Founded in 1935 as Stalingrad Medical Institute; became an academy in 1993 and a university in 2003, located in Volgograd on the Volga River.
Multi-campus setup, hosting ~5,000 Russian and ~900 international students
Programs Offered:
Faculties include Medicine, Dentistry, Pediatrics, Pharmacy, Medical Biochemistry, Clinical Psychology, Social Work, and Postgraduate programs (internship, residency, PhD).
Pre-university (foundation) courses available.
Recognition:
Accredited by Russian Ministry of Education; considered among Russia’s top‑10 medical universities
Listed in WDOMS; recognized by WHO, MCI/NMC, ECFMG, FAIMER, Medical Council of Canada.
Highlights:
Over 4,500 graduates working in 127 countries; Alumni include WHO and government leaders.
Strong Postgraduate training: residencies across multiple specialties.
English-medium courses since 2000;
Modern labs, library, simulation, and dedicated International Student Department.
Eligibility Criteria:
12-year schooling with PCB ≥ 50% (40% for reserved categories); No IELTS needed.
NEET mandatory for Indian students; age ≥ 17 by year-end .
Standard documents: Passport, Transcripts, Medical report with HIV test (for visa process), Photos, NEET scorecard