General Medicine for International Students
Six-year specialist degree taught entirely in English — the flagship route for international applicants.
₽350,000 / year · full-time · 6 years
Northern State Medical University · Arkhangelsk, Russia
Welcome to NSMU — your guiding star to a successful future
A state medical university in the north of Russia. Study General Medicine in English or Russian, join a government quota programme, prepare with our Preparatory Department and live on campus.
- General Medicine in English
- ₽350,000 / year
- 33 government quota places
- Housing from ₽3,000 / month
Study at NSMU
Programmes & tuition fees for 2026–2027
Degree programmes for first-year students. Fees are quoted per academic year and split into two equal payments per semester.
General Medicine
Six-year specialist degree. A preparatory year is available for a smooth transition.
₽350,000 / year · full-time · 6 years
Dentistry
Five-year specialist degree with a preparatory-year option.
₽350,000 / year · full-time · 5 years
Paediatrics
Six-year specialist degree with a preparatory-year option.
₽350,000 / year · full-time · 6 years
Pharmacy
Five-year specialist degree with a preparatory-year option.
₽350,000 / year · full-time · 5 years
Bachelor's, Master's, Residency & more
Medical Biochemistry, Medical and Preventive Care, Clinical Psychology, Psychology, Public Health, residency and postgraduate programmes, secondary vocational education.
Preparatory department
Start with a preparatory year
A one-year programme that prepares you for entrance to Russian specialist degree programmes: Russian as a foreign language up to B1 (TORFL-I) plus biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics. Applications for 2026/27 are accepted until 30 September 2026.
1 year
37 theoretical weeks, full-time with distance-learning technologies
2,160
academic hours, including 1,156 in-class hours
B1
target Russian level (TORFL-I) for everyday, academic and professional use
₽130,000
tuition fee for the whole programme
What you will study
Russian A1
Russian A2
Russian B1
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Mathematics
Scientific style of speech
Professional communication in biology and medicine
Key dates for 2026/27
Teaching begins 01.10.2026 · Examinations 11.06.2027 · Vacation from 25.06.2027
Questions and applications: inter@nsmu.ru — Department of International Affairs
Admission
Three steps to become an NSMU student
Applications are submitted electronically. Admissions office: priem29@nsmu.ru, +7 (8182) 20-75-80.
Apply online
Submit your application via the NSMU entrant portal or the Gosuslugi portal. In 2026 every applicant receives a unique code after applying through Gosuslugi.
Prepare your documents
Passport with a notarized Russian translation, education documents, medical certificates, medical insurance and more. Scans are accepted online; originals are due in your first semester.
Arrive in Arkhangelsk
Get visa support and registration from the university, move into a dormitory and start your studies.
Government quota — 33 places
The Rossotrudnichestvo Agency offers enrolment at NSMU under the Russian Federation Government's quota. Register on education-in-russia.com and pass their entrance tests.
Campus life
Comfortable student housing in Arkhangelsk
Three dormitories and modern hostels, including single and double rooms with a kitchen. Fees as of 01.01.2026, paid per semester.
From ₽4,018 / month
Classic student dormitories on Vologodskaya St., Timme St. and Samoylo St., close to the university.
From ₽3,000 / month
Hostels on the Northern Dvina embankment — a scenic five-minute area by the river.
Single & double rooms
Rooms with or without a kitchen, from ₽8,800 to ₽12,800 per month.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is there a programme taught in English?
Yes. General Medicine for International Students is a 6-year full-time specialist programme taught in English. Tuition is ₽350,000 per academic year.
How do I apply?
Apply via the NSMU entrant portal or the Gosuslugi portal. If you have difficulties with the NSMU portal, email priem_tech@nsmu.ru. You can also track your position in the applicant lists online.
Can I study on a government quota?
Yes. NSMU offers 33 quota places through the Rossotrudnichestvo Agency. Register on education-in-russia.com and pass their entrance tests.
What documents do I need?
A passport with a notarized Russian translation, a visa and migration documents (if applicable), education documents with a notarized translation, a medical certificate with fluorography, HIV, HBs and HCV tests, a voluntary medical insurance policy valid in Russia, and a fingerprinting (dactyloscopy) certificate obtained within 90 days of arrival. Citizens of India also need a NEET certificate. The full list is on the Admissions page.
How do I pay for my studies?
The annual fee is split into two equal payments — one per semester. You can pay at the university cashier's office, on the NSMU official website or by bank transfer.
Do I need to know Russian?
Not for the English-taught programme. For Russian-taught programmes marked with an asterisk, you can first join the Preparatory Department and reach level B1 (TORFL-I) in one year.
Ready to apply?
Admissions office: +7 (8182) 20-75-80 · priem29@nsmu.ru · Mon–Fri 9:00–16:00 (break 13:00–14:00)