Introduction

Kursk State Medical University is a medical university with a long history and a high reputation in Russia. It was founded in 1935 and is located in Kursk, southwest Russia. It is one of the top 10 best medical universities in Russia. It has trained many medical professionals by combining traditional clinical teaching with advanced machine simulation teaching.

Overview

Student size: There are more than 9,000 students on campus, including 2,650 international students.

Faculty: The faculty is strong, more than half of the teachers have doctoral degrees, and there are numerous professors and well-known scholars. They are experienced and have high teaching levels.

History

On February 9, 1935, according to Order No. 89 of the Soviet Council of People's Commissars, it was decided to establish a medical school in Kursk, and classes began on September 1 of that year. It was originally named Kursk Medical College. In 1940, the school's first batch of doctors of medicine graduated. From 1941 to 1944, the school was evacuated to Almaty due to the war and became part of the Kazakh Medical College. The school reopened in 1944 and was officially renamed Kursk State Medical University in 1994. Its International Medical Research Institute was established in 1997 and the International Medical College was established in 2020.

School Strength

Teaching Achievements: As the first higher medical school in Russia to teach in English, its degrees are highly recognized internationally and its academic qualifications are certified by the Chinese Ministry of Education. The school has trained a large number of outstanding medical talents who play an important role in the medical field around the world.

Scientific Research Strength: The school has invested heavily in medical research and has achieved a series of important scientific research results, especially in the fields of basic medicine, clinical medicine, and pharmacy, making positive contributions to the development of medical science.

International Cooperation: The school is a member of the Sino-Russian Medical University Alliance. It actively cooperates and exchanges with universities in other countries, promotes academic development and enhances international vision, and has established cooperative relations with educational institutions in many countries, providing students with broad international exchange opportunities.

Nature of the institution

Public university.

Educational philosophy

Focus on cultivating students' professional knowledge and practical skills, and is committed to providing students with high-quality education so that they can become globally competitive medical professionals. It emphasizes the combination of theory and practice. Through clinical internships, experimental courses and other methods, students can consolidate their knowledge in practice and improve their ability to solve practical problems. At the same time, it cultivates students' scientific research ability and innovative thinking, encourages students to participate in scientific research projects, and promotes the continuous development of medical science.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key laboratories: The school has modern laboratories, which provide good scientific research conditions for students and scientific researchers, but no clearly named key laboratories have been found in the school.

Key disciplines: The teaching and research strengths in professional fields such as internal medicine, pharmacy, stomatology, basic medicine, clinical medicine, and nursing are relatively outstanding.

Department

The school has 14 colleges, more than 70 departments, and 67 departments.

Ranking

In Ranked 196th in the 2022 QS Emerging Europe and Central Asia ranking.

Expenses

Tuition fees: an average of 140,000 rubles/year.

Living expenses: 8,000-10,000 rubles/month.

Campus

Teaching facilities: The school has first-class teaching facilities, including modern laboratories, a well-stocked library, etc., which provide students with a good learning environment and support. It is also equipped with advanced medical simulation equipment to help students better master clinical skills.

Living facilities: The school provides high-quality accommodation for international students. Three of the six student apartments are designed for international students. They are close to the teaching building and can be reached within a 5-10 minute walk. The apartment is fully equipped, including hot and cold water supply and heating equipment. Each room is equipped with a bed, desk, chair and storage space. There are a variety of options such as single and double rooms. There are also sports and entertainment centers, gymnasiums, fitness centers, etc. on campus to meet students' physical exercise needs.