I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University

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

Admission

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)

Admission Office

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

Admissions Consulting for foreign citizens

+7 495 609-14-00 (ext. 22-32)
admission@staff.sechenov.ru

Preparatory courses for foreign citizens

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The main aim of the courses is to break 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 2026/2027:

• 11 months (offline) 329,000 RUB
• 7 months (offline)  210,000 RUB

prepcourse@staff.sechenov.ru

Dentistry RU / EN (5 years)

The program includes a detailed study of teeth, gums, and oral cavity diseases. Students are trained using modern diagnostic and therapeutic equipment and undergo practical training in dental clinics under the supervision of experienced mentors.

After completing the program, young professionals can pursue a Master’s, residency, or PhD degree.

General Medicine RU / EN (6 years)

The program aims to train qualified specialists who have a set of universal professional competencies to provide medical care and are prepared for professional activities.

Graduates can work at outpatient clinics or continue their professional education by pursuing a residency and/or PhD degree to gain knowledge and skills in a more specialized field.

Pharmacy RU / EN (5 years)

Advantages: a unique combination of science and practice, modern technologies and equipment, extensive career opportunities, a strong research base, an interdisciplinary approach, and partnerships with pharmaceutical companies.

Graduates have the opportunity to find a job in a variety of fields, from pharmacies and hospitals to research institutes and pharmaceutical companies. This opens doors to a variety of career paths, including clinical pharmacy, drug development, and quality management.

Student life

Cultural and sports activities

• The Plyushchikha Theater Center is the only professional theater in the healthcare system
• The Phoenix student sports club, with 30 sports clubs; the Burevestnik sports center; and the Izmailovo sports center.
• The Sechenovets recreation center in the Krasnodar Territory, at the Black Sea coast; and the Zvenigorod resort house
• VR studio with a phygital space and several eSports gyms for training and competitions

Volunteering

• The University volunteer center is the winner in the Volunteer Association of the Year category of the 2025 Moscow Student of the Year Awards.
• The Nadezhda search squad

Career Center

The Career Center provides support and assistance to Sechenov University graduates. It regularly publishes new job openings, career event announcements, and useful materials for international students and graduates.

Science

• International Youth Scientific Forum "Medical Spring"
• Sechenov Tech accelerator
• Interuniversity research and practice conferences

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