University

Samara State Medical University (SamSMU) is a modern university with a century-old history. We train personnel for practical healthcare, develop science and develop advanced technologies.

 

Today, SamSMU is one of the largest and most authoritative universities in Russia and one of the best medical universities in our country.

 

SamSMU — we create the future of medicine!

Samara State Medical University

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About SamSMU

SamSMU includes 8 institutes, more than 15 specialized diagnostic and therapeutic centers, 14 departments and 90 chairs. The teaching staff consists of 622 members, 14 of which are academicians and corresponding member of different academies, 100 professors and PhDs, 386 assistant professors.

 

Since 1991 Samara State Medical University began the training of general practitioners, pharmacists, trainees and post-graduate research students from Eastern countries, Asia, Africa and Latin America on the base of International Students Department. Training is based on contract system.

 

Approximately 1000 international students graduated from our University. Our graduates have high level of theoretical and practical professional knowledge. The Diploma of our University is known in over 50 countries.

 

Today number of our students is more then 6000, nine hundred of them are international.

High rank

At our university, future specialists receive high-quality education – six educational programs of Samara State Medical University are recognized as “The Best Educational Programs of Innovative Russia” , and this status is confirmed annually. The programs “General Medicine” and “Pediatrics” are included in the European Register of Accredited Higher Education Programs DEQAR .

 

Samara State Medical University has 8 educational institutes and 80 departments , where teachers with high honorary titles and scientific degrees work. Training takes place on modern equipment, much of which was developed in the university’s own research and production technopark .

 

The university includes its own multidisciplinary clinics with almost 1000 beds, where students gain practical experience “at the bedside”.

 

At Samara State Medical University, you can not only study, but also engage in science – in the structure of the university there are 8 own research institutes , where research is carried out in the most relevant and modern areas.

 

Samara State Medical University is a prestigious university that is included in Russian and world rankings of the best universities. In 2021, the university has strengthened its position in The University Impact Rankings according to the Times Higher Education magazine.

 

About 7,000 students, residents and graduate students study at the university every year, and more than 10,000 specialists improve their skills.

Achievements of Samara State Medical University >
Samara State Medical University

Goals and objectives of the university

GLOBAL MISSION OF SAMARA STATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY

We create the future of medicine by developing high technologies and preserving the traditions of academic education for sustainable development, training highly qualified specialists and improving people’s health and quality of life.

Tasks of Samara State Medical University

Dr. Alexander V. Kolsanov

Dr. Alexander V. Kolsanov

Rector of the University, PhD, Professor

STRATEGIC GOAL OF SAMARA STATE MEDICAL UNIVERSITY

Leadership in the creation of advanced scientific knowledge, world-class educational technologies, the development and implementation of the best innovative solutions in practical healthcare.

International Accreditation

SamSMU has been accredited according to the standards of the World Organization of Medical Education (WFME) for 5 years.
Samara State Medical University

Education

The university has everything to become a competitive specialist: a logical organization of the educational process, highly qualified teachers and an excellent material and technical base.

Research and Innovations

Fundamental and applied research is conducted at SamSMU, which correspond to global trends and priority areas of medical science development.

Own Clinics

Clinics of Samara State Medical University provide primary health care, specialized and high-tech medical care to residents of the Samara region and other regions of the country, citizens of foreign countries.

Sports and Creativity

SamSMU has its own sports and gym, two outdoor sports grounds. The Department of Physical Education has 10 sports sections. Sports competitions are held annually, SamSMU national teams take part in regional, city and All-Russian competitions.
International Students
International Partners

Values ​​of Samara State Medical University

 

Humanism                                                                     Patriotism and a sense of duty                                       Professionalism

Love for the profession and preservation of               Respect for rights and freedoms                                    Academic freedom, openness and mobility

traditions

Leadership and development                                       Innovation                                                                        Watch in full 

Age-old legacy

Tasks of Samara State Medical University

Samara State Medical University was organized in 1919, when a medical

faculty was opened at Samara State University.