Saint Petersburg State Medical University

About The University

The Pavlov First Saint Petersburg State Medical University was established in the year 1897, September. It was founded as the first Medical Institute to provide higher Medical Education for Women in the whole of Europe. The leading University of Russia, SPBSMU has adapted a unique teaching method with a mingle of the best Russian Educational Traditions and the Western Education Methods. 

Saint Petersburg State Medical University is the only higher medical school in Russia with a polyclinic within the campus boundaries of the University. Consisting of Scientific Laboratory, Clinics, Library, Hostels, etc, the University has 3 buildings. The University has been contributing to the development of Medicine in Russia for years.

With 24 departments, The Saint Petersburg State Medical University is a public and non-profitable higher medical institute. The University has several female scientists in its faculty. 

The Pavlov First Saint-Petersburg State Medical University consists of the following Institutes:

• Research Institute of Nephrology
• Pulmonology Research Institute
• Raisa Gorbacheva Memorial Research Institute of Children’s Oncology, Hematology and Transplantation
• Research Institute of Maxillofacial Surgery and Dentistry 
• Pharmacology Valdman Institute 
• Research Institute of Heart and Vascular 

and Research Centers:

• Scientific Research Center
• Center Medicine
• Neurobiology and Psychopharmacology Regional Research Centre
• Scientific and Methodological Center for Molecular Medicine Russian Federation
• Centre of early phases of clinical trials

Faculty

The Pavlov First Saint Petersburg State Medical University offers the following Faculties:

• Faculty of Medicine
• Faculty of Dentistry
• Faculty of Sports Medicine
• Faculty of Adapted physical education Culture
• Faculty of Pediatrics
• Faculty of Clinical Psychology
• Faculty for International student
• Faculty of Graduate Education in Nursing
• Institute of Nursing
• Faculty of Postgraduate education
• Faculty of Pre University Course

Country-at-a-Glance

Saint Petersburg is known to be the second-largest city in Russia. With a population of 5.4 million residents, the city is situated on the Neva River at the head of the Gulf of Finland on the Baltic Sea and is governed as a Federal City. Tsar Peter, the great was the founder of the city in the year 1703. 

In 2018, St. Petersburg received over 15 million tourists. It is also called the ‘Cultural Capital of Russia’. One of the major cities of the World, St. Petersburg is an important port and a major historical and cultural center. From 1712-1918, almost two centuries, St. Petersburg was the capital city of the Russian Empire.

Fee Structure 2021-2022

The Pavlov First Saint Petersburg State Medical University servers the medical aspirants with a duration of 6 years for the MBBS course. The fee structure is extremely affordable. Students should pay $4400 as tuition fee and $500 for hostel and accommodation for the complete 6 years. Extra expenses are applicable for the first year only. It includes medical insurance and registration fee which costs almost $1000. 

Following is the fee structure in dollars and rupees for the complete 6-year MBBS course in SPBSMU

First Year – $5900 – Rs. 4.13lakhs (approx)

Second Year – $4900 – Rs. 3.13lakhs (approx)

Third Year – $4900 – Rs. 3.13lakhs (approx)

Fourth Year – $4900 – Rs. 3.13lakhs (approx)

Fifth Year – $4900 – Rs. 3.13lakhs (approx)

Sixth Year – $4900 – Rs. 3.13lakhs (approx)

Cost of Studying Medicine in Russia

In Russia, the universities with the most affordable fee, offer a fee structure of 122,5 thousand rubles ($ 1,750) per year for a medical degree. 632 580 rubles ($ 9,036) per year is the maximum fee structure that is designed by any institute in Russia. The fee structure designed by most of the universities for a specialist degree in a medical university in Russia is on an average 290-320 thousand rubles i.e., $4,143-4,571 per year.

Hostel Facilities and Food

• St. Petersburg State Medical University provides in-campus hostels for both local and international students.
• The University provides the students with all essential furniture and appliances.
• The rooms in the hostels are with 2-3 sharing capacity. 
• The hostels are safe especially for girls and even boys as the International Affairs Ministry of Russia provides 24×7 surveillance and security.

Benefits of Studying in SPBSMU

• The Pavlov First St. Petersburg State Medical University is of the leading Medical Universities in Russia.
• The University serves 11 faculties.
• Consisting of 950k volumes of books and periodicals, the University has one of the largest libraries on campus.
• It holds an active partnership with various universities and health care institutions around the World.
• The University serves all its students, local and international with an in-campus hostel.
• Pulkovo, an international airport is on a very little distance from the University
• It offers a high-standard medical education with the best faculty in an affordable and very low fee structure.

Accreditation and Recognitions

• The Russian Federation, Ministry of Public Health

• NMC (National Medical Commission)

• WHO (World Health Organization)

•  FAIMER

• The US Department of Education 

• The General Medical Council of Britain

How to Apply

Following are the steps for the student to get admitted in the St. Petersburg State Medical University:

1. Fill the application form provided online.
2. Submit necessary documents via email.
3. Receive the admission letter.
4. Pay the registration fees
5. the Department of Federal Migration Service of the Russian Federation will issue the official invitation letter.
6. Apply for Student Visa

The following documents are to be submitted during the admission process:

• Filled Admission From
• Copy of the transcripts of 10th and 12th
• Copy of NEET results
• Bank Statements of almost 6 months
• Passport
• HIV test report
• Medical Certification of Physical Fitness
• 6 Photographs