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LocationYoshkar-Ola
ProgrammeGeneral Medicine
Academic year2026–27
GET TO KNOW THE UNIVERSITY
About Mari State University
Mari State University offers General Medicine through its Institute of Medicine in Yoshkar-Ola. Medical education sits within a university that also teaches other subjects. Its published programme information identifies the medical route separately, helping families compare the course itself as well as the wider university environment.
Review the course alongside its clinical training, teaching language and living arrangements. The sections below cover Mari State University with the available year-wise fees and official university links.
Understanding the medical programme
Indian families commonly search for “MBBS in Russia”, while Russian universities generally use the programme title “General Medicine”. The exact qualification and programme terms are set out in the university’s course documents.
Classroom language and communication with patients are separate parts of medical training. Russian-language learning is an important consideration when reviewing clinical placements and everyday life.
LIFE BEYOND THE CLASSROOM
Studying in Yoshkar-Ola
Mari State University is located in Yoshkar-Ola, Mariy-El Republic. Winters are cold, with average January temperatures below freezing. Warm layers, a winter coat and footwear with a good grip help students manage the season. Summer temperatures are much warmer than winter, making a mix of light clothing and warmer layers practical.
January average−13.4°CWinter planning
July average19.6°CSummer planning
NASA POWER historical monthly means, 2001–2020; regional estimates, not a forecast or daily extremes. Individual days can be colder or hotter.
Explore the city map ↗ · City location, not the campus entrance
Monthly climate guide
Jan−13.4°C
Feb−12.3°C
Mar−5.5°C
Apr3.2°C
May12.5°C
Jun16.3°C
Jul19.6°C
Aug17.6°C
Sep11.4°C
Oct3.5°C
Nov−4.0°C
Dec−11.2°C
SETTLING INTO UNIVERSITY LIFE
Students, community and campus life
An official 2022 report describes medical practice in five healthcare institutions in Mari El and a simulation centre for practising skills.
1,300
Indian students reported
Indian students across three English-taught programmes, not a confirmed count of medical students in 2026–27.
25 November 2022 — historical figure · University report ↗
A conversation with a current student can offer a useful view of everyday life, from getting to classes in winter to choosing meals. Our counsellors can help families identify the points most relevant to their shortlist.
2026–27 FEE REFERENCE
Tuition fees and study budget
The reference combines tuition and hostel. A separate tuition-only amount is not available. The reference also says insurance is included; no separate amount is available. These figures must not be treated as tuition-only.
| Course year | Listed annual fee | Approx. INR |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | USD 6,500 | ₹6,17,500 |
| Year 2 | USD 5,500 | ₹5,22,500 |
| Year 3 | USD 5,500 | ₹5,22,500 |
| Year 4 | USD 5,500 | ₹5,22,500 |
| Year 5 | USD 5,500 | ₹5,22,500 |
| Year 6 | USD 5,500 | ₹5,22,500 |
| 6-year listed fee sum | USD 34,000 | ₹32,30,000 |
This is the sum of the listed course-year figures, not a fixed-price promise or a university invoice. Hostel and food are not added again where already included. Later-year figures remain subject to revision.
How we calculate Indian rupees
USD 1 = ₹95 is UNEXT’s fixed estimate, not the market rate. RUB 1 ≈ ₹1.1343, based on the Bank of Russia rate dated 24 September 2026 (100 INR = 88.1605 RUB). INR figures are approximate and rounded. Your bank’s payment rate may differ.
Fees can change each year. For planning, allow for a possible 5–10% annual tuition increase due to inflation. This is a UNEXT budgeting allowance, not a confirmed increase for every university. The final university fee schedule takes priority. No extra inflation increase has been added to the tables.
Only tuition, hostel and mess/food are compared here. This is not the full cost of studying abroad. Where the reference bundles costs, we identify that instead of inventing a tuition-only split.
Accommodation and food costs
Mess / food
USD 1,500Approx. ₹1,42,500 / year
Per year
The business-supplied fee reference is not a final university invoice. Confirm availability and billing periods. No unspecified monthly amount has been multiplied into an annual total.
Accommodation and meals are important parts of a comfortable student routine. Room sharing, the distance to classes, kitchen access and meal preferences can affect the right choice for each student. The figures above describe the available fee reference; room facilities and current meal arrangements depend on the final allocation.
PLAN YOUR NEXT STEP
Admission guidance for students and parents
Choosing a university is a family decision. UNEXT counselling helps you organise your shortlist, understand the available fee information and prepare questions about the programme before applying.
01
Discuss your plans
Share your study goals, academic background and budget so the conversation starts with your needs.
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Review the details
Consider the course, teaching language, accommodation and complete payment terms together.
03
Prepare to apply
Use the university’s current admission instructions for documents, deadlines and entrance requirements.
The final admission offer should identify the university, programme, intake, fees and refund terms. For students intending to practise in India, the applicable NMC requirements ↗ also need to be reviewed before enrolment.
YOUR NEXT STEP. GLOBALLY.
Considering Mari State University?
Speak with a UNEXT counsellor about the course, fees and student experience. Students and parents are welcome to join the conversation together.
Speak with a counsellorPersonal guidance for your university shortlist.
Information and verification
This guide is for general information and is not an admission offer or guarantee. Course details, fees, hostel availability and entry requirements may change. Students and parents should independently verify the latest information with the university and relevant authorities before applying, paying or travelling. Student figures retain their source dates; older figures are not current enrolment totals.
University listings do not imply a UNEXT partnership. Travel decisions should take account of current Indian Embassy guidance ↗. Fee-source and currency notes are shown with the fee table.
Official websites, sources and review date
- Visit official university website ↗
- Official course / institution information ↗
- University student-life information ↗
- NASA POWER climate data ↗ · 2001–2020
- City-location data ↗
Information reviewed: 24 September 2026. Source publication dates may be earlier. Photographs may show an older campus view.