Volga Research Medical University

• Founded: 1920
• Location: Nizhny Novgorod, Russia
• Number of students: more than 3,000
• Rating in Russia: 22.

The Volga Research Medical University was founded in 1920 and for a long time had the status of an institute: during the years of World War II front-line doctors were trained here, much attention was paid to the training of surgeons. From the first day, the university was constantly evolving and soon received the status of the Academy, and in 2018 it became a university. The teaching staff consists of more than 700 specialists, many of whom are professors. Training is possible in Russian and English.

Among all the faculties and specialties at the university, surgery, pharmaceuticals, dentistry and therapy are very popular. University staff conduct research in the field of biomedicine, dentistry, surgery, orthopedics, a lot of time and effort is spent on studying the behavior of cancer cells and finding ways to treat this disease. Dentures and implants for maxillofacial surgery are also being developed here.

Among the famous graduates and teachers of the university are two distinguished professors and scientists: Nikolai Sinitsyn and Boris Korolev. They made a huge contribution to medicine, published dozens of scientific papers.

Students with high rates receive a scholarship from 1570r. per month, graduate students - 7400r. per month. Competitions are held for the most talented with the opportunity to receive a grant from the President of the Russian Federation for research work.

The university has 5 hostels designed for 1965 places: first of all, rooms are provided to foreigners and nonresident, socially unprotected students (persons with disabilities, orphans). The cost of living in a hostel is only 720-900 rubles per month. You can eat at the university in the dining room or cafe.

The university does not forget about sports culture: sections are open, sports grounds and gyms work. Also on the basis of the university opened a health camp on the Volga. For those who want to get additional knowledge, foreign language courses are offered: English, French, German.

Volga Research Medical University has 8 educational buildings and 4 research centers. A simulation center also functions for students: practical skills are developed on mannequins that optimally copy the structure and behavior of the human body. Simulators allow you to gain experience without any harm and risk.

The university has its own museum of topographic anatomy and operative surgery, there is a library with a large collection of paper publications and electronic copies. On the basis of the university there are dentistry and a clinic.

The academic year at the university is divided into 2 semesters: autumn and spring. Additional costs range from $ 334 to $ 682 per month for renting a room or apartment (with a lack of places in the hostel) and meals.

The university admission campaign is held from June 20 to July 26. For admission it is necessary to pass exams and a number of documents: certificate (or diploma of previous education), application, photos, copies of passport. It is important for foreign students to provide notarized copies of documents.

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