Russian Federation Government UniversityEst. 1953Obninsk Institute for Nuclear Power Engineering (IATE MEPhI)
Elite medical and nuclear science branch of MEPhI, offering high-yield screening preparation.
450+
Indian Students
6 Years
Total Duration
₹36 Lakh(RUB 31,44,000)
Total Fee
Available
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About the University
Why MEPhI Obninsk?
The Obninsk Institute for Nuclear Power Engineering (IATE MEPhI) is the premier regional branch of the world-renowned National Research Nuclear University MEPhI. Situated in Obninsk—Russia's first and most famous 'Science City' (Naukograd)—the university combines elite federal academic resources with a peaceful, highly specialized ecosystem.
The Faculty of Medicine delivers a fully English-medium MBBS (MD) program strictly following National Medical Commission (NMC) guidelines and WHO standards. This branch benefits enormously from MEPhI's flagship diagnostic facilities, integrating advanced physical sciences with clinical diagnostic instruction.
MEPhI Obninsk is highly favored by Indian applicants seeking a distraction-free, highly secure university environment. The campus boasts extremely economical university housing blocks, tech-driven research laboratories, and solid clinical training ties across local and regional multi-specialty hospitals.
Flagship medical branch of MEPhI located inside Russia's iconic first 'Science City'
Exceptionally low university hostel accommodation rates compared to central Moscow
Fully accredited and recognized by the NMC (India), WHO, and WDOMS portals
100% English-medium medical degree ensuring a seamless, translation-free pathway
Strong clinical rotation training across 6 major regional multi-specialty clinics
Absolute cost transparency with completely zero capitation fees or hidden margins
1953
Founded
5,500+
Total Students
430+
Teaching Faculty
6 prominent clinical bases
Hospitals
Campus & Life
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Finances
Fee Structure
Year-by-year breakdown of tuition and hostel fees. All figures are approximate and in Indian Rupees (₹).
| Year | Tuition | Hostel | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | RUB 5,10,000 | RUB 14,000 | RUB 5,24,000 | |
| Year 2 | RUB 5,10,000 | RUB 14,000 | RUB 5,24,000 | |
| Year 3 | RUB 5,10,000 | RUB 14,000 | RUB 5,24,000 | |
| Year 4 | RUB 5,10,000 | RUB 14,000 | RUB 5,24,000 | |
| Year 5 | RUB 5,10,000 | RUB 14,000 | RUB 5,24,000 | |
| Year 6 (Internship) | RUB 5,10,000 | RUB 14,000 | RUB 5,24,000 | |
| 6-Year Total (Tuition + Hostel) | RUB 31,44,000 | |||
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⚠️ Important
Fees shown reflect the official package. The annual recurring base is RUB 5,87,700, which includes Tuition (RUB 5,40,000), highly economical Hostel (RUB 10,200/year), and an integrated annual package for Medical Insurance + Medical Checkup + Visa Extension (RUB 37,500/year). Year 1 requires an Additional One-Time Payment (OTC) of USD 1500 at the time of admission. Biometric and fingerprinting charges are separate at actual pricing on arrival. Indian Mess is NOT available; food operates on a self-cooking framework only. EduFin Service Charges are extra and total Rs 1,30,000 (Registration: Rs 10,000; Service Charge: Rs 1,00,000; Visa Charges: Rs 20,000).
🏙️ Monthly Living Cost
RUB 12,000–15,000/mo
Food, transport, personal expenses. Affordable compared to Indian metro cities.
Academics
Curriculum
The 6-year MBBS program at MEPhI Obninsk is structured into three phases, progressively building from basic sciences to full clinical practice.
Pre-Clinical (Year 1–2)
Para-Clinical (Year 3–4)
Clinical Rotations (Year 5–6)
Teaching Medium
All lectures, textbooks, practicals and examinations are conducted in English. A language course is included in Year 1 to help students communicate with patients during clinical rotations, but it is not a barrier to learning medicine.
Campus Life
Facilities
Everything you need to live comfortably and study effectively — all on or near campus.
Highly Affordable Hostels
Extremely secure student dormitories costing an economical RUB 10,200 per year. Fully centrally heated with comfortable utility blocks.
Self-Cooking Kitchens
An Indian mess is not available. Residential floors feature clean communal kitchens optimized for independent cooking.
Advanced Laboratories
Equipped with modern anatomical training models, biochemical research gear, and clinical diagnostic simulation devices.
Scientific Resource Hub
Comprehensive physical book library coupled with digital indexing access to international clinical journals.
Campus Security Desk
Protected 24/7 by strict video surveillance networks, electronic door entry control blocks, and specialized foreign student desks.
How to Apply
Admission Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
- Valid NEET UG qualification scorecard (compulsory parameter for global license validation checks in India)
- Minimum 50% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology (PCB) in 10+2 standard examinations
- Minimum age parameter of 17 years completed on or before December 31st of the targeted admission calendar year
- Valid Indian Passport with a minimum remaining validity layout of 18 months at the time of visa application
- Comprehensive physical evaluation fitness clearance report and certified negative HIV document signed by a doctor
Documents Checklist
Admission Process at a Glance
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Offer Letter
Apostille Docs
Visa
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Living in Obninsk
Student Life
Real information about day-to-day life as an Indian student in Obninsk — food, climate, safety, and community.
Science City Living
Obninsk is a calm, hyper-secure, and intellectually driven city located just 100 km southwest of Moscow. It offers incredibly cheap local living costs compared to central Moscow while providing high infrastructure standards.
Temperate Climate
Enjoys warm summers and crisp, snowy winters (-8°C to -12°C). All academic halls and campus hostels are fully fitted with advanced central heating loops.
Moscow Connectivity
Students arrive via Moscow's major international airports, followed by short, comfortable highway or rail transfers directly arranged to the Obninsk campus blocks.
Food Infrastructure
Dining operates on a self-cooking framework. Local supermarkets are extensively stocked with fresh vegetables, grains, and Indian culinary spices.
Questions
Frequently Asked
Yes, MEPhI Obninsk is completely recognized by the National Medical Commission (NMC) of India and listed within the WHO and WDOMS portals, making its graduates fully eligible to sit for exams like the licensing exam.
The total recurring annual fee is RUB 5,87,700 (covering tuition, hostel, and visa/insurance processing package). Year 1 also requires an admission OTC of USD 1500. The complete 6-year academic base equals RUB 35,26,200 + USD 1,500 (approx. ₹33 Lakhs).
No, as explicitly stated in the official documentation notes, an Indian mess is currently not available. The university accommodations offer clean, fully equipped floor kitchens designed for independent student self-cooking.
No, according to the official documentation guidelines, biometric charges are extra and must be paid by the student separately at actual pricing frameworks upon arrival.
The EduFin comprehensive processing service package is a flat charge of Rs 1,30,000, which handles university registration, counseling processing charges, and initial visa processing frameworks.
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