# Stavropol State Medical University MBBS: Fees, FMGE Results and What to Check Before You Apply

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Last checked: 2026-11-14
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**Quick answer:** Stavropol State Medical University (StSMU) is a Russian Ministry of Health university founded in 1937. For 2026-27 entrants it charges foreign students 285,000 roubles a year for General Medicine with instruction through an intermediary language such as English, about $3,450 (₹3.2 lakh), the lowest fee among the Russian universities we profile. Its large Indian cohort has struggled in FMGE: 18.4% passed in 2024 and 12.0% in 2025, against Russia averages of 29.5% and 25.8% (NBEMS).

Key facts:
- Location: Stavropol, Russia
- Type: public
- Tuition per year: $3,450
- Duration: 6 years (General Medicine, Specialist)
- Medium: Intermediary-language (English) instruction 'included'; confirm English for all six years
- Intake: September
- Recognition: Federal state university of the Russian Ministry of Health, founded 25 May 1937; Graduates listed in NBEMS FMGE institute-wise reports for 2024 and 2025
- Official website: https://stgmu.ru/

Key takeaways:
- StSMU's order of 23 April 2026 sets 285,000 roubles (about $3,450) for 2026-27 entrants to General Medicine with intermediary-language instruction, and 275,000 roubles for the standard foreign track.
- Six years at that price would cost about 1.71 million roubles, roughly $20,800 (₹19.6 lakh), before hostel and living costs.
- NBEMS: graduates passed FMGE at 18.4% in 2024 (132 of 719) and 12.0% in 2025 (87 of 722), among the lowest rates for a large Russian cohort.
- The order describes the track as having intermediary-language instruction 'included', so confirm in writing that all six years are taught in English.
- StSMU was founded on 25 May 1937, according to its official disclosure page.

## Stavropol State Medical University at a glance

Stavropol State Medical University (StSMU) is a state medical university under Russia's Ministry of Health in Stavropol, in southern Russia. Its official disclosure page gives its founding date as 25 May 1937.

It has a large Indian cohort: NBEMS reports show its graduates made 719 FMGE appearances in 2024 and 722 in 2025. It also has the lowest published first-year fee among the Russian universities we profile. The catch is its FMGE record, which this page sets out in full so you can weigh price against outcomes.

## How much does MBBS at Stavropol cost?

StSMU's order of 23 April 2026 sets these prices for foreign students entering in 2026-27:

| General Medicine, 2026-27 foreign entrants | Roubles per year | Approx. USD | Approx. ₹ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreign citizens, intermediary-language instruction included | 285,000 | $3,450 | ₹3.2 lakh |
| Foreign citizens, standard track | 275,000 | $3,350 | ₹3.1 lakh |
| Six years at 285,000 a year | 1,710,000 | $20,800 | ₹19.6 lakh |

Converted at about 82 roubles per US$ (Bank of Russia, 14 November 2026) and US$1 ≈ ₹94. The order sets only the price for students starting in 2026-27, so ask how your fee will change in later years.

Hostel prices for foreign students are not published online; ask for the hostel contract amount before you travel. For daily expenses, Russia's Study in Russia portal estimates 24,300–32,400 roubles a month for a foreign student (about $300–$400). Even with living costs, Stavropol is the cheapest of the Russian universities we profile; compare totals in the [cost calculator](https://4mbbs.com/tools/mbbs-abroad-cost-calculator/).

Pay tuition by bank transfer in roubles to the account in your contract. Indian Visa and Mastercard cards do not work in Russia; our [MBBS in Russia guide](https://4mbbs.com/mbbs-in-russia/) explains the payment routes under sanctions.

## Language of instruction: read the wording

StSMU's order lists the 285,000-rouble track as being for foreign citizens "with instruction in an intermediary language included". Other Russian universities use similar terms for their English-medium tracks, but the word "included" does not say that the whole course is taught in English.

That matters because India's FMGL Regulations 2021 require **English as the medium of instruction for the entire course**. Before you pay, ask StSMU for:

1. A year-by-year plan showing the language of every subject, including clinical rotations in years 4–6.
2. A sample transcript or diploma supplement showing the "medium of instruction" wording.
3. Confirmation of how the 12-month internship or clerkship is organised; the NMC's FAQ treats it as separate from the clinical postings within the 54-month course.

Patients in Stavropol speak Russian, so you need the language whatever the formal medium. Read our [FMGL rules guide](https://4mbbs.com/guides/nmc-fmgl-rules-mbbs-abroad/) for the full checklist.

## FMGE results of StSMU graduates

| Year | Appeared | Passed | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 719 | 132 | 18.4% |
| 2025, June session | 321 | 27 | 8.4% |
| 2025, December session | 401 | 60 | 15.0% |
| 2025 total | 722 | 87 | 12.0% |

Source: NBEMS institute-wise FMGE reports. Russia-trained candidates overall passed at 29.5% in 2024 and 25.8% in 2025, so StSMU graduates passed at roughly half the national rate in 2025. With more than 700 appearances a year, this is not a small-sample fluke.

A university's FMGE rate reflects many things, including who it admits and how seriously students prepare, so it does not decide your own result. But it is the best public signal of outcomes, and the gap here is large. If you choose StSMU, plan structured FMGE preparation from your clinical years; see our [FMGE exam guide](https://4mbbs.com/guides/fmge-exam/).

## Admission and eligibility

Indian applicants need a qualifying NEET-UG score (valid for three years), Class 12 with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English, at least 50% in PCB (40% for SC/ST/OBC), and must be 17 by 31 December of the admission year.

The usual steps for a Russian state medical university apply: apply with your passport, Class 12 documents and NEET result (with notarised Russian translations), sign the contract, pay the first fee in roubles, obtain the study invitation, apply for a Russian student visa and arrive for the September start. Confirm StSMU's 2027 deadlines on its admissions pages, and use our [admission process guide](https://4mbbs.com/guides/mbbs-abroad-admission-process/).

## How Stavropol compares with similar-budget options

The table below sets StSMU against other Russian state universities with published 2026-27 fees, using the same exchange rate and NBEMS data.

| University | Year-1 fee 2026-27 (approx.) | FMGE 2025 pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| Stavropol State Medical University | $3,450 | 12.0% |
| [Mari State University](https://4mbbs.com/mbbs-in-russia/mari-state-university/) | $4,650 | 28.7% |
| [Bashkir State Medical University](https://4mbbs.com/mbbs-in-russia/bashkir-state-medical-university/) | $4,950 | 23.6% |
| [Orenburg State Medical University](https://4mbbs.com/mbbs-in-russia/orenburg-state-medical-university/) | $5,150 | 38.5% |
| [Volgograd State Medical University](https://4mbbs.com/mbbs-in-russia/volgograd-state-medical-university/) | $5,850 | 14.1% |

Over six years, the gap between Stavropol and Mari State or Orenburg is a few thousand dollars, while the difference in FMGE pass rates is large. Weigh both before you decide.

## Should you choose Stavropol?

Stavropol is the cheapest option in our Russian list, but the low fee comes with the weakest FMGE record and unclear wording on the language of instruction. Choose it only if you have written answers on English medium and internship, and a serious FMGE plan. For a modest increase in fees and much better results, compare [Mari State University](https://4mbbs.com/mbbs-in-russia/mari-state-university/) or [Orenburg State Medical University](https://4mbbs.com/mbbs-in-russia/orenburg-state-medical-university/); see also [Volgograd State Medical University](https://4mbbs.com/mbbs-in-russia/volgograd-state-medical-university/) in the same southern region. Our guide on [how to choose a medical university abroad](https://4mbbs.com/guides/how-to-choose-medical-university-abroad/) can help you weigh the trade-offs.

## FAQ

**What is the fee for MBBS at Stavropol State Medical University in 2026-27?**
StSMU's order of 23 April 2026 sets 285,000 roubles a year for foreign students entering General Medicine 'with intermediary-language instruction included', and 275,000 roubles for the standard track for foreign citizens. At November 2026 rates, 285,000 roubles is about $3,450 or ₹3.2 lakh. Six years at that price would be about $20,800, before hostel and living costs.

**What is the FMGE pass rate of Stavropol State Medical University?**
NBEMS reports show StSMU graduates passed FMGE at 18.4% in 2024 (132 of 719 candidates) and 12.0% in 2025 (87 of 722 appearances). In the June 2025 session only 27 of 321 passed (8.4%). These are well below the averages for all Russia-trained candidates, 29.5% in 2024 and 25.8% in 2025.

**Is Stavropol State Medical University taught in English?**
StSMU lists a separate General Medicine price for foreign students 'with intermediary-language instruction included', which is its English-supported track. The wording does not say that the whole course is in English. FMGL 2021 requires English medium for the entire course, so ask the university for a written year-by-year language plan and the wording your transcript will carry.

**Should I choose Stavropol because it is cheap?**
Only with care. It has the lowest first-year fee in our Russian list, but its graduates passed FMGE at about half the Russian average in 2025. Saving $1,000–$2,000 a year matters less than finishing with a degree that meets FMGL 2021 and passing FMGE. Compare it with Mari State or Orenburg, which cost somewhat more and had much better results.

## Sources

- Order No. 381-OD of 23.04.2026 on tuition for first-year entrants in 2026/2027 (Appendix 6: foreign citizens) (Stavropol State Medical University): https://stgmu.ru/sveden/files/eie/Stoimosty_obucheniya_dlya_1_kursa_na_2026-2027_uchebnyi_god._Prikaz_381-OD_ot_23.04.2026(1)(1).pdf
- Paid educational services (Stavropol State Medical University): https://stgmu.ru/sveden/paid_edu/
- Basic information (date of founding) (Stavropol State Medical University): https://stgmu.ru/sveden/common/
- FMGE Performance Report – 2025 (National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences): https://natboard.edu.in/viewUpload?xyz=WGFid2M2R252YlMzblhsemdCYWF5QT09
- Country/Institute Wise Performance in FMGE – 2024 (National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences): https://natboard.edu.in/viewUpload?xyz=VEJVVnlqNVhIWVNCWXJoL1k5TXBnUT09
- Official exchange rates on 14.11.2026 (Bank of Russia): https://www.cbr.ru/eng/currency_base/daily/

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