Saratov State Medical University named after V. I. Razumovsky

Saratov State Medical University named after V. I. Razumovsky is a well-established medical university on the Volga river in southern Russia. It teaches General Medicine over six years, with classroom study, practical placements and training at its own clinical facilities. Here is what Indian students should know for 2027-28.

Key facts for 2027-28

Location	Saratov, Russia
Type	Public medical university
Programme	General Medicine
Duration	6 years
Teaching language	Confirm for every year with the university
Intake	September 2027

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

About Saratov State Medical University

Medical education in Saratov began in 1909 with the medical faculty of the then-new Saratov University. The medical institute later became independent and is now a state medical university. It carries the name of Vasily Razumovsky, a surgeon who was the first rector of Saratov University. The university has its own clinical hospital and works with hospitals across Saratov.

The faculty has international students, and Saratov has hosted foreign medical students for many years.

The General Medicine programme

General Medicine at Saratov lasts six years. The faculty describes a mix of classroom study, practical placements and training at university clinical facilities:

• Years 1–2: basic sciences such as anatomy, histology, physiology, biochemistry and biology.
• Year 3: pathology, pharmacology, microbiology and introduction to clinical medicine.
• Years 4–6: clinical subjects including internal medicine, surgery, paediatrics, obstetrics and gynaecology, with practice in hospitals.

Ask the university to confirm in writing the teaching language for every year. NMC rules require the whole course to be taught in English, and many Russian universities teach clinical years partly in Russian. You will need Russian with patients in any case.

Why students consider Saratov

• A long medical tradition and its own clinical hospital.
• A large regional city with lower living costs than Moscow or Saint Petersburg.
• Experience teaching international students.

Things to think about

• Confirm the English-medium arrangement for all six years in writing.
• Winters are cold, and life is mostly in Russian.
• Plan fee payments carefully, as foreign bank cards often do not work in Russia.

How admission works

Apply through the university's international admissions office with your Class 12 documents, passport and NEET scorecard. Russian universities may ask for an entrance test or interview for international applicants. After admission, the university applies for your visa invitation; then you apply for the student visa. Get the current admission rules for 2027-28 directly from the university.

Fees and costs

Ask for the official 2027-28 tuition, hostel and insurance fees in writing. Living costs in Saratov are moderate by Russian standards. Add visa and registration costs, books, winter clothing and travel.

Life in Saratov

Saratov is a large city on the right bank of the Volga, about 850 km south-east of Moscow. It has a long riverside embankment, theatres, a conservatory and an old town centre. Public transport is cheap. Winters are cold and snowy, and summers are hot and dry. Most students fly to Moscow and then take a domestic flight or train to Saratov.

Before you apply to Saratov State Medical University named after V. I. Razumovsky

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 Saratov State Medical University named after V. I. Razumovsky 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 Saratov State Medical University named after V. I. Razumovsky 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 Saratov State Medical University named after V. I. Razumovsky 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 Saratov State Medical University named after V. I. Razumovsky, 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 Saratov State Medical University named after V. I. Razumovsky suits you and apply before the 2027-28 deadlines. Book a free counselling session using the form on this page.

Summary and official sources

Saratov State Medical University named after V. I. Razumovsky teaches General Medicine over six years. Its faculty describes classroom study, practical placements and training at university clinical facilities in Saratov.

The faculty has international students. Applicants should obtain the current admission rules and confirm the teaching language for every year.

Courses and official information

• General Medicine — 6 years. 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.