Volgograd State Medical University

Our University
VolSMU BuildingThe Volgograd State Medical University is one of the most famous and highly reputable Higher Schools both in Russia and abroad. It is proud of its highly-qualified teaching staff, advanced researchers and experienced physicians whose names are world-famous. It is currently headed by the prominent Russian scientist, Academician of the Russian Academy for Medical Sciences, Professor Vladimir I. Petrov.

Professor Vladimir I. Petrov

Choosing this University means plentiful opportunities for gaining professional expertise and career pursuit.
The University is accredited by the Russian Ministry for Education for the teaching of both Russian and overseas students.
The University is also listed in the Directory of Higher Medical Schools recognized by the World Health Organisation. It means that our graduates can get a job at any country after passing national examinations if necessary.
Colleges and Departments of the University
  • College of General Medicine;
  • College of Dentistry;
  • College of Pediatrics;
  • College of Pharmacy;
  • College of Medical Biochemistry;
  • College of Social Work and Clinical Psychology;
  • Department for International Students;
  • College for Postgraduate and Continuous Education;
  • Department for Foundation Courses.

sisters of Mercy

Nowadays the University ranks very high among the medical schools of the Russian Federation. Many scientists of the University are world-famous owing to their great contribution to the theory and practice of medicine. The University has been training international students since 1962. Students from 113 states of the former Soviet Union, Europe, Asia, Latin America, Africa have studied at our University. Over this period 3000 physicians, dentists and paediatricians and pharmacists have been trained for foreign countries. Since 2000 the Volgograd State Medical University has got an opportunity to teach foreign students in the English language.
About 70 overseas doctors are engaged in postgraduate study at the University every year.
If you decide to study at the VolSMU, you will make the right choice. The advantages of such a decision are:
  • wide range of possibilities;
  • the experienced and attentive faculties;
  • broad exposure to clinical practice;
  • reasonable tuition fees and hostel accommodation prices.

Volgograd State Medical University – 50 years together

For applicants
The Volgograd State Medical University was one of the first to start providing educational services to international students and has accumulated immense experience in training medical students. At present training is provided in two forms – in Russian and English Medium. The English-Medium Courses are delivered by professors having teaching experience in foreign universities or actively participating in exchange programs. Training provided at the University meets the highest international standards. All the courses operate in a hard-working and creative atmosphere and combine intensive training in the theory of medicine with practical activities.
The University has been training international students since 1962. Students from 113 states of the former Soviet Union, Europe, Asia, Latin America, Africa have studied at our University. Over this period 3000 physicians, dentists and paediatricians and pharmacists have been trained for foreign countries.
About 70 overseas doctors are engaged in postgraduate study at the University every year.
Our graduates work in many countries: the USA, Great Britain, France, Germany, Czech Republic, Slovakia, India, Arab, African and Latin American countries, etc.
There is a special department (Department for International Students) within the University which is in charge of various aspects of academic activities and everyday life of overseas students. We promptly lend a hand to our students in solving any problems that may arise.
Parents may get any information concerning academic progress of their offspring. They are also informed in case their children neglect studies or misbehave.
The University also arranges invitations for those parents who want to come to Volgograd and see the environment in which their children live and study.
Each group of junior international students is supervised by a special teacher who regularly meets them, consults on various aspects of everyday life, introduces them to Russian culture and life style.
We also have a great number of Russian students who are genuinely interested in mixing with overseas students to increase their cultural and language awareness.
Every year best academically-minded students are nominated according to academic achievements. Students who do well are awarded Certificates of Honour and presents. They are given discounts for the tuition fee.
Students’ Research
University students have plentiful opportunities for conducting research, participating in scientific conferences, publishing the results of their research in Russia and abroad.
University Campus
Preclinical courses are delivered in 4 main buildings of the University which are located in the centre of the city. Clinical courses are provided in 15 multiprofile clinics with departments of surgery, cardiology, traumatology, ophthalmology, obstetrics and gynaecology equipped with the most up-to-date diagnostic and treatment facilities. The Regional Cardiology Centre housing the University department of Cardiology is one of the best cardiological clinics in Russia.
Resources
Our students enjoy excellent study facilities to support their learning:
  • a well-stocked library which comprises over 700 000 books in Russian, English, French, German, Arabian and other languages. There are also dictionaries in different languages;
  • an Internet centre within the library.
Accommodation Service
There are 3 comfortable hostels including apartments with all modern conveniences for students’ study and rest. All the hostels are situated within easy reach from both University buildings and clinics.
A special accommodation service which provides our students with flats to rent is run by members of the administrative staff. Our officials have built up expertise in placing students in accommodation that suits them.
Social and Cultural Programme
You can enjoy Russian culture in all types of music, drama, film and art. There are many theatres, cinemas, concert halls where students can experience both Russian and other cultures.
You can also visit places associated with historical events and famous people. There are many monuments and memorials in Volgograd, many of them are of world importance.
Sightseeing bus and boat tours around Volgograd as well as to other cities and towns of Russia, tourist tours to other places are arranged for overseas students.
The University puts much emphasis on physical culture development and enhancing popularity of sports among students. Several gyms and sports grounds are available for University students. The University rents a swimming pool and a big stadium. Besides, it has a sports camp on a picturesque bank of the Volga where the students can rest and go in for sports at weekends and on summer holidays.
The University encourages students to celebrate their national festivals. Spectacular performances with folk songs and dances which are part of such celebration are admired by both students and academic staff.
The University staff is very respectful to religious traditions of our students. In the city there are a few Orthodox Churches, a Catholic Church, a Protestant Church, several Mosques and a Synagogue. That means that our international students have the opportunity to follow their own traditions and observe religious holidays.
Academic Year
The academic year has two semesters. 1st semester starts on September 1 and ends late January followed by two weeks of holidays. 2nd semester starts in mid-February and ends in late June. July and August are University holidays.
Eligibility Criteria and Admission Requirements
To be eligible for admission to the Volgograd State Medical University an applicant has to have a Certificate of Completed Secondary Education which makes them eligible for admission to Universities in their own countries.
An applicant for admission has to submit the papers listed below.
For applicants to be enrolled on Foundation Courses or to one of the colleges of the University (Russian or English medium):
  • a copy of certificate of completed secondary education attesting that the person is eligible to apply for admission to medical universities and colleges in their native country; the certificate has to contain a list of courses taken and grades obtained; the copy must be certified by a notary;
  • a certificate of a foundation course completion in one of the higher educational institutions of Russia (for those seeking admission to become 1st year Russian-medium students);
  • a medical certificate excluding medical counterindications for study (including the results of HIV-test);
  • 12 photographs (size 4×6 cm).
University
The University started as Stalingrad Medical Institute founded in 1935. In 1993 it got the status of the Academy, and in 2003 it was granted the status of the University. The University is currently headed by the prominent Russian scientist, Academician of the Russian Academy for Medical Sciences, Professor Vladimir I. Petrov.
The Volgograd State Medical University is an active participant of a number of international projects promoting medical research and clinical practice. This accounts for a genuine interest in the activities of the University on the part of government officials of various countries. It has recently been visited by the ambassadors of the USA, Malaysia, India, the People’s Republic of China, Brunei, Bangladesh, etc., top officials of Medical and Dental Councils of different countries.
The Volgograd State Medical University has built up relationships with a number of foreign universities – the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (USA), Albert Ludwigs Universitaet (Freiburg, Germany), Martin-Luther Halle-Wittenberg Universitaet (Germany), Belgian, French, Chinese universities, etc. This collaboration has been fostering the advance of medical science in such fields as family medicine, poison control, family planning and reproductive health, arterial hypertension, epidemiology, tuberculosis diagnosis and treatment, pharmacology, pharmacy, etc. One of the latest developments is the newly set up Russian-American Family Practice Clinic which is a unique clinic of this type in the whole of the south of Russia.
The University has been collaborating with the World Federation for Medical Education, with the World Health Organisation (WHO), with UNESCO, with the British Council, with the United States Agency for International Development, with the American International Health Alliance, and participating in a wide range of joint international research projects.
Colleges and Departments of the University
  • College of General Medicine;
  • College of Dentistry;
  • College of Pediatrics;
  • College of Pharmacy;
  • College of Medical Biochemistry;
  • College of Social Work and Clinical Psychology;
  • Department for International Students;
  • College for Postgraduate and Continuous Education;
  • Department for Foundation Courses.

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