I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University

At Sechenov University, the research component is integrated into the educational program from the very beginning of studies. This helps to develop students’ research mindset and train highly qualified specialists in biomedicine and biomedical technologies who are fully ready for innovative activities. Our graduates are next-generation specialists who take an active part in the transformation of healthcare systems in various countries and are sought-after personnel with a set of advanced interdisciplinary competencies for pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies and medical and scientific organizations.

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Unique Opportunities for Young Researchers

Today, 550+ students and 80+ PhD students pursue various biomedicine majors. Students of the university have the opportunity to earn Specialist's, Bachelor's, and Master's degrees in advanced fields of study:

• Bioengineering and Bioinformatics
• Medical Biochemistry
• Medical Biophysics
• Biotechnology
• Industrial Pharmacy
• Information Systems and Technologies
• Intelligent Systems in Humanities
• Mechanics and Mathematical Modeling
• Materials Science and Engineering
• Nanomaterials

Science and Technology Leadership in Biomedicine

Being the medical education leader in Russia, Sechenov University successfully conducts cutting-edge R&D in biomedicine.

The flagship of development and fulfillment of the staff members and students' potential is the Biomedical Science & Technology Park:

• Institute of Molecular Medicine
• Institute of Digital Biodesign and Modeling of Living Systems
• Institute of Bionic Technologies and Engineering
• Institute of Molecular Theranostics
• Institute of Computer Sciences and Mathematical Modeling
• Institute of Regenerative Medicine
• Research Center “Artificial Intelligence in Pharma”

Preparatory courses for foreign citizens

The main aim of the courses is to remove the language barrier and improve the academic performance of international students.

Subjects:

• Russian language
• Biology
• Chemistry
• Physics

The Physics teachers introduce Mathematics additionally. It is not a major subject.

Tuition fees for 2025/2026:

• for those who are not proficient in Russian  329,000 RUB
• for those who are proficient in Russian  210,000 RUB

Mode of study: offline

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Digital platform for international applicants and students

• interactive Russian language courses for 0 — В1 levels in a convenient digital format
• communication with computer game characters in a communicative model that is as close to the reality as possible
• online classes with the teacher from Sechenov University
• learning from any part of the world at a convenient time
• single window mode: openness, accessibility, and quick feedback

Entrance exams

At Sechenov University, entrance exams for international applicants are held online.

The content of entrance exams is determined by the desired degree level and field of study.

To apply for the most popular educational programs, applicants take computer-based Chemistry and Russian language tests.

NB 

Applicants are allowed to choose the language of the exam – Russian or English (for English-taught programs only).

The list of entrance exams is available on the official website of Sechenov University.

Tip: to take the exam, applicants will only need a desktop computer or laptop and a stable internet connection.

Admission Office

+7 (495) 622-98-20
pk@staff.sechenov.ru

Telegram – @sechenov_admission 

Admissions Consulting for foreign citizens

+7 495 609-14-00 (ext. 22-62)
admission@staff.sechenov.ru

Chat for international applicants

@sechenovadmission

Why Sechenov University?

• One of the best world universities according to THE 2023 Ranking
• Multicultural student environment
• One of the largest multifunctional clinical campuses in Eastern Europe
• More than 230 educational programs, in particular, in interdisciplinary fields of biomedicine
• The opportunity to gain competencies at the nexus of specialties and sciences such as competencies in bioengineering, research, technology and entrepreneurship
• Unique academic staff
• The opportunity to follow an individual learning path
• The university and city clinical centers
• The opportunity to conduct research, starting from the first year
• Academic and clinical mobility programs

The most popular majors

Specialist’s programs

• General Medicine RU, EN
• Dentistry RU, EN
• Pharmacy RU, EN
• Pediatrics RU

Master’s programs

• Public Health RU, EN
• Biotechnologies RU, EN
• Biology RU, EN

Residency programs 

• Plastic Surgery RU
• Therapy RU
• Urology RU

PhD programs RU only

• Maxillofacial Surgery RU
• Pulmonology RU
• Endocrinology RU
• Obstetrics and Gynecology RU

Student life

Scientific events:

• International Surgery School
• HealthTech Sans Frontiers acceleration program
• AMSSF inter-university forum of students and young specialists with international participation
• Research and practice conference with international participation “The Road to Science”
• Annual Symposium of Young Scientists “Innovative Drugs”

Cultural and entertainment events:

• Incunabula literary club
• Cultural Gene tour club
• Tours to the State Pushkin Museum and around the tourist attractions in Moscow and the region
• UnityWeek Ethnic Culture Festival, one of the major festivals in Moscow

Council of Fellow-Countrymen Associations