Founded in 1758 as the medical faculty of Imperial Moscow University, I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University is Russia's oldest, largest, and most prestigious medical institution — with 267 years of continuous medical education. Named after Ivan Mikhailovich Sechenov, the father of Russian physiology, Sechenov University today stands as Russia's #1 ranked medical university — the only Russian institution in the QS World University Ranking by Subject for Medicine through the Russian Academic Excellence Project.

With 4,000+ faculty members, 25 university clinics and hospitals, 3,000 hospital beds, robotic surgery training, and approximately 800 Indian students currently enrolled — Sechenov University is the pinnacle of Russian medical education for Indian students who want the best. A.J Trust provides complete admission support for Sechenov University from our Chennai, Madurai, and Delhi offices.

I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University — Quick Overview 2026

Why Sechenov University is Russia's Most Prestigious MBBS Destination

• ›Russia's oldest medical university — 267 years: Founded in 1758, Sechenov University has trained physicians continuously for 267 years — longer than the United States has existed. This institutional depth means standardised examination patterns, deeply experienced faculty, and a degree that Russian and global medical systems have trusted for generations.
• ›#1 in Russia for Medicine — only Russian university in QS Medicine Subject Excellence Project: Sechenov is the sole Russian medical university recognised by QS World University Rankings by Subject in Medicine through the Russian Academic Excellence Project. No other Russian university has this distinction.
• ›Robotic surgery training for MBBS students: Sechenov's 25 university clinics and hospitals include technologies such as robotic surgery — available to students as part of their clinical training. Students practice at the patient's bedside using technologies that most global medical universities reserve for postgraduate programs.
• ›4,000 faculty members — the largest medical academic team in Russia: The sheer depth of Sechenov's faculty — 4,000 distinguished experts across 20 research and training buildings — means every specialty, every sub-specialty, is taught by a recognised expert. No other Russian medical university has faculty depth at this scale.
• ›Nobel Prize laureate lectures — regular: Sechenov University regularly invites Nobel Prize laureates in physiology, medicine, and chemistry to deliver lectures to students. Students at Sechenov interact with the world's most recognised scientific minds as part of their regular academic experience.
• ›15 biomedical research institutes within the university: Sechenov has 15 research institutes of biomedical science and technology parks integrated into the university — enabling MBBS students to participate in cutting-edge research from Year 1. This is the "Medicine of the Future" model: clinical training + research experience simultaneously.
• ›WFME accreditation — a global rarity: World Federation for Medical Education accreditation means Sechenov meets the highest global standards for medical education quality — a standard that only the top-tier medical universities worldwide hold. This makes Sechenov degrees the most globally portable Russian MBBS qualification.
• ›800 Indian students — India's largest Russian medical university community: Sechenov's large Indian student community means established support networks, Indian food options, cultural events, and peer mentoring from senior Indian students already established in the Moscow medical environment.

Rankings — #1 in Russia for Medicine

MBBS Fees at Sechenov University 2026-27 — Complete Breakdown

Eligibility Criteria for Indian Students — Sechenov 2026

• ›Academic qualification: Minimum 50% aggregate in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology in Class 12th. 40% for SC/ST/OBC reserved category candidates.
• ›NEET mandatory: Valid NEET UG qualifying scorecard required as per NMC mandate. Sechenov's admission for Indian students is NEET-based.
• ›Age requirement: Minimum 17 years on or before 31st December of the admission year. Maximum 25 years noted by some sources — confirm during counseling.
• ›Online entrance exam: Sechenov conducts an online entrance exam in Chemistry and English. Students must achieve the required passing marks — A.J Trust counselors prepare students for this during the application process.
• ›Valid Indian passport: Minimum 18 months validity at the time of visa application.
• ›Russian bank account requirement: The Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education requires confirmation of sufficient funds in a Russian bank account covering at least Year 1 tuition — A.J Trust counselors assist with this process.

Curriculum, Robotic Surgery & 25 University Clinics

Hostels, Nobel Lectures & Campus Life at Sechenov

• ›5 hostel buildings on campus: Fully furnished hostel buildings with rooms on single and sharing basis — beds, cupboards, study tables, central heating. Canteen with Indian food options. Sports area and gym available.
• ›Burevestnik Sports Centre: Sechenov has its own dedicated sports centre — Burevestnik — with football pitch, running track, swimming pool, tennis, badminton, and volleyball courts. One of the most comprehensive university sports facilities in Moscow.
• ›Nobel Prize laureate guest lectures: Sechenov regularly invites Nobel Prize laureates in physiology, medicine, and chemistry to lecture students. Indian students at Sechenov have the extraordinary privilege of learning from the world's most recognised medical scientists as part of their regular curriculum.
• ›Student theatres, cultural and academic events: Student societies at Sechenov organise seminars, conferences, guest lectures, cultural events, dance competitions, and student tours to Moscow's historic sites. The multicultural campus — 90 countries represented — creates a globally charged student environment.
• ›Main building overlooking Moscow skyline from Sparrow Hills: Sechenov's main building is located on Sparrow Hills — one of Moscow's most iconic viewpoints — overlooking the entire Moscow skyline. Students live and study in one of the most historically significant academic locations in Russia.
• ›Campus ATMs, clinic, pharmacy, and support services: Full student services on campus including medical centre, ATMs, and comprehensive international student support for visa, accommodation, and academic counseling.

Recognition & Accreditation — Global Career Pathways

• ›NMC (India): NMC-compliant — graduates eligible for FMGE/NExT to practice medicine anywhere in India.
• ›WHO & WDOMS: Listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools — recognised in 150+ countries globally.
• ›FAIMER & ECFMG (USA): Full USMLE pathway eligibility — US medical residency accessible to Sechenov graduates.
• ›WFME (World Federation for Medical Education): This is Sechenov's rarest accreditation — WFME is the global standard-setter for medical education quality. Very few Russian universities hold WFME accreditation — it signals curriculum quality aligned with the world's best medical schools.
• ›ASIIN (Germany): Accreditation for science and engineering studies by Germany's ASIIN — adds European academic recognition to Sechenov's degree portfolio.
• ›PLAB (UK) & AMC (Australia): Sechenov's global recognition enables UK and Australian licensing pathways — giving graduates five major career routes: India, USA, UK, Australia, and Russia.

~800 Indian Students — Community & Support at Sechenov

India is one of the top source countries for international students at Sechenov University — alongside Iran, Malaysia, China, and Azerbaijan. With approximately 800 Indian students currently enrolled, Sechenov has one of the largest and most established Indian student communities of any Russian medical university:

• ›Established Indian student association: Indian students at Sechenov have an active community that supports new arrivals — from airport reception to hostel settlement, grocery guidance, and cultural events including Diwali, Holi, and Independence Day.
• ›Indian and international food in Moscow: Moscow has Indian restaurants, Indian grocery stores, and a vibrant Indian diaspora community — Sechenov's Sparrow Hills campus is well-connected to all of Moscow via metro.
• ›Senior Indian students as mentors: With 800 Indian students across all 6 years, new students have access to mentors who have already navigated the admission, Year 1 shock, Russian language learning, and clinical training phases — peer support that adds real practical value.

Admission Process at Sechenov University via A.J Trust

• ›Step 1 — Free counseling & entrance exam prep: Visit A.J Trust's Chennai, Madurai, or Delhi office. Sechenov requires an online Chemistry and English entrance exam — our counselors brief students on the exam format and preparation during the initial session.
• ›Step 2 — Application (April–June 2026): Complete Sechenov's online application and submit Class 10/12 marksheets, NEET scorecard, passport, medical fitness certificate, and statement of purpose. A.J Trust assists with full document preparation — applications close well before September intake.
• ›Step 3 — Entrance exam: Complete Sechenov's online Chemistry and English entrance exam. A.J Trust counselors guide preparation. Results typically within 2–3 weeks.
• ›Step 4 — Admission & Invitation Letter: Sechenov issues official Invitation/Admission Letter upon successful application review. Required for Russian student visa application.
• ›Step 5 — Russian bank account & fund confirmation: Russian Ministry requirement — A.J Trust counselors assist with this process from Chennai and Delhi offices.
• ›Step 6 — Visa application: Complete Russian student visa application at the Russian Embassy in India — full documentation guidance from A.J Trust.
• ›Step 7 — Arrival in Moscow: A.J Trust's Moscow representative assists with Sechenov campus registration, hostel check-in, and initial settlement. Academic year begins September.