Kabardino-Balkarian State University
Nalchik, Russia
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- 70%
- Students
- 15,000
- International students
- 10%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1957
Overview
Kabardino-Balkarian State University named after H.M. Berbekov is a leading public research institution in the Kabardino-Balkar Republic of Russia. Established in 1957, the university has grown into a comprehensive center for higher education, science, and culture. It is named after its first rector, Khatuta Mutovich Berbekov, and was awarded the Order of Friendship of Peoples in 1982. The university provides a wide array of undergraduate, postgraduate, and specialist programs across various disciplines. It is particularly recognized internationally for its General Medicine program, which is taught in English. The campus features modern infrastructure, including advanced laboratories, libraries, and student housing, fostering a supportive environment for both domestic and international students.
Fields of study
- Medicine
- Humanities
- Social Sciences
- Engineering
- Natural Sciences
Accreditation: Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- Fall
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program, typically August.
- Rolling admissions
- Yes
- Admissions contact
- kbsu@kbsu.ru
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
RUB 324,000 / year
Domestic students
RUB 324,000 / year
Tuition for the General Medicine program is approximately 324,000 RUB per year.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.
