20+
Bachelor’s and Specialist’s programs
5,500+
international students from 102 countries
Data as of Apr 24, 2026
Sechenov University offers programs in clinical medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, biotechnology, public health, and many other fields. University graduates work at leading medical and pharmaceutical companies in Russia and make a significant contribution to the country's scientific community, developing new treatment methods and cutting-edge biomedical technologies.
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Why Sechenov University?
- Multicultural student environment
- More than 230 educational programs in interdisciplinary fields of study
- Unique academic staff, including 1,573 candidates and 645 doctors of medical sciences
- One of the largest clinical campuses in Eastern Europe
- Collaboration with the leading clinical centers in Moscow
- The opportunity to conduct research, starting from the first year
- Academic and clinical mobility programs
Tuition fees for foreign citizens in the 2026/2027 academic year will be:
Bachelor’s programs: ~ 242,000-605,000 RUB
Specialist’s programs: ~ 950,000-1,300,000 RUB
Master’s programs: ~ 160,000-506,000 RUB
PhD programs: ~ 484,000-605,000 RUB
Residency programs: ~ 604,000-726,000 RUB
Preparatory Department: ~ 210,000-329,000 RUB
Admission
The admission campaign starts on June 20
Foreign citizens can apply for state-funded places:
- Within the quota from the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation
- as the Open Doors Olympiad winners
Documents
- Document confirming identity and citizenship + its notarized translation into Russian
- Educational document + its notarized translation into Russian
- Foreign education recognition certificate
- Legalization or apostille for an educational document (depending on the country of issue)
Entrance exams
Specialist’s programs: Chemistry and Russian Language exams
Master’s programs: exams for the chosen programs
PhD programs: test in the field of study and Russian as a Foreign Language
Residency programs: test in the field of study (General Medicine, Dentistry, or Pharmacy).
Admission tips
- Prepare all the documents and their notarized translations in advance.
- Study the chosen program requirements.
- Study the application deadlines.
- Prepare for the entrance exams.
Preparatory Department
The preparatory program combines the Russian language course and specialized subjects. Experienced teachers use an individualized approach, modern methods, and a variety of resources so that students can master the language effectively. We create a supportive and friendly atmosphere so that every student can feel confident and successfully follow the path to Russian language acquisition and adaptation to a new cultural environment.
Preparatory courses clck.ru/3ShavQ
Popular study programs for students from South Asia
Specialist’s programs
- General Medicine
- Dentistry
- Pharmacy
PhD programs
- Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Pharmacognosy
- Epidemiology
Nguyen Thi Thu Thuy, Vietnam, Vice President of Hong Bang International University
I began studying at Sechenov University in 2001 and graduated with honors and a gold medal in 2007. In 2011, I successfully defended my thesis and earned a PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences. Today, I am the Vice President of Hong Bang International University in Vietnam. These achievements were made possible thanks to a high level of scientific training and the academic traditions of Sechenov University. This knowledge and experience became the solid foundation that enabled me to build a professional career and reach my current position.
Studying at Sechenov University was one of the most wonderful and unforgettable periods of my life: these years were filled not only with profound knowledge, but also with valuable human relationships, inspiration, discipline, and a passion for scientific growth. It was here that I gained professional confidence and found my purpose in life.
Scholarships
During their studies, students can receive financial support in the form of academic and social scholarships, as well as grants, Russian Presidential Scholarships, etc.
Academic Mobility
Sechenov University collaborates with over 200 scientific and educational institutions worldwide. Every year, more than 300 Sechenov University students participate in academic mobility programs organized jointly with international partner universities. All students at Sechenov University have equal opportunities to participate in academic mobility programs, starting from their first year of study:
- Exchange programs for a two-week internship
- Exchange programs for research and/or clinical rotations lasting up to a semester
- Exchange programs within the curriculum (up to one year)
- Summer/winter schools (up to one month)
- Conferences
Sechenov Tech Accelerator
The university has the SechenovTech technological entrepreneurship ecosystem, which boasts unique intellectual, clinical, and material and technical resources that support project teams and student initiatives. This program regularly hosts scientific entrepreneurship schools, educational acceleration programs, and case championships to enhance international students’ entrepreneurship competencies.
Employment Opportunities for Students
According to Russian law, full-time students can work in their free time. Sechenov University’s Career Center assists them in their job search. It regularly publishes new job openings, career event announcements, and useful materials for international students seeking employment in Russia.
Adaptation
- The Buddy volunteer program supports first-year students: an international medical environment helps them adapt to life in Moscow. It includes a unique set of activities that help comfortably integrate students into the learning process, create conditions for networking, and introduce them to both academic and extracurricular activities.
- The Council of Fellow-Countrymen Associations, which includes 37 associations from Russian regions and foreign countries. Students organize interethnic festivals, national culture days for different peoples and nationalities, and other student festivals.
- Extensive opportunities for self-fulfillment: beauty and talent contests, creative and theatrical life, student Universiades, Spartakiads, sports competitions and festivals, and a student media center.
- Youth grant competitions
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