Privolzhsky Research Medical University
Privolzhsky Research Medical University (PRMU) is a state medical university in the Russian Federation with over a century of history, which conducts educational, scientific, and clinical activities in accordance with international standards. The university delivers its academic programs using advanced methods, simulation technologies, and practical training from the first years of study, preparing sought-after specialists whose expertise is recognized worldwide. PRMU actively implements digital solutions, develops world-class scientific projects, and maintains a broad range of international partnerships.
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location
Nizhny Novgorod, 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
Member of Round University Ranking «Golden League»
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1920
year of foundation
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1,300
professors
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7,000
students
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60
countries
Programs
Medicine
- Dentistry
- General Medicine (MBBS)
- Pharmacy (BDS)
- Allergology and Immunology
- Anatomical Pathology
- Anesthesiology and Intensive Care
- Bacteriology
- Cardiology
- Cardiovascular Surgery
- Clinical Laboratory Diagnostics
- Dental Surgery
- Dermatovenerology
- Emergency Medical Care
- Endocrinology
- Endoscopy
- Epidemiology
- Forensic Medical Examination
- Gastroenterology
- General Dentistry
- General Hygiene
- General Medical Practice (Family Medicine)
- Healthcare Organization and Public Healthcare
- Infectious Diseases
- Maxillofacial Surgery
- Medical Microbiology
- Neonatology
- Nephrology
- Neurology
- Neurosurgery
- Obstetrics and Gynecology
- Oncology
- Ophthalmology
- Orthodontics
- Orthopedic Dentistry
- Otorhinolaryngology
- Pediatric Dentistry
- Pediatric Surgery
- Pediatrics
- Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmacognosy
- Pharmaceutical Technology
- Pharmacy Management and Economics
- Phthisiology
- Physical Therapy
- Physical and Rehabilitational Medicine
- Plastic Surgery
- Psychiatry
- Psychiatry and Narcology
- Pulmonology
- Radiology
- Reflexology
- Surgery
- Therapeutic Dentistry
- Therapeutic Exercise and Sports Medicine
- Therapy
- Thoracic Surgery
- Traumatology and Orthopedics
- Urology
- X-ray Imaging
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Privolzhsky Research Medical University
Founded in 1920, Privolzhsky Research Medical University is located in the city of Nizhny Novgorod. The founder of the university is the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation.
The university’s structure includes five main faculties:
- medical;
- pediatric;
- dental;
- preventive care;
- pharmaceutical;
- faculties of continuing education and international education.
The educational programs cover all levels of higher and postgraduate education: specialist’s and master’s degrees, clinical residency, PhD, and professional development programs.
PRMU is not only a university but also a scientific and clinical center of federal significance.
Its structure includes a university clinic, simulation centers, and research institutes: the Institute of Pediatrics, the Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics, the Institute of Dentistry, the Institute of Fundamental Medicine, the Institute of Preventive Medicine, and the Research Institute of Experimental Oncology and Biomedical Technologies.
The university actively participates in the implementation of the national Priority — 2030 program: in 2025, Russia’s first interdisciplinary center for medical polymer materials was opened, and strategic projects in the fields of oncology, mental health, and regenerative medicine are being carried out.
Over 600 professors, including members of the Russian Academy of Sciences, doctors, and candidates of sciences, work at Privolzhsky Research Medical University. The total number of students exceeds 7,000, with around 2,000 international students from 60 countries.
The university offers more than 200 educational programs, including narrowly specialized and original courses developed to meet the current demands of the healthcare system. Starting from the first year, the university conducts practical training at clinical bases, utilizing an electronic educational environment and modern simulation technologies.
In 2025, the university successfully underwent international accreditation and significantly expanded its network of partnerships, signing agreements with more than 30 universities of the CIS, Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. Special emphasis is placed on academic mobility: students, clinical residents, and professors participate in internships at foreign clinics and research centers.
The university is actively implementing digital services, including the development of mobile solutions, remote learning platforms, biometric systems, and joint projects with leading technological companies.
Student life
The university is located in the city of Nizhny Novgorod, a major administrative, cultural, and educational center of the Volga Federal District, situated at the confluence of the Volga and Oka rivers.
It is a modern, rapidly developing city with a population of over one million people, which combines well-developed infrastructure, a rich historical and cultural heritage, and comfortable living conditions.
Student life at PRMU is vibrant and diverse. The university offers its students comfortable dormitories, modern academic buildings, laboratories, simulation centers, and sports facilities. Scientific conferences, forums, and project schools, including those with international participation, are held annually.
PRMU actively supports cultural, volunteer, and sports initiatives. Student clubs, medical groups, and creative associations are active on campus, and concerts, escape rooms, charities, and educational events are organized regularly.
For international students, the university provides adaptation programs, language and legal support, mentor guidance, regular meetings, and dialogue platforms.
A comfortable and safe environment has been created at the university to support personal growth, professional development, and successful integration into the international medical community.
