Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University

Pirogov RNRMU is a leading medical university in the Russian Federation that trains physicians, pharmacists, clinical psychologists, social workers, and research staff.

Training is provided at the university clinics established at the leading medical centers in Moscow and at the clinical departments that are a part of the university.

RNRMU is the only Russian medical university that has current international double degree programs.

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Advantages

• RNRMU is the only Russian medical university that was assigned a category of National Research University
• Training of unique medical research staff in the following specialties:
  • medical biochemistry
  • medical cybernetics
  • medical biophysics
• The university is establishing a reference center for world-class preclinical translational studies
•  The university is listed among international IELTS-recognizing organizations. It has exclusive rights to hold IMAT (International Medical Admissions Test, Cambridge) and BMAT (BioMedical Admissions Test) in Russia and CIS countries.

Students take an active part in the university research. The university organized the Student Scientific Society (SSS)

Admission

Based on the results of the Unified State Exams or entrance exams held by the university independently or referrals from the Ministry of Science and Higher Education

Department of Admission to Higher Professional Education Programs

Head of the Department
Elizaveta Korotkaya
+7 495 434-31-74
prk@rsmu.ru

Preparatory courses

Pirogov RNRMU trains students from foreign countries so that they can pursue higher and postgraduate education at our university or any other Russian universities.

Every year the preparatory courses of our university bring together attendees from more than 30 countries. They study the Russian language, physics, chemistry, and biology.

Tuition fee

• 160,000 RUB crash course
• 320,000 RUB complete course

Applicant guide

Application dates for the academic year 2023-2024

Bachelor's, Specialist's degree. Russian-taught programs

Admission start date June 20
Admission end date July 10 Exams July 11-25
Academic year start date September 1

Bachelor's, Specialist's degree. English-taught programs

Admission start date June 20
Admission end date July 15
Exams not earlier than July 11
Academic year start date November 1

Master's degree

Admission start date June 20
Admission end date July 20
Exams July 21-25
Academic year start date September 1

Residency

Admission start date July 4
Admission end date August 6
Exams August 10-15
Academic year start date September 1

PhD degree

Admission start date June 20
Admission end date August 26
Exams August 30-September 15
Academic year start date October 1

List of documents required for admission

• Application
• Passport or any other document confirming identity
• Visa (for citizens of countries that maintain a visa regime of entry and stay in the territory of the Russian Federation)
• Academic credential. The foreign academic credential is:
  • for admission to the first year of study – the document confirming at least secondary general education or secondary vocational education
  • for admission to Master's programs – the document confirming a higher education degree of any level) recognized in the Russian Federation
  • for admission to residency programs – the document confirming at least higher education (Specialist's degree, Master's degree) recognized in the Russian Federation
• Certificate of foreign education recognition in the territory of the Russian Federation if such a certificate is required when submitting the document issued in a foreign state
• Referral from the Ministry of Science and Higher Education to study within the quota established by the Russian Federation Government (if any)
• Copy of medical certificate confirming the absence of medical contraindications to studying, Fluorography picture, HIV, HBs, HCV tests
• Voluntary health insurance policy which is valid in the territory of the Russian Federation
•  Notarized translation of all foreign documents into Russian

Arrival and stay

Moscow is the largest transport interchange hub of Russia. You can get to the city in different ways. International students usually come by plane.

You can get from the airport to the university by bus, commuter train, metro, or taxi. The taxi fare is 1,000 – 2,000 RUB.

Climate

The climate in Moscow is mid-continent.

• Summer is warm and rainy. The average temperature is +22-24°С in the daytime and +12-14°С at night
• In winter, Moscow has a rather high snow cover. The average temperature is -5°С in the daytime and -10 С at night

However, extreme warm and cold spells also occur. In summer, the air warms up to +30 °С. In winter, the temperature reaches -30 °С, though rarely.

Average expenses

• Accommodation costs 25,000 – 30,000 RUB per month
• Travel using a student's social card costs 850 RUB per month
• The dormitory fee is around 1,900 RUB per month

Accommodation

International students live together in one dormitory building. It is located within walking distance of the main university building and the nearest metro station.

The comfortable dormitory has everything you need, including an ensuite bathroom, a kitchen, and self-study rooms.

Adaptation

Tutor movement helps first-year students adapt.

• Group tutors always keep in touch with students and help them solve any problems that arise
• Academic tutors help master academic disciplines

Council of communities is the largest international student association at Pirogov RNRMU

• 20 national associations such as compatriot associations, clubs and communities
• The main aim is to popularize various countries’ cultures and strengthen international friendship