About Kazan State Medical University

An iconic Russian medical university providing internationally oriented medical education in Kazan.

Introduction

A Historic Centre for Medical Education Abroad

Kazan State Medical University (KSMU) is a federal state medical university of the Ministry of Healthcare of the Russian Federation, which is located in Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia. KSMU stands as a large centre of medical education, clinical work, research and postgraduate training.

Education is provided in the following areas: medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, paediatrics, etc. It is stated on the official website of KSMU that students from 50 countries study in the university.

By the numbers

The university at a glance

Alumni
60,000+
Clinical Residents
7000+
Faculties
8
Dormitories
6
Partner Institutions
43+
Countries Represented
50+

Location

Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, A Historic Educational Centre of Russia

Kazan State Medical University is located at 49 Butlerova Street, Kazan, Republic of Tatarstan, Russia. The campus of KSMU is in the heart of Kazan's medical community.

Kazan is one of the biggest cities in Russia and also the capital of the Republic of Tatarstan. The city is famous for its universities, research organisations, clinics, and historical and multicultural background. The well-developed system of education and healthcare in the city makes it convenient for medical students to visit the university premises, clinical institutions, and use public transportation, housing and other facilities.

Academics

Focused learning, Clinical Training, and Medical Research

Kazan State Medical University offers comprehensive education in the medical and healthcare fields, integrating basic medical sciences, clinical sciences, and research. There is the Faculty of International Students at Kazan State Medical University, where international students may receive higher education, residency, and postgraduate studies. According to the official data of KSMU, foreign citizens have an opportunity to study at this university on such levels as bachelor’s, specialist, residency and postgraduate programs.

Facilities

Campus Facilities

Smart classrooms

KSMU's modern classrooms enhance learning environments and support lectures, seminars, and academic discussions.

High-tech Medical laboratories

Advanced laboratories provide students with direct experience in medical sciences.

All Clinical training facilities

These facilities help students acquire hands-on experience through structured clinical learning opportunities.

Huge University library

The university library offers a vast collection of academic resources that support self-directed learning, research, and exam preparation.

Partnerships

International Collaboration

KSMU is home to a significant number of international students. Academic and scientific collaboration with higher education institutions of other states is a distinctive feature of Kazan State Medical University. An international cooperation department operates at the university. It has students from more than 57 countries.

Recognition

Accreditation and Recognition

  • WHO
  • NMC (India)
  • 120+ countries
  • FMGE eligible
  • USMLE eligible
  • PLAB eligible

Eligibility for FMGE, USMLE or PLAB depends on the current rules and the personal qualifications of the student. These must not be presented as guaranteed outcomes because of university enrolment.

Leadership

Message from the Rector

“Dear students!

For over two hundred years, our university has been focused on medical education, scientific research and development of healthcare. Now, we continue this tradition by uniting our rich educational legacy with the latest medical education, research and clinical experience.

We are pleased to welcome students from Russia and other countries all over the world. Our mission is to make each of our students knowledgeable, skilled and professional enough to be a good healthcare professional.”

— Ayrat Zakievich Farrakhov, Rector of KSMU

Who runs this site

About the counselling team

BrightRoute Consulting LLP is an education counselling organisation in India that guides students in choosing a university to pursue MBBS abroad. We primarily function under the brand name Education Vibes, and the company operates as an international educational consultancy. Our counselling team helps students understand course options, prepare applications, organise documentation, and manage the process of pursuing medical education abroad.

Disclaimers: This site is an educational counseling site and not the official site of Kazan State Medical University. It is not affiliated or officially represents Kazan State Medical University unless mentioned explicitly. Information about the university such as fees, admission criteria, ranking and other information can change. Please verify this information with the university.

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Years operating
12+
Offices in India
11
International offices
Omsk, Russia · Tbilisi, Georgia

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