so fewer seniors to guide you
• Full first-year payment required within 7 days of receiving the contract
• No scholarships for English-taught programmes; hostel and insurance cost extra