Petrozavodsk State University (PetrSU), established in 1940 in Petrozavodsk — capital of the Republic of Karelia near the Finnish border — is a large comprehensive federal university. The Institute of Medicine offers 6-year MBBS in English, recognized by WHO and NMC India. PetrSU has 12 faculties, 89 departments, 8 institutes, 84 laboratories, and 27 innovative departments. Over 16,000 students including international students attend the university. The faculty includes 600+ teachers and professors with 139 Doctors of Science. Located on the shore of Lake Onega — one of Europe's largest lakes — PetrSU offers a scenic, peaceful environment near the Russian-Finnish border. Known for its northern nature, Karelian culture, and Northern Lights.
| University Name | Petrozavodsk State University – Institute of Medicine (PetrSU) |
| Location | Petrozavodsk, Russia |
| State / Region | Republic of Karelia, Northwestern Russia |
| University Type | Federal Government University (Medical Faculty) |
| Established | 1940 |
| Course Duration | 6 Years (Including Internship) |
| Medium of Teaching | English / Russian |
| MBBS Seats / Year | 100 |
| Recognition | WHO, NMC India, FAIMER, WDOMS, Ministry of Education Russia |
| Website | www.petrsu.ru |
| inter@petrsu.ru | |
| Phone | +7 8142 71-10-01 |
Always reconfirm current NMC recognition status directly with the university or our counsellors before applying.
