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"Russian universities suit Indians the most"

Staff Reporter

Around 1,000 seats reserved for them in 10 institutions "The medium of instruction in most of the universities is English"

Stoyana V. Znamenskaya — Photo: K. Ganesan

MADURAI: Getting admission in a medical college is not that easy a task. Amidst stiff competition, it is imperative for a student to secure a near perfect score in higher secondary examinations. Or, he or she should be affluent enough to pay a huge capitation fee.

But all these factors have become a thing of the past with scores of opportunities beckoning Indian students to pursue medical education in Russia.

"Till 2005, many people desisted from studying in Russia afraid of the medium of instruction, as the students had to learn the Russian language before pursuing their education. But now, the medium of instruction in most of the universities is English.

Hence, students need not fear," said Stoyana V. Znamenskaya, Dean for Foreign Students, Stavropol State Medical Academy, who was here to address a seminar on scope and prospects of Russian medical education.

"The duration of study in most of the universities is six years for basic degree and the total cost of study starts from Rs.9.5 lakh approximately, which includes tuition fees, hostel, living and travel expenses," said A. Najeerul Ameen, Director, A.J. Trust Educational Consultancy. Around 1,000 seats had been reserved for the Indian students alone in 10 medical universities. If the students performed well they would be offered handsome scholarships, he said.

Explaining the salient features of Stavropol Academy, Prof. Znamenskaya said that the academy enjoyed the best of climatic conditions that would suit Indians the most.

Besides, the hostels and classroom blocks were located on the same premises, which would be a definite advantage, she added.

"The academy, which is one of the 12 Russian medical universities recognised by the Medical Council of India, has reserved around 1,000 seats for the Indians for admission to various disciplines in the academy. Indian students form one of the largest contingents pursuing education here. Hence, the academy has made arrangements to provide Indian food in hostels," said Dr. Najeerul Ameen.

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