Application Procedure: VSMA Russia

We are pleased to note that you are considering applying to VSMA and warmly welcome International Applicants for admission.

However, most programs have very limited seats available. As a result, international applicants will find admission to be competitive. In addition, the application process is more complex for international applicants than it is for Russian citizens. International applicants must adhere to the admission requirements of the program.

You may apply in any following ways:

1. Apply trough your local Representative
2. Apply online

However the option of Applying online is active ONLY in case we don’t have a recommended Representative in your country.

Admission Procedure to VSMA consists of 7 stagers, as explained below
1. REGISTRATION for Admission
2. ACCEPTANCE of Admission
3. Applying for INVITATION
4. Applying for VISA
5. PRE-DEPARTURE
6. ARRIVAL at Moscow
7. ADMISSION to VSMA

1. Registration for Admission

The following Documents copies should be initially attached with your Application. • Application Form duly completed • Certified copy of Passport (all countries) • Certified copy of O/L Certificate • Certified copy of A/L Certificate • Higher academic transcripts. (optional) • Registration Fee (Non Refundable)

Copies of Official Academic Achievement (transcript, diploma, degree, certificate, and/or official statements showing the class or quality of marks compared with those possible to achieve) are required to be attached.

If you wish to precede online<Apply Now!>, all the document copies should be attached to admissions@vsma.info

Academic records from foreign institutions must be provided in English and must be certified or validated as true by a university or government official or notary public.

If you wish to apply for the Russian Visa from another country which is not your native land, copy of permanent resident visa card should be attached with your passport copy.

2. Notification of Admission

The Academy shall process the application within four (4) weeks from the date of submission of the documents to VSMA International and shall issue an ACCEPTANCE LETTER to the applicant if successful. An applicant offered admission to the Academy has three weeks from the date of the ACCEPTANCE LETTER in which to accept or decline the offer. If an acceptance is not received in writing by the end of this three-week period, the applicant is deemed to have declined and the offer of admission is withdrawn. After an international applicant is offered a study seat in the Academy, has accepted the offer, paid the 1st year tuition fee as a guarantee of enrolment. In case of failure to Admission to VSMA, the deposited tuition fee is fully refunded

3. Applying for INVITATION “INVITATION” is an authorized document issued by the Administration of The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russian Federation. Further it has to be certified by the Authority of Ministry of Public Health of Russian federation, Voronezh State Medical Academy. Preparation of the INVITATION takes minimum of 20 working days in Russia. The Original INVITATION will be sent to your local Representative or to you only by DHL or EMS.

4. Apply for Visa The student presents the Original INVITATION to the Councilor Department of the Local Russian Embassy together with the following documents to apply for a visa.

• Completed Visa Application Form and Visa Fee
• International Passport
• 4 passport size color photographs
• Birth Certificate in English with 1 NOTORY certified copy
• Health Certificate with 1 NOTORY certified copy
• HIV Report with 1 NOTORY certified copy
• O/L Certificate with 1 NOTORY certified copy
• A/L Certificate with 1 NOTORY certified copy
• Return Air ticket to Moscow or proof of reservation of Air ticket

The Local Representative will guide you to obtain the visa after fulfilling all legal requirements.

5. Pre – Departure

FIVE WORKING DAYS in advance to your departure, you should Fax the proof /receipt of transferring 1st year course fee to VSMA International and is required to inform the details of flight such as Number, Date and Time of Arrival at Moscow International Airport (MIA) A Student will be NOT strictly allowed to enter the territory of the Russian Federation, if he/she arrivals at MIA without the knowledge of VSMA International or if the student couldn’t forward the proof of payment of 1st year course fee in advance.

6. Departure and arrival at Moscow

An Officer from Deans Office or VSMA International will receive you at MIA and accompany you from Moscow International Airport to the Hostel, VSMA. On the way Refreshments and Telephone facilities will be provided to contact parents at Home.

VSMA will provide transportation from Moscow to Voronezh at a cost. Recommended students to fly in groups of 7-8 students, so that this cost could be minimized to 100USD per student. If student fly alone the cost could reach the maximum of 350USD per student.

7. Admission to VSMA

As soon as the student reaches VSMA, he/she will be provided with accommodation in a hostel. Food and transportation is provided free of charge during first few days. Enrolment to VSMA begins with signing of a contract valid for the period of studies (according to the program chosen) and student will be permitted to sit for Admission Test.

Further VSMA International will provide the student with

• guidance through out your stay in Russia
• Help in obtaining foreign currency
• Providing students with a list of required items needed for their stay in Russia.
• Making Flight Arrangements from traveling.
• Representative will be accompanying one group of students per annum from Sri Lanka to the Destination.
• Arrange to settle-down and Enroll the student in the Academy
• Assist in Familiarizing with the New Environment.
• Assist students to open International Bank Accounts within a week of reaching Voronezh.
• Assist student to have an individual Simcard Mobile Phone within a week of reaching Voronezh.
• Assist student to obtain a Financial Permit from VSMA for International Money Transactions.
• Advice Students to be aware with the rules and regulations of VSMA and important tips to be adapted to the environment and to travel in Russia.
• Assisting parents with information about their children's studies, to be aware of their children's health, financial situations etc. annually.

For More Information

Prospective international students may contact the Office of VSMA International at postmaster@studymedicinedirectory.com for information about any Admission Forms or materials. International students may also contact Ms. M.E. Atukorale, International Student Advisor, at postmaster@studymedicinedirectory.com for more information about International Programs at VSMA.