Ryazan State Medical University

Ryazan State Medical University named after Academician I. P. Pavlov is a medical university in Ryazan, a historic city about 200 km south-east of Moscow. It lists General Medicine (code 31.05.01) among its admission options. Here is what Indian students should know for 2027-28.

Key facts for 2027-28

Location	Ryazan, Russia
Type	Public medical university
Programme	31.05.01 General Medicine
Admission (official page)	School documents, Chemistry and Biology entrance tests, interview
Hostel	Available (per the admission page)
Intake	September 2027

Always check fees, dates and rules for your intake on the official university website before you apply or pay.

About Ryazan State Medical University

The university traces its history to a medical institute founded in Moscow in 1943, which moved to Ryazan in 1950. It is named after Ivan Pavlov, the Nobel Prize-winning physiologist who was born in Ryazan and is famous for his work on conditioned reflexes. Today the university trains doctors, dentists, pharmacists and other health professionals, with clinical teaching in Ryazan's hospitals.

The General Medicine programme

General Medicine (31.05.01) is Russia's standard specialist degree for doctors, usually lasting six years. It follows the Russian federal curriculum: basic sciences in the early years, pre-clinical subjects in the middle years, and clinical rotations in hospitals in the later years. The university's admission page asks applicants to confirm the course duration, teaching language and current charges before deciding.

For Indian students, the key question is the teaching language in every year. NMC rules require the whole course to be taught in English. Ask Ryazan to confirm this in writing for international students.

Admission process described by the university

The official admission information asks applicants for their school documents and includes Chemistry and Biology entrance tests. It also describes an interview, an education contract (the agreement that sets your fees and study terms) and the availability of hostel places. Read the education contract carefully before signing it, especially the fee, payment schedule and refund terms.

Why students consider Ryazan

• A medical university named after one of Russia's most famous scientists.
• Close to Moscow, but with lower living costs.
• Hostel accommodation available.
• A quieter historic city that suits focused study.

Things to think about

• Prepare for the Chemistry and Biology entrance tests.
• Confirm the English-medium arrangement and internship structure in writing.
• Life in Ryazan is mostly in Russian, so learn the language early.

Fees and costs

Ask for the 2027-28 tuition, hostel and insurance fees in writing, as set in the education contract. Living costs in Ryazan are lower than in Moscow. Add visa and registration costs, books, winter clothing and travel.

Life in Ryazan

Ryazan is one of Russia's oldest cities, on the Oka river, with a historic kremlin and churches. It is about three to four hours from Moscow by train or car, which makes travel from Moscow airports straightforward. The city is calmer and cheaper than the capital. Winters are cold and snowy, and summers are warm.

Before you apply to Ryazan State Medical University

To practise in India later, you need a qualifying NEET-UG result before you join, and the course must meet the NMC Foreign Medical Graduate Licentiate Regulations, 2021: at least 54 months of study, a 12-month internship at the same university, teaching in English and eligibility for a medical licence in Russia. NMC does not approve or list foreign universities, so ask Ryazan State Medical University to confirm these points in writing and read the latest notices on nmc.org.in. After graduating you will need to clear the licensing exam (currently FMGE) and a 12-month internship in India. Our MBBS abroad guide covers eligibility, documents, FMGE preparation and careers in detail.

2027-28 intake timeline

• October 2026 – January 2027: shortlist Ryazan State Medical University and other options, read the official 2027-28 admission rules and check that the course meets the NMC conditions.
• February – April 2027: register for NEET-UG 2027 and get your passport and documents ready.
• May 2027: appear for NEET-UG 2027 (NTA will announce the date; recent exams were on the first Sunday of May).
• June – August 2027: apply to Ryazan State Medical University through its official international admissions channel.
• August – October 2027: admission letter, visa, travel and joining.

Russian universities apply for your visa invitation after admission, which can take a month or more, so do not wait until the last week to apply. Classes for international students usually start in September, with late arrivals possible at some universities.

Related guides

For the bigger picture beyond Ryazan State Medical University, read these guides:

• Study MBBS in Russia: living costs, visa, climate, student life and the full admission process in Russia.
• MBBS abroad guide: eligibility, recognition in India, costs and choosing a country.
• Compare other universities by country, course and city.

How PSP Education can help

PSP Education has guided Indian students since 1992 and can help you decide whether Ryazan State Medical University suits you and apply before the 2027-28 deadlines. Book a free counselling session using the form on this page.

Summary and official sources

Ryazan State Medical University lists General Medicine among its first-year admission options. The official process asks applicants for school documents and includes Chemistry and Biology entrance tests.

The admission page also describes an interview, education contract and hostel availability. Confirm course duration, teaching language and current charges with the university before making a decision.

Courses and official information

• 31.05.01 General Medicine. Official programme information. Explore this course.

Visit the official university website for current admission rules, fees and application dates.

Indian medical applicants should check the current NMC requirements, NEET bulletin, internship structure and local licensing conditions before applying. Admission alone does not give permission to practise medicine in India.