About Kabardino-Balkarian State University named after H.M. Berbekov, Russia

Kabardino-Balkarian State University (KBSU) located in Nalchik, Russia, was established in 1957 and is recognized as a premier public institution providing high-quality higher education, including comprehensive medical and scientific programs. Named after H.M. Berbekov, the university has decades of experience in training medical professionals, engineers, and scientists. It attracts a large international student community, offering robust infrastructure, modern academic facilities, and a secure learning environment in the Caucasus region of Russia.

The university operates under the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation and is officially recognized by major global bodies like the World Health Organization (WHO) and the National Medical Commission (NMC), enabling graduates to practice internationally.

Why Study at Kabardino-Balkarian State University

• Provide globally recognized medical education and degrees aligned with international standards, ensuring students are well-prepared for global licensing exams like FMGE/NExT and USMLE.



• Deliver complete English-medium instruction programs specifically tailored for international and Indian students pursuing General Medicine (MBBS).



• Offer highly affordable tuition fees and low cost of living compared to private institutions in India and western countries.



• Focus heavily on practical clinical training, integrating theoretical medical sciences with hands-on hospital rotations across affiliated multi-profile medical centers.



• Maintain a multicultural, secure campus environment complete with dedicated international student support, comfortable hostel accommodations, and active academic and cultural societies.

Admission Eligibility

Students must have completed 10+2 (or equivalent) from a recognized board with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) securing at least 50% aggregate marks in PCB for general category candidates.

Qualification in the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET-UG) is mandatory for Indian citizens as per NMC guidelines, and applicants must be at least 17 years old at the time of admission.