Pavlov First Saint Petersburg State Medical University is one of the oldest and most respected medical universities in Russia. It was founded in 1897 as the Medical Institute for Women, being the first in Europe to provide higher medical education to women. Over time, the university was renamed in honor of Nobel Laureate Ivan Pavlov and gained its current university status in 1994.
The university offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate medical programs including General Medicine (MBBS), Dentistry, Pediatrics, Pharmacy, Clinical Psychology, and more. With more than 115 academic departments, modern simulation centers, hospitals, and a digital library, it provides strong theoretical and practical training to students. Research is an integral part of its system, with specialized institutes working on modern health problems.
Today, the university hosts over 8,000 students, including more than 1,700 international students from across the globe. Its MBBS program is available in both English and Russian, and the university is recognized by global medical bodies like WHO, NMC (India), ECFMG, FAIMER, and WDOMS. It ensures global-level education and prepares students for exams like NEET, USMLE, and PLAB.
- Must be at least 17 years old by 31st December of the admission year.
- Should have completed 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English.
- Must have scored a minimum of 50% in PCB subjects (for general category) and 40% for reserved categories.
- NEET qualification is mandatory for Indian students.
- Should hold a valid passport, medical fitness certificate (including HIV report), passport-size photographs, and academic transcripts.
- Fully equipped international hostels with furnished rooms, kitchens, central heating, and 24/7 security.
- Multicultural campus with students from over 20 countries; frequent cultural festivals and international events.
- Sports facilities: gyms, football, basketball, volleyball, and tennis courts; active inter‑university sports competitions.
- Academic infrastructure: simulation centers, research laboratories, digital libraries (700k–1M volumes), seminars, workshops.
- Clinical exposure: rotations in affiliated city hospitals; hands-on patient practice integrated into learning.
- Student support: international office, career counseling, scholarship programs, and student clubs.
- Recreation & dining: campus cafeterias offering local and Indian cuisine; cultural clubs, volunteer initiatives, and community health projects .