Introduction to Irkutsk State Medical University

Irkutsk State Medical University is one of the oldest higher medical education institutions in Eastern Russia and Siberia, and is also one of the first members of the Sino-Russian Medical University Alliance. It has a high level of medical education and rich professional settings.

Overview

Student scale: There are more than 5,600 students, including more than 540 foreign students.

Faculty: The school has 470 faculty members, 94 professors, 261 associate professors, 73 with doctoral titles, including 2 academicians of the Russian Academy of Medical Sciences, and 33 Russian honorary doctors.

History and establishment time

It was established on August 26, 1919 as the Medical Department of the School of Physics and Mathematics of Irkutsk State University. On January 20, 1920, the Medical Department was separated into an independent unit. In 1930, it became an independent Irkutsk State Medical College. In 2012, it was renamed Irkutsk State Medical University.

School strength

Teaching results: 99.8% Graduates of the university obtained professional licenses after obtaining primary certification in 2019. They also won the "Excellent Award for the Quality of Student Training in Russian National Higher Education Institutions" and their academic courses were selected as "Innovative Russian Best Academic Courses".

Scientific research strength: It has a digital library and 13 databases, a new laboratory with advanced equipment, close ties with the Russian Academy of Sciences, and rich achievements in the field of medical research.

International cooperation: It cooperates with universities in 29 countries including China and the United Kingdom, such as academic and exchange student program cooperation with many medical universities in China.

Institutional nature

A public university directly under the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation.

Educational philosophy

It implements a comprehensive education method, focuses on cultivating students' practical ability, provides students with courses at all levels, and is committed to cultivating high-quality medical talents.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key laboratories: It has built new laboratories with advanced equipment, and has not specified specific key laboratories, but has invested heavily in the field of medical research.

Key disciplines: It has strong strength in clinical medicine, stomatology, pharmacy and other majors, with 6-year clinical medicine and 5-year The popular major is oral medicine.

Faculty

There are 6 departments including medical department, pediatric department, preventive medicine department, dentistry department, pharmacy department, and medical biology department.

Ranking

Selected as one of the top ten most popular medical universities in Russia, it ranks among the top 5 medical universities in the ranking of all Russian universities, and ranks 8th among Russian medical universities in 2021.

Expense

Tuition fee is about 40,000-50,000 RMB per year.

Campus

There are international scientific libraries, medical clinics, etc. on campus, as well as digital libraries and 13 databases. The dormitory facilities are complete, there are psychological assistance centers, public catering service centers, etc. The school also has sports and entertainment centers for teachers and students to carry out cultural and sports activities.