Introduction

The Saint Petersburg State Pediatric Medical Academy is a higher medical education institution located in Saint Petersburg, Russia, and is one of the oldest pediatric higher education institutions in the world.

Overview

Student size: There are currently 3,700 students studying here, and the school has trained nearly 29,000 graduates.

Faculty: There are more than 810 qualified educators.

History and establishment time

The school was founded in 1724 and was originally established as an academic and research institution for the protection of maternal and child health.

School strength

Teaching achievements: As the oldest pediatric higher education institution in the world, the school has rich teaching experience and excellent teaching traditions in the field of pediatric medical education, and has trained a large number of professional pediatric medical talents for Russia and even the world.

Scientific research strength: Scientific research is one of the school's priority activities, covering all major areas of medicine. According to the RSCI scientific measurement indicators, the school ranks second among medical institutions of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation and 12th among all scientific organizations in Russia. The research center of the school has 4 laboratories, namely the Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory, the Pediatric Medicine and Social Problems Laboratory, the Neurocognitive Technology Laboratory and the Experimental Medicine Laboratory. The research work is mainly concentrated in 6 directions, including pediatric inflammatory bowel disease, preservation of fertility in children and adolescent cancer patients, and neuropsychological nutrition opportunities to improve the intellectual potential of the nation.

International Cooperation: The school is the center of international medical education and has established cooperative relations with many foreign medical organizations such as Democritus University in Greece, Yerevan State Medical University in Armenia, University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston in the United States, and Belarusian State Medical University.

Institutional Nature

Public institution.

Educational Philosophy

Committed to cultivating pediatric medical professionals with solid professional knowledge, noble medical ethics and social responsibility, focusing on the combination of theory and practice, emphasizing the scientificity, systematicness and practicality of medical education, and providing high-quality medical services and professional support to ensure the healthy growth and development of children.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key laboratories:

Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory and Ecogenetics Extension Group: Focus on disease diagnosis research at the molecular level, through advanced molecular technology Provide a basis for early diagnosis and precise treatment of pediatric diseases.

Pediatric Medicine and Social Issues Laboratory: Research social factors and related issues in pediatric medicine, explore how to better protect children's health rights and interests, and promote children's all-round development.

Neurocognitive Technology Laboratory: Dedicated to research in the field of neurocognition, exploring scientific issues in children's neurodevelopment, cognitive function, etc., and providing technical support for the diagnosis and intervention of children's nervous system diseases.

Experimental Medicine Laboratory: Carry out various medical experimental research, promote the innovation and development of medical theory and technology, and provide experimental basis and new treatment methods for the clinical practice of pediatric medicine.

Key disciplines: Covering multiple medical fields such as pediatric medicine, clinical medicine, stomatology, clinical psychology, etc., among which pediatric medicine is its traditional advantage discipline, with high popularity and influence in Russia and even internationally.

Department

The school has general medicine, dentistry, pediatrics, stomatology, clinical psychology, etc. 4 teaching facilities, and also has dedicated departments for postgraduate and professional training and foreign student affairs.

Rankings

In the 2024 global ranking, the university is ranked 4010th; 1080th in Europe; 88th in Russia; and 11th in St. Petersburg. In the field of medicine, the university ranks 15th in Russia and 2052nd in the world. Its main research topics include pathology, surgery, psychiatry, immunology, radiology and nuclear medicine. In the field of biology, the university ranks 38th in Russia and 2952nd in the world. Its main research topics include genetics, biochemistry, immunology, neuroscience, oncology and cancer research. In the field of psychology, the university ranks 22nd in Russia and 2640th in the world. Its main research topics include psychiatry, neuroscience, clinical psychology, child psychology, social psychology, etc.

Expenses

Tuition fees: For Indian students, the tuition fee for the MBBS course is 360,000 rubles per year.

Accommodation fees: At least 30,000 rubles per year.

Medical insurance premiums: At least 12,000 rubles per year.

Campus

Teaching facilities: There are 20 educational buildings, administrative buildings and clinical buildings on the campus, as well as one of the main hospitals in Russia. The school allows students to practice medicine in the university hospital. The school is equipped with advanced diagnostic equipment, and students can learn radiology equipment, multi-slice computed tomography, clinical and biochemical knowledge.

Living facilities: The school has dormitories with complete room facilities. The dormitories also have separate public areas, central heating facilities, hot and cold water facilities, and basic kitchens. In addition, the school also has the Hippocrates Club, which provides students with a place for leisure and entertainment.