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 was assigned a category of National Research University.
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Tuition fees per year
Bachelor’s and Specialist’s programs 300,000 – 500,000 RUB
Master’s programs 250,000 – 340,000 RUB
Residency programs 520,000 – 600,000 RUB
PhD programs 375,000 – 405, 000 RUB
Educational areas
- Healthcare and Medical Sciences
- Pharmacy
- Sociology and Social Work
- Biological Sciences
- Social Sciences
Students take an active part in the university research. The university organized the Student Scientific Society. The Student Scientific Society includes 99 scientific circles where students take their first steps in big science.
Studies
Every year the preparatory courses of RNRMU bring together attendees from more than 30 countries. Training is provided on a contract basis and on a state-funded basis. Fifty state-funded places were allocated in 2023, and 75 in 2024.
The study program includes:
- Russian language
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
Students who have completed preparatory courses continue their education in higher and postgraduate education programs at RNMRU and other Russian universities.
Department of Admission to Higher Professional Education Programs
Head of the Department
Elizaveta Korotkaya
Educational programs
Specialist’s and Bachelor’s programs
- General Medicine (General Medicine major) RU/EN
- General Medicine (Fundamental Medicine major) RU
- Pediatrics RU
- Dentistry RU/EN
- Pharmacy RU
- Medical Biochemistry RU
- Medical Biophysics RU
- Medical Cybernetics RU
- Clinical Psychology RU
- Biology RU/EN
- Social Work RU
State-funded international students can be eligible for financial support:
- State academic scholarship
- Increased state academic scholarship
- The Gaaz prize for international students pursuing Bachelor’s and Specialist’s program
Vice-Rector for International Affairs, Dean of the International School of Medicine
Nadezhda Bylova
+7 495 434-22-66, ext. 23-60
+7 903 763-13-97
bylova_na@rsmu.ru
n_bylova@mail.ru
Studying here for a year and a half, I realized that the university is for independent and determined people. Sometimes I face challenges, but kind-hearted fellow students, great teachers and university staff members are always ready to help. I am very happy to study here!
Applicant guide
Required documents
- Application
- Passport or any other document confirming identity
- Academic credential:
- 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
- Copy of medical certificate confirming the absence of medical contraindications to studying, Fluorography picture, HIV, HBs, HCV tests
- Voluntary health insurance policy
- Referral from the Ministry of Science and Higher Education to study within the quota (if any)
All documents in a foreign language should be submitted with notarized translations into Russian
Entrance exams
Bachelor’s/Specialist’s/ Master’s programs
- computer-based testing (offline or online)
PhD programs
- oral interview
- testing (offline)
Residency programs
- primary accreditation of specialists (offline)
- testing using test assignments from the Single Base of Assessment Tools developed by the Ministry of Health of Russia
All exams are held in Russian, except:
- foreign language entrance exams
- tests for those applying for the English-taught programs
Foreign citizens can also apply to the university based on the results of the Unified State Exams.
Arrival and adaptation
Moscow is the largest transport interchange hub of Russia. Foreign citizens usually come by plane. You can get from the airport to the university by bus, commuter train, metro, or taxi.
Average monthly expenses
- Accommodation costs 25,000 – 30,000 RUB
- Travel using a student's social card costs 850 RUB
- The dormitory fee is around 2,150 RUB
International students live together in one building of the comfortable dormitory. The dormitory has everything you need, including an ensuite bathroom, a kitchen, and self-study rooms. In winter, the rooms are heated.
The dormitory is located within walking distance of the main university building and the nearest metro station.
Climate
The climate in Moscow is mid-continent.
Summer. Summer is warm and rainy.
+22-24°С in the daytime
+12-14°С at night
Winter. In winter, Moscow has a rather high snow cover.
-5°С in the daytime
-10°С at night
However, extreme warm and cold spells also occur.
