I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University)

Why should future doctors choose Sechenov University?
The university is a member of the World Health Organization, the International and Eurasian Association of Universities, and many other organizations, including the Red Crossand Doctors Without Borders.On an annual basis, the university is listed in world university rankings such as QS Rankingsand Times World University Rankings.

In 2022, the university was ranked 17th out of 206 best universities in Russia, and first among all of the Russian medical schools.
The university is accredited in the vast majority of countries worldwide, including Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Iraq, Israel, Sri Lanka and more. in 2021, Sechenov University's scientific papers were among the most cited in Russia and around the world, thanks to pioneering research on coronavirus infection COVID-19.

What else makes Russia's first medical school noteworthy?
Sechenov University was founded more than 260 years ago.
In the past, only a few dozen people studied there. And now it is a complex organization that offers many unique opportunities for international students. There are approximately 18,000 students enrolled here, with almost 2,000 of them being foreign students. This indicates that one out of every ten Sechenov University students is from another country!

The university provides everything necessary for international students' education. You can enroll in an English-taught pre-university program. The program lasts for ten months. In addition to learning the fundamentals of the Russian language, you will be able to adjust to new surroundings in a foreign country and prepare for university entrance exams.

You will actively practice both your language and medical skills during your university days. Starting in your first year, you will be doing hands-on learning in seminars and participating in a summer student practice at the end of each academic period. This will be done in the university's four hospitals or one of hundreds of laboratories in various departments. Hospital and laboratory equipment meets all modern standards. All of your teachers and curators will have a wide range of experience; 85% of Sechenov university's teachers hold academic degrees.

Your university life will take place in the capital's oldest and most beautiful districts! Moscow provides students with numerous cultural and recreational opportunities. There are 440 museums, 781 parks, one of Europe's oldest zoos, and hundreds of unique historical attractions in Russia's historical center.

What can you do after completing the pre-university course?
You can pursue a bachelor's degree, a specialty, a clinical residency, or a postgraduate degree! Dentistry, pharmacy, and general medicine are taught entirely in English.

You can also transfer from another university to the First Moscow State Medical University. All you need to do is obtain an academic record, a certificate from your current university, and originals of your documents — and send them to the university for evaluation.

At Sechenov University you'll get one of the best medical educations in Europe, gain practical experience, and become a specialist in high-demand and well-paying medical fields.

This will not be an easy path, but it will be very interesting. And we, Global Education Russia, Sechenov University's official partner since 2019, will assist you in your endeavors.