Saratov State Medical University named after V.I. Razumovsky
Saratov State Medical University named after V.I. Razumovsky is a large and reputable center of medical studies in Russia recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO). It is included in Forbes’ TOP-10 list of the best Russian higher educational institutions, as well as in RAEX-100 ranking and in Times Higher Education (THE) World University ranking.
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location
Saratov, Russia
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founder
Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation
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status
State university
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Rating
TOP-100 of the Forbes rating
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1909
year of foundation
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8,000
students
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1,100
professors
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57
countries
Programs
Medicine
- General Medicine (MBBS)
- Dentistry (BDS)
- Pharmacy
- Allergology and Immunology
- Anatomical Pathology
- Anesthesiology and Intensive Care
- Cardiology
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Clinical Laboratory Diagnostics
- Clinical Pharmacology
- Coloproctology
- Dental Surgery
- Dermatovenerology
- Emergency Medical Care
- Endocrinology
- Endoscopy
- Forensic Medical Examination
- Functional Diagnostics
- Gastroenterology
- General Dentistry
- General Medical Practice (Family Medicine)
- Geriatrics
- Healthcare Organization and Public Healthcare
- Hematology
- Infectious Diseases
- Maxillofacial Surgery
- Neonatology
- Nephrology
- Neurology
- Neurosurgery
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Occupational Pathology
- Oncology
- Ophthalmology
- Orthodontics
- Orthopedic Dentistry
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Pediatric Endocrinology
- Pediatric Surgery
- Pediatrics
- Pharmaceutical Technology
- Pharmaceutical Сhemistry and Pharmacognosy
- Pharmacy Management and Economics
- Phthisiology
- Physical Therapy
- Psychiatry
- Psychotherapy
- Pulmonology
- Rheumatology
- Surgery
- Therapeutic Dentistry
- Therapeutic Exercise and Sports Medicine
- Therapy
- Thoracic Surgery
- Transfusion Medicine
- Traumatology and Orthopedics
- Ultrasound Diagnostics
- Urology
- X-ray Imaging
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Saratov State Medical University named after V.I. Razumovsky
In 2021, Saratov State Medical University named after V.I. Razumovsky has started to turn into a university of the third generation — leader in educational technologies, scientific research, cross-cutting strategic partnership and international partnership.
It keeps developing and annually confirms its high status of the most popular medical university among ambitious international students:
- Winner of the All-Russian competition “Best educational programs of Innovative Russia”;
- Federal agency Rosstandart Certificate “100 Best Educational Organizations of Russia”.
Students of Saratov State Medical University named after V.I. Razumovsky study in seven campuses with a total area of more than 43,000 m2. There are 100 modern classrooms, computer rooms, practical training centers, training devices and simulators.
The university academic staff is one of the great advantages here. More than 1000 professors have PhD degrees. Every year they participate in international medical conferences, undergo training abroad and most of them are practicing physicians.
The university has established partnerships with UNC School of Medicine (The United States), Shenzhen Institute of Advanced Technology (China) and with other universities of Europe, Asia, Africa, and America.
Being a participant of international educational programs Erasmus+, DAAD, GIAN, Global Education, SSMU ensures student’s exchange in more than 10 partner universities.
The university is widely applying interactive training methods and tools such as illustrative models, patient simulators and training models.
Training in Medicine (MBBS) and Pharmacy is carried on by 70 university’s departments. Study plans include general and clinic disciplines in the range required by medical education standards of the Russian Federation. During the training period of 5–6 years, international students keep learning the Russian language, mastering professional skills of communication with patients and fellow colleagues and working with scientific medical literature.
The postgraduate studies include clinical residence and research degree programs. There are 70 clinical residency programs, among them the most popular are surgery, traumatology and orthopedics, ophthalmology, urology, cardiology, neurosurgery, pediatrics, therapy, obstetrics and gynecology, dentistry, orthodontics, etc. Upon completing a clinical residence or a research degree program, the graduate receives a diploma and a certificate confirming the degree obtained.
The students undertake clinical practice in university’s and city hospitals:
- Saratov State Medical University Clinical Center named after V.I. Razumovsky — 60,000 patients per year, more than 30,000 surgeries.
- Hospital n.a. S.R. Mirotvortsev (№1) — 9 university’s clinics and 19 faculties form part of the hospital. 30,000 patients per year, more than 15,000 surgeries.
- Hospital №2: Clinic of Eye Diseases, Clinic of Skin and Venereal Diseases (525 beds in total).
- Hospital №3: Clinic of Occupational Diseases and Hematology, more than 70,000 patients per year.
The university awards graduates a diploma of the Russian national standard, which certifies the receipt of higher education and indicates the degree/qualification and specialty received.
Students attend international forums and conferences and may apply for scholarships and grants. The university library with more than 500,000 books and scientific articles, as well as modern computer classes and manual skills centers, are open for every student.
There are several institutions working within SSMU, such as research institutes of uronephrology, cardiology, etc. In the last 2 years, the university staff and students obtained 28 certificates on patents and inventions.
Students may practice their professional skills in the university’s hospitals and clinics. They don’t just practice on stimulators, but literally participate in bedside nursing.
Student life
All international students are accommodated in comfortable hostels in rooms for 2–4 people equipped with everything necessary, including Wi-Fi access. There are also gyms, libraries, and recreation areas open for the students. They also have a possibility to rent an apartment for an affordable price.
The students may also attend:
- a theater, a violin ensemble or other 8 studios;
- 21 sport club sections;
- “Alma Mater” university club for those who like brainstorming.
SSMU staff has a great experience and knowledge which makes them capable of providing all the necessary support to international students on every matter. Every group of foreign students is curated by a tutor who helps them to adapt in Russia as well as with any other issues.
Advantages of the university:
- Innovative educational technologies with individual training methods;
- Full immersion into profession, treatment of real patients;
- Diploma recognized all over the world;
- Scientific and research facilities’ availability for students;
- New culture and new experience.
Saratov is an ancient Russian city, cultural and educational center of the Volga region. Many architectural monuments in the city were built 300–400 years ago. There are museums, theaters, art galleries and a long embankment along the Volga, one of the largest rivers in the world.
Welcome to Saratov State Medical University named after V.I. Razumovsky with a 100-year history! If you dream of becoming a doctor and get the most humane profession in the world, then apply now!
