Kemerovo State Medical University (KemSMU)
Overview
Founded: 1955
Location: Kemerovo, Kemerovo Oblast, Russia
Type: Public / Government
Recognition & Accreditation:
National Medical Commission (India)
World Health Organization (WHO)
Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation
Ministry of Science & Higher Education of Russia2
Medium of Instruction: English & Russian (full MBBS in English for internationals)
Faculties:
General Medicine
Pediatrics
Dentistry
Pharmacy
Nursing
Postgraduate & specialty programs
🎓 Academics & Programs
Degree Awarded: MD (Physician) equivalent to MBBS
Duration: 6 years (including internship)
Intake: September–October
Eligibility (for Indian students):
50% in PCB (Class 12) – 40% for reserved categories
NEET qualification mandatory
Minimum age 17 years by 31 December of admission year
Special Features:
English‑medium MBBS with Russian language training for clinical years
Affiliated hospitals for hands‑on practice
Branch campuses in Belovo, Anzhero‑Sudzhensk, Novokuznetsk, Prokopyevsk, and Ulaanbaatar (Mongolia)
Rankings
EduRank 2025: Country – 59, World – 3,389
Enrollment: ~6,000 students
Acceptance Rate: ~29% (estimated)
Tuition Fee (per year): 2,65,000 ₽ (~₹2.65 lakh)
Hostel Fee (per year): 25,000 ₽ (~₹25k)
Total Annual Cost: 2,90,000 ₽ (~₹2.90 lakh)
Full 6‑year estimated budget (with living costs):