North-Eastern Federal University (NEFU) is a premier federal hub in the Far North. For 2026, its Medical Institute specializes in high-latitude medicine and clinical practice in extreme cold environments.
Annual tuition
$6,000
Duration
6 years
Medium
English
Intake
A unique experience in the world's coldest inhabited city. The campus is high-tech and exceptionally well-insulated. Students focus on unique Arctic health challenges and participate in northern research circles.
Yakutsk is the capital of the Sakha Republic. 2026 Index: Modern facilities in extreme cold. Milk (~90 RUB), 1kg Chicken (~380 RUB). Monthly expenses around $180-$230 USD due to northern logistics. Historic and culturally distinct.
Dedicated support for northern survival and legalities. Elite Federal status ensures high funding for student scientific projects.
Medical Degree / MD (Arctic)
Year-wise cost breakdown
Free counselling
Talk to one of our counsellors — free, no obligations.
Primary rotation at the NEFU University Clinic and the Republic Hospital No. 1 (Medical Center). Students gain unique exposure to cold-related pathologies and specialized northern surgery.
Teaching hospitals
A unique experience in the world's coldest inhabited city. The campus is high-tech and exceptionally well-insulated. Students focus on unique Arctic health challenges and participate in northern research circles.
Dedicated support for northern survival and legalities. Elite Federal status ensures high funding for student scientific projects.
Yakutsk is a safe, peaceful regional capital. The university provides comprehensive cold-climate adaptation and safety orientations.
Recognition should always be cross-checked against the current admissions cycle, especially when students are comparing language pathway, licensing fit, and long-term clinical planning.
Official WDOMS listing
This university appears in the World Directory of Medical Schools as North-Eastern Federal University named after Maxim Kirovich Ammosov Institute of Medicine. Use the official listing for directory-level verification, then continue evaluating admissions, teaching language, and India-return planning on this page.
Get honest answers about academics, hostel life, and daily experience before you decide.
Share your details and we'll match you with a registered student from this university who can answer your questions directly.
No reviews yet.
Be the first to share your experience at North-Eastern Federal University.
Other universities in Russia
