KIROV STATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY.
Founded: 1987, originally as a branch of Perm State Medical Institute; elevated to university status in 2016.
Type: Public medical university under Russia’s Ministry of Health & Education
Students: ~9,000 total, including 500+ international students from 39 countries.
Faculty/Staff: ~1,500 staff members.
🩺 Academic Programs & Recognition.
MBBS (General Medicine): 6 years including 1-year clinical internship; taught in English (with elective Russian prep courses).
Other programs: Dentistry, Pediatrics, Medical Biochemistry, and a Preparatory Course to build language and science foundations.
Accreditation: Recognized by WHO, NMC (India), ECFMG, FAIMER, and listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools.
🏥 Campus & Facilities .
Modern campus includes lecture halls, computer labs, large library (200K+ items), simulation/manipulative skills centre, anatomical museum, and a university clinic with a 100-bed therapeutic/neurology unit.
On-campus clinic supports hands-on clinical training for interns.
🏠 Student Life & Accommodation.
Hostels: Safe, with CCTV, Wi‑Fi, kitchens, mess options (including Indian food), and on-site support.
Student community: Active in co-curriculars, arts, sports, and campus events; supported by a Student Council.
🏆 Why Choose KSMU?.
Modern & affordable medical education with English-medium instruction.
Strong clinical exposure via on-campus hospital and internship rotations.
Globally recognized degree accepted for FMGE/NExT, USMLE, PLAB.
International atmosphere, experienced faculty, and active student support services.