Crimean Federal University
Crimean Federal University named after V. I. Vernadsky
Also called V.I. Vernadsky Crimean Federal University, Crimea Federal University is one of the top medical universities of Russia located in Crimea State and established in 1918. With over 7000 staff members and more than 32,000 students, including 3,000 foreign students from 54 countries. The university is conferred ‘AA’ Rank by the International Education Society. Crimea Federal University is crowned as the top medical university on the basis of modern technologies. Presently, the university consists of 23 academic and non-academic units and has 12 branches across Crimea.
Quick Facts
- Year of Establishment: 1918
- Type of University: Government
- Duration of MBBS: 5.8 years
- Recognitions: NMC (erstwhile MCI), MSHE, WDOMS, ECFMG
- Intake Period: September
- Medium of Teaching: English
- NEET Requirement: Yes
- Eligibility Exam (IELTS/TOEFL): No
Recognitions of Crimea Federal University
- National Medical Commission (erstwhile Medical Council of India)
- Ministry of Science and Higher Education, Russia (MSHE)
- World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS)
- Education Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG)
Faculties of Crimea Federal University
- Faculty of General Medicine
- Faculty of Dentistry
- Faculty of Pharmacy
- Faculty of Clinical Psychology
- Faculty of Pediatrics
Eligibility Criteria
- Must have passed 10+2 with minimum 50% in Physics, Chemistry, and Biology.
- Must be 17 years of age as on 31st December in the admission year.
- Qualified NEET (50th percentile for general/EWS; 40th percentile for others)
Admission Procedure
- Fill out an application form online.
- Submit the required documents along with the form.
- Receive an admission letter from the university.
- Apply for the student visa with the Russian embassy.
- Travel arrangements after receiving visa.
- Bring original documents and pay the 1st-year fees upon arrival.
Documents Needed
- Passport copy
- Educational certificates and transcripts
- Notarized copies and translations of documents
- Visa copy (if applicable)
- Migration card
- Health insurance
- Medical test results
- Credential assessment report
- Six (6) recent 3x4cm photographs
When to apply: 20.06.25 – 10.10.25
Tuition Fee: 315,000 RUB (2024-2025)
Exams: Biology, Chemistry
Benefits of Studying MBBS at CFU
- Ranked 25th in Russia
- Low admission fees
- Globally recognized medical degrees
- 7000+ experienced faculty
- Practical training & clinical rotations
- English medium since 2016
- 3000+ international students
- Clinical exposure at government hospitals
Student Life at CFU
- Dedicated international centre for global students
- Annual cultural functions
- Hostel facilities available
- Shared room accommodation
- Indian & continental food available
City at a Glance
- Simferopol is the capital of Crimea
- Hot Mediterranean summers, snowy winters
- Surrounded by the Black Sea
- Home to world’s longest trolleybus route
- Perovo solar plant – one of the most powerful globally