Choose Your Program of Study

Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University welcomes applications from students from all countries who are interested in studying medicine, biomedicine, pharmacy, psychology, or social sciences. We offer Bachelor’s and Specialist Degree (Specialitet) programs for applicants who have completed secondary education (or its equivalent). Master's, Residency, and Postgraduate programs are available for those who wish to continue their studies at a higher level are available for those seeking to continue their studies at an advanced level (specific admission requirements are detailed in each program description).

Please Note:

• Most instruction at our University is conducted in Russian, with the exception of a limited number of programs officially delivered in English.
• If you choose a program taught in Russian, you must be confident in your proficiency (both written and spoken) to meet the academic demands from the outset.
• Our one-year preparatory courses can help you in studying Russian, as well as biology and chemistry, before you enter your degree studies.

Admission Regulations

We encourage you to carefully review the official Admission Regulation. This document can help you to determine funding options for your studies and to get acquainted with the list of required documents, entrance exams, as well as application deadlines.

Admission to Pirogov University can be funded through:

• Allocations from the Russian Federation budget (state-funded places)
• Tuition fees paid by individuals and legal entities under paid educational service agreements

The following categories of international applicants are eligible to apply for state-funded places, competing on the same terms (through general competition) as citizens of the Russian Federation:

• Foreign citizens and stateless persons recognized as compatriots living outside the Russian Federation
• Foreign citizens eligible for higher education funded by federal budget allocations in accordance with international treaties and intergovernmental agreements of the Russian Federation

Please, note:

Other international students may still be eligible for government-funded study. This is possible if they are awarded a scholarship under the quota allocated by the Government of the Russian Federation. Please apply for these state scholarships in advance via the website  https://education-in-russia.com/ (make sure «The Russian National Research Medical University» is selected) .

Prepare and Submit Your Application Documents

If your educational documents require legalization in Russia, you'll need to first undergo the official recognition procedure for foreign education. We can assist you with the recognition of your secondary education documents for submission to our university. However, documents for submission to multiple Russian universities, as well as higher education documents, are processed by an authorized organization.

Please Note:

• Getting an invitation and visa takes over one month. Please factor this when planning your visit.
• If you don't have Russian Unified State Exam results or a state scholarship, you'll be required to take entrance exams (see below).

You can submit your documents to the admissions committee in person, via the electronic submission form, or through a postal service like DHL.

Entrance Exams: Schedule & Guidelines

If you don't have Russian Unified State Exam (USE/EGE) results or a state scholarship, you'll need to take entrance exams. All exams will be conducted online, using a proctoring system. Please thoroughly review the REGULATIONS on conducting remote entrance examinations using proctoring systems at Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University below. The examination schedule for different applicant categories is also listed below. Before the exams, prospective students have the opportunity to test their knowledge using a practice test (the number of attempts is unlimited).

After Successfully Passing Exams: Completing Your Enrollment

After successfully passing your entrance exams, the final steps to complete your enrollment are:

• Sign the study contract (if you plan to study on a fee-paying basis)
• Pay your tuition fee
• Receive your university enrollment document

The grounds for enrollment are:

• your application of consent to enrollment;
• the original or a duly certified copy of your existing educational document;
• and the tuition payment document (receipt) for fee-paying students