The Russian State Medical University

The Russian State Medical University is one of the oldest medical higher educational establishments in Russia. In 2006 we celebrated the university's 100^th anniversary. We are proud to be the first educational establishment in Russia where a faculty for higher medical education for women was formed. We were pioneers in opening in 1930 at our University the first pediatric faculty in the world which has become a role model for pediatric faculties in other countries all over the world. The world's first faculty for medicobiologics was opened in our University in 1964. Here medical investigators in medical fields of biochemistry, biophysics and cybernetics are trained. The faculty graduates work not only in Russia, but also in various countries of the world including countries of the European Union and The United States of America.

We are happy to offer you following major programs for study: clinical medicine, pediatrics, medical biochemistry, medical biophysics, medical cybernetics, clinical psychology and social work. This year our University obtained a license which enables us to initiate educational course in two new majors - dentistry and pharmacy. Having got basic education you can continue your education at clinical internships and/or at clinical, postgraduate studies, institutions of doctoral candidacy.

More than 1900 lecturers working at over 100 departments are willing to share their knowledge and skills with you. We work in conjunction with the biggest Moscow state clinical hospitals where hundred thousand people with various pathologies are attended. You will be able to see yourself how the sick are being diagnosed of, treated for and operated on and how they recover. Upon your wish you can also participate actively in curing people and take duties at clinics with our senior professors.

We will provide you with optimal conditions for efficient studying at our University. There is a comfortable dormitory with good living conditions for our students, a wonderful sports center for doing sports and trainings, a rich library with study materials required and recommended and halls with internet excess where you can get all the needed medical information on-line. We also have a very good recreation camp located on the Volga bank where you can have a remarkable rest during winter and summer time and get energized for further studies.