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A 755-bed multidisciplinary clinic supports teaching and research, treating more than 24,000 patients a year with CT, MRI, angiography and SPECT.
About Kabardino-Balkarian State University named after H.M. Berbekov
Over 90 years of medical education in Nalchik, Kabardino-Balkarian Republic.
Introduction
A legacy of excellence in medical education
Founded in 1957, Kabardino-Balkarian State University named after H.M. Berbekov has built more than 90 years of medical education and research. It began with a single faculty, General Medicine, and today has five faculties and 81 departments covering medicine, paediatrics, dentistry, preventive medicine and pharmacy. As of November 2023 it taught 15,112 students, 5,207 of them international, drawn from 60 countries.
The university began as a small medical institute in Nalchik and has since trained more than 60,000 doctors and pharmacists. It is ranked 11th among the top 15 medical universities in the BRICS pilot rankings, and is described as the top regional medical university in Russia.
By the numbers
The university at a glance
- University name
- Kabardino-Balkarian State University named after H.M. Berbekov
- Established
- 1957
- Location
- Nalchik, Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, Russia
- Course offered
- General Medicine (MBBS)
- Course duration
- 6 years
- Medium of instruction
- English, with Russian introduced for clinical training
- Recognition
- WHO, NMC (India), World Directory of Medical Schools, etc.
- Eligibility
- 50% in PCB at 10+2 (40% for SC/ST/OBC) plus a valid NEET score
Location
Nalchik, Kabardino-Balkarian Republic
Nalchik is the capital of the Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, a city of more than 1.2 million people covering some 708 km² on the border of Europe and Asia. It is one of Russia's major educational and cultural centres, and is regarded as safe and student-friendly.
The main campus sits in central Nalchik, with Nalchik International Airport roughly 20 km away. The city is served by buses, trams, trolleybuses and taxis, so getting around is straightforward.
Academics
Academic and research excellence
The university runs five main faculties — General Medicine, Pediatrics, Dentistry, Pharmacy, and Preventive Medicine — alongside a Medical College, and runs 77 residency and 46 postgraduate programmes. More than 2,000 residents and PhD students train here, and around 7,000 physicians a year take continuing medical education courses.
Established research schools cover surgery, oncology, urology, cardiology and morphology.
Facilities
Campus facilities
Academic
81 departments, modern laboratories, simulation centres, libraries and teaching rooms supporting practical medical education.
Student amenities
Five hostels for international students, each with reading halls, kitchens, gyms and fitness facilities.
Partnerships
International collaboration
The university holds agreements with over 50 universities and medical institutions — four in Germany, two in Austria, six in China, eight in Kazakhstan and two in Kyrgyzstan.
These cover academic exchanges, joint research, PhD and post-doctoral programmes, and guest lectures by international professors.
Recognition
Accreditation and recognition
- WHO
- NMC (India)
- 120+ countries
- FMGE eligible
- USMLE eligible
- PLAB eligible
Yes, KBSU is approved by the National Medical Commission and the World Health Organisation. However, Indian students are recommended to confirm that their selected course and study pattern meet the relevant NMC Foreign Medical Graduate regulations before admission. Kabardino-Balkarian State University NMC approved MBBS course to allow students to become doctors. The Faculty of Medicine at KBSU Nalchik is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools. WDOMS also mentioned that a school listed in the directory does not indicate that it is recognised, accredited, or endorsed by WDOMS, WFME, or
Leadership
Message from the Rector
“Welcome to Kabardino-Balkarian State University named after H.M. Berbekov, a leading centre of medical education, research and innovation since 1932. With more than 90 years of experience, BSMU combines academic excellence with practical clinical training, international cooperation and modern medical technologies. We welcome students worldwide to learn, research, innovate and become globally competitive healthcare professionals.”
Who runs this site
About the counselling team
This site is published by BrightRoute Consulting LLP, which operates as Education Vibes, an overseas medical admissions consultancy. It is not the university's official website, and we claim no affiliation with or endorsement by Kabardino-Balkarian State University named after H.M. Berbekov. The counsellors you speak to work for Education Vibes.
- Students guided
- 10,000+
- Years operating
- 12+
- Offices in India
- 11
- International offices
- Russia & Georgia
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