About Ural State Medical University, Sverdlovsk Oblast

Ural State Medical University (USMU) was founded in 1930 and is strategically situated in Yekaterinburg, the administrative capital of the Sverdlovsk Oblast. Positioned precisely along the unique geographical border separating Europe and Asia in the Ural region, Yekaterinburg serves as the fourth-largest metropolis in the Russian Federation. Operating under the direct authority of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, USMU stands out as a paramount center for public scientific research and medical education.

The Medical Faculty offers a highly sought-after 6-year General Medicine (MBBS equivalent) degree program designed exclusively for international candidates, which is delivered entirely in the English language medium. The geographic setting provides a highly integrated layout featuring modern pre-clinical simulation hubs, active scientific computing laboratories, and the prominent Klimov Scientific Medical Library.

As the only dedicated higher education institution for medical and pharmaceutical sciences in the Sverdlovsk Oblast region, the university possesses an extensive local healthcare impact. Through strategic regional integration, international students gain primary clinical field access across 78 affiliated regional hospitals, public clinical dispensaries, and federal specialized multi-profile clinics located throughout Yekaterinburg.

Why Study at Ural State Medical University, Yekaterinburg

• Fully cataloged and approved globally within the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS), WHO, UNESCO, FAIMER, and the ECFMG (USA).



• Completely fulfills all strict statutory parameters dictated by the National Medical Commission (NMC) guidelines of India, allowing seamless entry to appear for subsequent licensing screening exams.



• Offers a robust 6-year General Medicine curriculum delivered fully in English by highly qualified academic professors and international faculty members.



• Highly economical and subsidized public tuition fees combined with low living costs in Yekaterinburg compared to private Indian institutions.



• Outstanding practical exposure, leveraging a massive local framework of 78 municipal teaching hospitals and interactive simulation centers.



• Located in Russia's fourth-largest cultural and industrial hub, boasting advanced municipal transit systems, direct airport hubs, and a safe, multicultural student ecosystem.

Admission Eligibility: For International / Indian Students

Academic Qualifications: The candidate must have passed Higher Secondary (10+2) or equivalent school boards with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English as core subjects. Applicants must secure a minimum aggregate score of 50% in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) for General category candidates, and a minimum of 40% marks for reserved category candidates.

NEET UG Requirements: Indian national applicants are required to have successfully cleared the NEET UG entrance exam with a qualifying score valid as per current National Medical Commission regulations.

Age and Health: The applicant must complete at least 17 years of age on or before December 31st of the application calendar year. A certified medical fitness evaluation alongside a mandatory negative HIV test profile must be presented during registration.