Saratov State Medical University

The University

Founded in 1909 in Saratov city of Russia, Saratov State Medical University is one of the oldest medical universities in Russia. In 2019, the University celebrated its 110th anniversary and celebrated 11 decades of making a difference in the world of medical education and healthcare. 

The first batch of the University was started in 1909, with a humble number of 93 students, and by 1935, the University grew to have about 1600 students. Presently, about 3,000 students are studying the MBBS course at Saratov State Medical University.

The University started accepting international students in 1991. The first batch of international students included students only from India. Now, a total of about 500 international students from over 50 countries are studying medicine at Saratov State Medical University. 

The theoretical part of the MBBS course is taught in laboratory blocks of the University to facilitate students’ involvement in research activities. To facilitate research work, students can access various medical labs on the campus equipped with simulators, computers, and modern software.

To facilitate innovation in medicine and encourage students to pursue medical research projects, the University organizes medical exhibitions and competitions and give awards to well-performing students. For the wider competition, inter-university events are also organized in collaboration with other medical universities and institutions in Russia as well as abroad. To help students participate in these competitions and perform their best, Scientific Student Clubs provide the required support. 

Medical Library of Saratov State Medical University is one of the largest medical libraries in Russia. For easy access to the library catalog, the University maintains an electronic version of the library. In the electronic library, students can access University periodicals, a digital catalog of all books available in the library, reputed magazines, and other publications on medicine. 

In the special training centers, students are provided with pre-clinical training to get them ready for clinical rotations.For clinical training, University has a well-developed set of clinical facilities located in leading hospitals and healthcare centers of Saratov.  

Besides, the University operates four hospitals of its own equipped with modern clinical base for training of students in a state-of-the-art clinical setting. At the clinical facilities, students are involved in activities of inpatient care under the supervision of expert doctors, which provides an opportunity to get hands-on experience.

To make students familiar with the glorious history of medicine in Russia and the contribution of Saratov State Medical University in the development of the healthcare system, the University hosts several exhibitions at various locations within the campus. In 2019, thanks to its quality education and training programs, Saratov State Medical University got 87th rank in the list of 100 of the best universities in Russia compiled by RAEX, International Group of Rating Agencies. 

Saratov State Medical University is listed in the World Directory of Medical Schools (WDOMS) and certified by the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), United States of America. Saratov State Medical University is also approved by the Medical Council of Canada (MCC) and the Medical Council of India (MCI). The University offers a 6-Year Program for MBBS in Russia for local as well as international medical aspirants. Students in India, who have qualified NEET, can apply for direct admission to the MBBS Program of Saratov State Medical University.

University Address

Saratov State Medical University
Ul. Bol'shaya Kazach'ya, 112 Saratov, 410012
Russian Federation

MBBS Program

Saratov State Medical University offers a 6-Year MBBS Program in the Russian language. For international students, classes for initial years may be organized in English medium. 

Admission & Support

To get admission to the MBBS Program of Saratov State Medical University, you can apply online at Rus Education website.

Rus Education is duly authorized by the Russian Centre for Science and Culture (Cultural Department of The Embassy of the Russian Federation in India) to promote Russian Education among Indian Citizens. Rus Education is also an authorized associate of Saratov State Medical University. We facilitate one-window admission to the MBBS Program of Saratov State Medical University with no requirement of any donation or capitation and without any entrance examination.

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Student Life

Situated in the beautiful city of Saratov, Saratov State Medical University offers a unique living experience for students where they make new friends, discover life from a different perspective, and develop themselves into a well-groomed professional and good human beings.

For accommodation of the students, the University maintains comfortable and safe dormitories. Besides fully-managed hostel facilities, the University arranges everything it takes to make student life as fulfilling as it is at Saratov State Medical University!

For recreation and all-round development of the students, several extracurricular activities are organized on the campus, including celebrations on cultural days and festive occasions.  Cultural activities provide an opportunity for the students to develop their talents and share their passions for activities like singing, dance, and drama, with other members of student clubs. 

For sports, the University has well-developed facilities, including a swimming pool. Students can participate in sports activities at any time of the year. Sports competitions organized on campus makes sports more interesting for the students.

To ensure the health of the students, they are provided regular health check-ups in the University clinics, and if required, medical care is also provided by well-qualified doctors.

The University aims to make its students socially responsible doctors, and with that purpose in mind, students are involved in many community and welfare programs organized on campus as well as off-campus. During campus life, students of Saratov State Medical University gets ample opportunities to be a part of social upliftment programs and connect with the local community.  

Living in Saratov, students also get the chance to explore exciting places and things to see in the city, including its famous art and history museums, theatres, and cultural institutions. The temperature in Saratov can be as cool as -10°C in January while as decent as +22°C in July, making it a place of diverse weather. 

With its calm atmosphere and conducive environment for study, Saratov makes an excellent destination for medical education and facilities offered by Saratov State Medical University ensures that students make the most of their student life in Russia, both from education as well as living perspective.