Undergraduate
Chuvash State University has 114 bachelor’s level programs and 23 specialist programmes across its faculties. For Indian students coming through the medical stream, the relevant options are:
| Programme | Duration |
|---|---|
| General Medicine (MBBS) | 6 years |
| Dentistry / Stomatology | 5 years |
| Pharmacy | 5 years |
| Nursing | 4 years |
| Pediatrics | 6 years |
| Russian Language and Foundation (Preparatory) | 1 year |
The MBBS is what the majority of Indian students enrol on. The preparatory year is optional but worth considering seriously for students who arrive with working Russian, as they handle clinical rotations better than those who don’t.
Postgraduate
There are 56 postgraduate programmes and 23 residency specialisations. Residencies covers 2-3 years and has subjects like: General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Neurology, Obstetrics, Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Oncology, and Ophthalmology.
Most of these are taught in Russian language. If you are an international student weighing postgraduate options, confirm English-medium availability directly with the admissions office before proceeding. The answer may vary by programme and year.
PhD
Doctoral research spans medical sciences, chemistry, biology, and all other related fields. PhD students has to work under a research supervisor, need to attend departmental seminars and conferences, and are expected to publish research paper during the programme. The university also contributes to the Medical Journal of Chuvash and works regional and national scientific conferences per year.