TMU
Tver State Medical University main building in Tver, Russia
Tver, Russia Government Medical University

Tver State Medical University

Historic top-10 Russian medical university near Moscow with ruble-denominated tuition

Established 1936
Duration 6 years
Medium English
Intake September 2026
Recognition NMC & WDOMS
NEET Required
Official 2026–27 Fee Sheet

Fee ledger

$1 = ₹94. Tuition fee, hostel fee, medical insurance, and other charges from the second year may increase up to 5% based on the annual inflation rate.
Component 1st year Each year 2 to 6
Tuition fee ₽4,30,000* ₽4,30,000* per year
Government hostel fee# ₽66,000* ₽66,000* per year
Medical insurance ₽10,000* ₽10,000* per year
Visa extension, biometric, medical checkup ₽15,000* (approx.) ₽15,000* (approx.) per year
Mess fee ₽1,00,000 Optional
Administrative charge (1st year only) $1,500 —
Annual total ₽6,21,000 + $1,500 ₽5,21,000 per year
Six-year total ₽32,26,000* + $1,500

Private hostel fee is ₽1,00,000 per year (or $1,500 per year as per actual fee sheet).

Additional Items
Mess fee (1st year) ₽1,00,000
One-time administrative charge (OTAC - 1st year only) $1,500
Processing charge (1st year) ₹47,000
Total payable for 1st year (Tuition + Mess/Hostel + OTAC + Processing) ₽5,30,000 + $1,500 + ₹47,000
What the administrative charge covers
✓ Police verification and police registration
✓ Visa invitation letter
✓ Hostel registration
✓ Local translator in the initial days
✓ Library membership card for 6 years
✓ Airport pickup and refreshment in Russia
✓ Examination fee for 6 years
✓ Access to English textbooks for all subjects

*Tuition fee, hostel fee, medical insurance, and other charges from the second year may increase up to 5%, as per the decision of the university based on the annual inflation rate.

#Government hostel fee as per actuals (depends on seat availability).

Fees follow each university’s 2026-27 fee sheet and may change with university revisions and exchange rates; confirm current figures with a counsellor before paying.

Requirements

Eligibility criteria

  • 1 50% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology in Class 12 (40% for reserved categories) and passing marks in English
  • 2 Minimum 17 years of age on or before 31st December in the admission year
  • 3 NEET UG qualified (50th percentile for General/EWS, 40th percentile for reserved categories)
  • 4 No IELTS or TOEFL examination required
Application Dossier

Documents required

✓ Class 10th pass certificate and mark sheet
✓ Class 12th pass certificate and mark sheet
✓ Valid NEET UG scorecard
✓ Valid passport
✓ Passport-size photographs
✓ Birth certificate and migration certificate
✓ Medical lab report including HIV negative test report
Step by step

5-step admission process

1

Apply with documents

Fill out the Tver State Medical University application form and submit your Class 10 and 12 certificates, birth certificate, and NEET scorecard.

2

Pay fees and get the confirmation letter

Receive the official admission acceptance letter from the university and clear initial fee dues.

3

Submit your passport and get the invitation letter

Provide your passport and medical reports to receive the official visa invitation letter.

4

Get the visa and fly

Apply for your student visa at the Embassy of the Russian Federation in India and travel to Tver.

5

Join classes

Complete airport pickup, hostel check-in, and police registration on arrival and begin your MBBS classes.

Institution Profile

About Tver State Medical University

Established in 1936, Tver State Medical University (TSMU) is one of the oldest and most respected public medical universities in Russia, operating under the Ministry of Health and Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation. It consistently ranks among the top 10 medical institutions in the official annual rating of 48 Russian medical universities.

TSMU was awarded the 'Prestigious Nations Friendship National Award' for its contribution to international medical education. With an extensive clinical and laboratory base in Tver—located along the direct Moscow–Saint Petersburg corridor—graduates are eligible for licensing exams including FMGE/NExT, USMLE, and PLAB.

Established in 1936; consistently ranked among the top 10 Russian medical universities and recipient of the Prestigious Nations Friendship National Award.

Recognitions & accreditations
National Medical Commission (NMC)World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS)Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG)Foundation for Advancement of International Medical Education and Research (FAIMER)Medical Council of CanadaMinistry of Health and Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation
Key Highlights

Why choose TSMU

  • ✓ Established in 1936 and consistently placed among the top 10 Russian medical universities
  • ✓ Recipient of the Prestigious Nations Friendship National Award for international education
  • ✓ Fulfills NMC criteria and recognized by WDOMS, ECFMG, FAIMER, and Medical Council of Canada
  • ✓ Transparent ruble-denominated tuition structure (₽4,30,000 per year)
  • ✓ 4 specialized hostels with central heating, summer air-conditioning, Wi-Fi, and police security
  • ✓ Indian mess facility on campus and regular celebrations of Holi, Diwali, and cultural festivals
Campus Living

Hostels, food & student life

Tver State Medical University provides a safe, close-knit international campus environment with four specialized hostels, Indian cultural celebrations, and active sports tournaments.

Hostel Accommodation

4 specialized hostels with 2–3 students per room, central air-conditioning in summer and central heating in winter, broadband/Wi-Fi access, native-language TV channels, and 24/7 police security. Both government hostels (₽66,000/year) and private hostels ($1,500 or ₽1,00,000/year) are available.

Indian Mess

Indian food is served at the hostel canteen (₽1,00,000 for the first year).

Sports & Recreation

Annual sports tournaments in cricket, football, badminton, and basketball, alongside annual cultural programs and Indian festival celebrations such as Holi and Diwali.

Location context

City of Tver at a glance

Tver is the historic administrative center of Tver Oblast, situated at the confluence of the Volga and Tvertsa rivers along the main high-speed railway and highway corridor between Moscow and Saint Petersburg.

• Located on the banks of the Volga River with direct high-speed rail links to Moscow and Saint Petersburg
• Historic architecture, riverfront embankments, theatres, and student-friendly public parks
• Moderate continental climate with pleasant summers and snowy winters
• Convenient city transport including buses, trolleybuses, and taxis
Common Questions

Frequently asked questions

How are fees structured at Tver State Medical University?
Tuition is billed in Russian Rubles at ₽4,30,000 per year. Including government hostel (₽66,000), medical insurance (₽10,000), and visa/biometric/checkup (₽15,000 approx.), the annual total for Years 2–6 is ₽5,21,000 per year. In Year 1, mess (₽1,00,000) and a one-time administrative charge ($1,500) also apply.
What is the cost of a private hostel at Tver State Medical University?
If a student chooses a private hostel instead of the government hostel, the private hostel fee is $1,500 per year (or ₽1,00,000 per year).
Do students need to pass IELTS or TOEFL to join Tver State Medical University?
No. Apart from qualifying the NEET UG exam and meeting the Class 12 PCB requirement, no English proficiency test like IELTS or TOEFL is required.
Is a medical degree from Tver State Medical University valid in India?
Yes. Graduates from TSMU are eligible to return to India, qualify the FMGE/NExT licensing examination, and practice medicine across India.
Immediate Assistance

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