The faculty in the Northern State Medical University include more than 950 professors, researchers, academicians and other medical staff.

Out of all the faculties in the Northern State Medical University, the faculty of General Medicine is one of the oldest and the largest faculties that motivates aspirants accomplish their goal of becoming a doctor by pursuing MBBS in Russia. The faculty in NSMU specializes in surgery, gynaecology, psychology, therapy and neuropathology.

Moreover, all around the city, in different polyclinics, the practical classes are conducted. NSMU participates in international conferences on a regular basis and it also has partnership agreements with foreign medical institutes. NSMU also offers collaboration of Russian and European education.

Mission of the University

NSMU aims to provide the knowledge in development and prophylactic of diagnosis, health care, collecting and analysing the information of the planning, organizing the system of healthcare and scientific research.

Affiliation And Recognition of Northern State Medical University

NSMU has been authorised by following bodies in terms of providing degree for MBBS or General Medicine to all international aspirants:

• Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation
• World health organization (WHO)
• Medical Council of India (MCI) which is now known as National Medical Commission of India (NMC)

Faculties in Northern State Medical University include:

Although the faculty of General Medicine is the oldest but the other faculties are also in great demand among international medical aspirants and they are as follows:

• Faculty of General Medicine
• Faculty of Dental
• Faculty of Nursing
• Faculty of Paediatric
• Faculty of Pharmaceutical
• International faculty of general practitioners
• Faculty of Postgraduate Education

NSMU offers the following medical programs:

NSMU is not only famous for proving MBBS course but it is also quite popular for providing various other courses to all international aspirants. Medical programs are provided by the university department of the Faculty of Preventive Medicine and Medical Biochemistry. Various programs offered by NSMU are as follows:

• MBBS or General Medicine
• Clinical or Medical Psychology
• Paediatrics
• Medical-prophylactic
• Pharmacy
• Master in Public Health
• Nursing
• Social work
• Economy and Finances
• Adaptive Physical Training
• Management

World Ranking of Northern State Medical University

• Among the universities in Russia, NSMU has a rank of 104
• On World Ranking, this university has a rank of 4232
• NSMU has a continental ranking of 1234

Every year, NSMU receives huge number of applications from medical aspirants all around the world due to its international reputation.

Some of the key features that makes NSMU one of the best medical institutes in Russia are as follows:

• It is one of the most reputed universities for pursuing MBBS in Russia, with highly qualified and strict teaching staff that shares great rapport with all national and international aspirants.
• NSMU has all the highly facilitated medical equipment, modern and well-equipped labs, projectors, computers, all the necessary medical requirements and because of its modern way of teaching method with the use of latest technology has made this university one of the best medical institutes in Russia. Hence, aspirants are exposed to world-class educational facilities.
• Medical aspirants are engaged in practical training in many foreign countries as NSMU has many international collaborations with them
• MBBS doctors from NSMU can acquire various work opportunities in different medical departments in countries like Germany, Japan, the United States of America, United Kingdom and so on.
• The best part about NSMU is that it provides the course in complete English medium and the teaching staff is very well versed in English.
• Because of the quality of education, the ratio of students is increasing every year in NSMU but the ratio of teacher to student remains the same i.e., 1:15 as their teaching staff is more.
• Even the hostels in NSMU are within the campus itself and it provides all the necessary facilities to the international aspirants.
• NSMU also works on maintaining the international standards because of being in huge demand among the international aspirants.
• The tuition fee and the cost of living of NSMU is extremely affordable by all the international aspirants and they find it economical to pursue MBBS in NSMU rather than in their home country because of various reasons.
• In Russia, NSMU is one of the renowned universities that provides high quality of education at an extremely low fee.
• NSMU has one of the oldest faculty in Russia for General Medicine, Nursing, Paediatric, Pharmaceutical and Post-Graduate education.
• NSMU is famous for attracting international medical aspirants from Europe, Asia and Africa.
• NSMU has also worked for Medico-ecological program of Barents Region and is also quite popular for various international collaborations across the world.
• Apart from all this, NSMU has tie-ups with some of the popular institutes in many foreign countries.
• Moreover, the hospitals attached with NSMU has all modern equipment and many beds.
• NSMU is also in great demand and popular for having more than 97 years of experience in helping medical students accomplish their dream of becoming a doctor.
• It is not only approved by the Ministry of Health and Education in Russia, but also by World Health Organization, National Medical Commission and various education department and health organisations worldwide.
• The duration of MBBS course in NSMU is of 6 years with 1 year of mandatory internship.
• Along with this, NSMU also provide huge opportunities for medical aspirants to take advantage of various work opportunities and do their internships in Russia and other foreign countries.
• NSMU has number of departments which includes 27 clinical-based departments and it also has a modern type of campus for accommodation which includes 3 hostels.

About the city Arkhangelsk

It is one of the oldest cities in Russia, located in the northwest region of Russia. Arkhangelsk was founded on the bank of the Northern Dvina in the year 1584, and not too far from the place where it flows into the White Sea. The river Northern Dvina has always been and even today the most significant part of Arkhangelsk, as the city’s history is associated with it. It also plays major important role such as it works as an important transportation route for passengers and goods both. The city’s background become more beautiful and picturesque because of the river flowing in the surrounding. There is a vast wetland area along the river and around the city.

Before St. Petersburg, Arkhangelsk was the only “window” to Europe and the only seaport, this is the reason why the city of Arkhangelsk holds great importance and is quite significant in the history of Russia.

From the capital city of Russia Moscow, Arkhangelsk is at a total distance of 1258 km. Throughout the year, the city remains in the state of calm because of its geographic location directed towards the north.

There are Small Karelians i.e., Museum of wooden architecture in the open in the Arkhangelsk region, in Russia which is one of the best tourist places in the city.

Today, in the European North, Arkhangelsk is one of the largest scientific and cultural centres consisting of three universities such as Technical University, and Medical University, Pomor State University and other institutions of education and research.

Apart from this, there is the International School of Administration and College of Art and Music in Arkhangelsk which is quite popular.

Climate of the City

As the city is located towards the north, winters last for too long and it is extremely freezing as it is too cold and snowy. Moreover, Summers are quite mild and sunny.

Just about 40 kilometres away from Arkhangelsk is the white sea because of which the climate of the city becomes humid and windy and also it rains too often. Although the weather can change really quick.

Moving ahead, the locals are suggested to gear up for winters in the best possible way keeping in mind the extreme cold winters which means warm woollen clothes and underwear and high quality of outer clothing such as warm jackets, boots and headgears.

It is very often too windy, as it is located towards the White Sea. The White Sea acts as a glam quotient in the region making it more attractive and peaceful and locals often wander around it after a hectic day at work for some alone time.

Eligibility Criteria for MBBS Admissions

In order to secure MBBS admissions in NSMU, the National Medical Commission of India has set following criteria which are as follows:

• Medical aspirants should not be less than 17 years of age.
• Aspirants who belong to open category should secure a minimum of 50 % marks in Physics, Chemistry and Biology in their higher secondary school and those who belong to reserved category must secure a minimum of 40% in order to secure admissions for MBBS.
• Applicants are also required to qualify NEET exam in order to get the practicing license in India after the completion of the degree.

Admission Procedure for NSMU

In order to secure admissions in NSMU, it is important to follow the mentioned steps:

Step 1: Fill the Application Online

Once the aspirant has gathered all information about the university, they are required to fill in the complete application form with appropriate details and send the documents through email on info@neweraeducation.in along with the other mandatory documents required for admission procedure.

Step 2: Applying for Visa Invitation letter

After submitting the application form, aspirants will receive their Admission letter from the University in 7 working days and then they can apply for Visa Invitation letter

Step 3: Visa stamping

After the university has received the important documents and payment, it will send the original confirmation letter and visa letter through courier.

Step 4: Departure date

Once the visas have been stamped and all the formalities have been completed, the departure date is announced and the students are given a farewell.

Step 5: Arrival in Russia

Aspirants are required to pay the fees before reaching the university and as soon as their tickets are confirmed, provide us all the details about the same so that our representatives will receive them from the airport.

Step 6: Commencement of Classes

It is compulsory for all the aspirants to submit their original documents and payment receipts of first year in the university office and register oneself in the university after 3 days of arriving in the country.

Documents Required for Admission Procedure in NSMU

Medical aspirants are required to submit the following documents:

• 10th Marksheet and Passing Certificate
• 12th Marksheet and Passing certificate
• Birth certificate
• NEET scorecard
• Passport with 18 months validity
• HIV and other medical fitness certificate
• 10 passport size photos
• Official Invitation letter from NSMU
• Authorization and Legalization of all documents from the Russian Embassy and the Ministry of External Affairs, New Delhi.

Student Life in the University

In the University, aspirants can volunteer to become a member in the Union of the university. By becoming a member in the union, aspirants can enjoy various benefits as it is quite famous among students and almost 95% of students are have taken the membership.

Russian citizens are not required to pay for their tuition fees if they are receiving financial help from their government. But they are required to pay for their membership fee on regular basis.

Moreover, if international aspirants want to become the member in the Union, then they will have to pay a certain amount every year for the membership to the Union of the students.

Members can enjoy huge benefits such as discount on movie tickets as it will only cost the members of the union 50% of the actual fare.

Foreign aspirants who are the members of the union can enjoy huge benefits and facilities like Russian students do.

Hostel Facility in NSMU

In NSMU, aspirants are provided with world class accommodation facilities as the hostel rooms are fully furnished with all necessary things required by an individual. Aspirants are allotted the rooms, depending upon the size of the room and mostly 3 students share one room.

There are common laundries and kitchens so that the student can take turns and prepare their own meal or do their laundry together.

There is common room in the hostels which can be considered as the meeting point for all the aspirants where they can share great rapport with each other and build friendships.

Although kitchen is provided, but aspirants are required to arrange their own kitchen equipment and they can go for grocery shopping with their friends. Aspirants are also provided with good quality of internet facility.

City at glance

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