Medical universities in Russia

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List of medical universities in Russia

• First Moscow State Medical University named after I. M. Sechenov (First Moscow State Medical University);
• UGMU, Ural State Medical University;
• RNIMU named after N.I. Pirogova (Russian National Research Medical University);
  • Institute of Pediatrics named after Yu.E. Veltishchev FSAOU HE RNIMU named after N.I. Pirogov Ministry of Health of Russia

• St. Petersburg State Medical University (GMU) named after I.P. Pavlov St. Petersburg State Medical University;
• Astrakhan State Medical University;
• Stavropol State Medical University;
• Bashkir State Medical University (SEI HPE BSMU);
• Altai State Medical University (ASMU);
• KSMU (Kazan State Medical University);
• Ryazan State Medical University Im. academician I.P. Pavlova;
• South Ural State Medical University (South Ural State Medical University);

Chronicle

2024

Admission of applicants to medical universities in Russia increased by 35 thousand people

In early October 2024, the Russian Ministry of Health summed up the results of the admission campaign to medical universities in the country. Compared to the previous year, the number of applicants enrolled in the first year increased by more than 35 thousand people, which indicates the growing popularity of medical specialties among young people.

According to Medvestnik, Minister of Health Mikhail Murashko announced a significant increase in the competition for admission to medical universities. In 2024, this figure reached 13 people per place, which is 0.5 points higher than in 2023. The average score of applicants also rose by two points.

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The total number of budget places in medical universities increased by 1.7 thousand compared to the previous year. This allowed more applicants to be accepted for free education. The minister also noted an increase in the number of foreign students choosing Russian medical universities for higher education.

Particular attention was paid to the high level of training of applicants. In 2024, about 500 Olympiad winners were enrolled in the first year, which indicates the attraction of talented youth to the medical sphere.

The country's leading medical universities in 2024 significantly increased the admission of students under the quota for participants in the special military operation and their children. The leader in this indicator was the First Moscow State Medical University named after I.M. Sechenov, who accepted 154 people in this quota.

Despite the general increase in the number of applicants, some educational institutions faced the need to extend the deadlines for accepting documents for residency, including extra-budgetary places. This may be due to a low competition for individual specialties, which led to the transfer of unfilled target places to the general competition.^[1]

Moscow medical universities sharply increased prices for training

In July 2024, it became known that the leading medical universities in Moscow significantly increased the cost of training for the academic year 2024-2025. The most noticeable price increase is observed in the First Moscow State Medical University named after I.M. Sechenov, where annual training in the specialty "Medical Business" has risen in price by 30.8% - from ₽650 thousand to ₽850 thousand.

According to an analysis of price lists on the websites of educational institutions conducted by Medvestnik, a full six-year course of study in the specialty "Medical Affairs" at Sechenov University will now cost students more than ₽5,6 million, which is 27.3% more than in 2023. The cost of training in the specialty "Dentistry" has also increased: the first year now costs ₽900 thousand instead of the previous ₽700 thousand.

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The Russian University of Medicine (formerly Moscow State Medical University named after N.I. Evdokimova) also raised prices for training. The year of training in the specialty "Medical Business" has risen in price by 39.5% - from ₽430 thousand to ₽600 thousand. The cost of training in the specialty "Dentistry" increased from ₽520 thousand to ₽750 thousand per year.

At the Russian National Research Medical University named after N.I. Pirogov, the cost of a year of training in the specialty "Medical Care" increased by 27.7% - from ₽470 thousand to ₽600 thousand.. Training in the specialty "Dentistry" now costs ₽650 thousand instead of the previous ₽470 thousand per year.

The increase in prices affected not only the programs of the specialty, but also the residency. At Sechenov University, the cost of studying in residency increased by an average of ₽40 thousand, and in some areas, such as Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dermatovenerology, Dentistry, by ₽100 thousand..

The first Moscow State Medical University named after I.M. Sechenov is one of the largest medical universities in Russia. In 2022, 3095 applicants were enrolled in the first year of this university, of which more than 1.9 thousand were enrolled in the budget form of study.^[2]

2023

Reduction of the number of graduates to 27.8 thousand people

In October 2024, it became known that the Institute for Statistical Research and Knowledge Economics of the Higher School of Economics published a collection "Education in Numbers," which noted a decrease in the number of residency graduates in a number of key medical specialties in Russia in 2023. According to the presented data, the most noticeable decrease is observed among obstetricians-gynecologists and therapists.

According to Medvestnik, the number of obstetricians-gynecologists who completed their residency decreased from 1.6 thousand to 1.4 thousand people, and the number of therapists decreased from 2 thousand to 1.8 thousand. There was also a decrease in the number of graduates in the specialties of neurology (from 1.2 thousand to 1 thousand) and orthopedic dentistry (from 1.2 thousand to 1.1 thousand).

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The only specialty in which there is an increase in the number of graduates was anesthesiology-resuscitation - from 1.6 thousand to 1.7 thousand people. At the same time, the total number of graduates of residency in clinical medicine increased from 26.8 thousand in 2022 to 27.1 thousand in 2023.

These statistics are of concern against the background of the existing shortage of medical personnel in Russia. According to the Russian Society of Obstetricians-Gynecologists, 5.3 thousand obstetricians-gynecologists and neonatologists are missing in state medical institutions. Taking into account midwives, the total deficit is estimated at 8.5-11.5 thousand specialists.

A study of the Headhunter service, conducted in 2023, showed that a shortage of medical personnel is observed in all regions of the country. The most popular specialists are therapists, pediatricians and dentists.

Russian Health Minister Mikhail Murashko said in May 2024 that it would take at least 5-6 years to solve the problem of personnel shortages in healthcare. According to official estimates, in 2022 the total shortage of doctors in Russia was about 25-26 thousand people, and the average medical staff - about 50 thousand.^[3]

16 thousand foreigners entered universities of the Ministry of Health

In 2023, more than 16 thousand foreign citizens from 107 states entered universities of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation for training in bachelor's, specialty and master's programs. Such data were disclosed by the Russian department in early February 2024.

According Sheets to the newspaper Russia "," 19,430 applications from foreigners through the line were received for training in medical specialties in the academic year 2023/24. Rossotrudnichestvo For the 2024/25 academic year, as of the beginning of February 2024, the number of such applications is 19,414. At the same time, every year Rossotrudnichestvo issues only about 3,000 directions for study, which is explained by the insufficient capacity of educational organizations. According to the deputy head of Rossotrudnichestvo Pavel Shevtsov, for foreign students, training in medical specialties in Russia is one of the priority areas.

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Unfortunately, we are forced to limit this area of ​ ​ training, since there are difficulties in terms of material equipment. If we could, we would take everyone, but we have no opportunity, - said Shevtsov.

In accordance with the requirements of the Ministry of Health, a certain material and technical base is required for each applicant: simulation centers, teaching aids, as well as special devices. In addition, if necessary, accommodation in a hostel should be organized. In this regard, training is very expensive.

Most international medical students are said to be returning to their home countries after completing their studies. The fact is that either the state or employers who wait for graduates back pay for training their citizens in the Russian Federation most often. At the same time, the growing popularity of Russian medical universities by foreign students leads to an increase in the cost of education.^[4]

The number of students enrolled in universities of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation for 5 years increased by 22% to 61 thousand people

In 2023, about 61 thousand people were enrolled in medical universities of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, which is 22% more than five years earlier (50 thousand students). This was announced by the Minister of Health of Russia Mikhail Murashko at the end of January 2024 in his congratulations on the Day of Russian Students.

According to the head of the Ministry of Health, the medical profession is one of the most popular in society. The competition for medical specialties in subordinate universities in 2023 amounted to at least 10 people per place.

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According to Murashko's forecasts, the Catholicism of budget places in universities of the Ministry of Health in 2024 will increase by more than 2.5% and exceed 34 thousand. By January 2024, the share of target places in the country as a whole is more than 75%, he said.

This shows the interest of the state itself in the preparation of these specialists, the minister added.

Earlier, the Ministry of Health published data only on those enrolled in subordinate universities for medical specialties for budget places - in 2023, almost 29 thousand applicants. Then it was reported that the average competition was 12 people, while for state employees it was 15% higher than in 2022. The average USE score of applicants to medical universities for budget places was 73.8. This is 3.4 points higher than last year.

Russian President Vladimir Putin in his message to the Federal Assembly called the issue of attracting personnel key for Russian medicine. By 2024, all levels of health care should be provided by specialists - and in priority, the head of state set the task. As the head of state explained, quotas for targeted admission will be formed at the request of the regions of the Russian Federation. They, in turn, must provide a guarantee of employment for future graduates. Thus, specialists will come to work exactly where people are waiting for their help.^[5]

Twice as many applicants are enrolled in medical universities in Russia than in 2022

In 2023, twice as many applicants were enrolled in medical universities in Russia as a year earlier. This was announced on September 1, 2023 by the Minister of Health of the RFMikhail Murashko.

According to him, in 2023 more than 70 thousand people entered medical universities, and more than 120 thousand people entered medical colleges. This shows the significance of the profession and its growing popularity. For comparison: in 2022, medical universities accepted 34.5 thousand applicants, medical colleges - 75 thousand. The competition for medical universities of the Ministry of Health amounted to 12 people per place. In budget places, it turned out to be 15% higher compared to 2022. The average USE score of applicants to such educational institutions for budget places was at 73.8.

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We see that applicants choose the medical specialty, despite the high competition, - said Murashko.

The Minister of Health said that Russia is highly competitive in the field of medical education - more than 75 thousand students from different countries receive education in domestic medical universities. According to Murashko, by 2024 the number of students in medical and pharmaceutical universities under specialty programs will increase by at least 100 thousand compared to 2019 and will reach 396 thousand people.

It is also noted that in 2023, medical universities in Russia became one of the most popular among applicants, despite high passing points, a significant cost of training and a limited number of budget places.

You educators and students set standards in the healthcare system around the world. You have to understand that when you go into practice, into life, you have to give back. If earlier knowledge was invested in you, today you must open your heart and start giving your soul, knowledge to patients, - added Murashko.[6]

Sechenov University sharply raised the cost of medical training. Now it reaches 700 thousand rubles a year

Sechenov University sharply raised the cost of medical training. Now it reaches 700 thousand rubles a year. This became known on August 9, 2023. Read more here.

The competition in Russian medical universities grew by 14% and reached 11.8 people per place

According to the results of the entrance campaign in 2023, approximately 310 thousand people submitted documents to Russian medical universities. The competition reached 11.8 people per place, which is 14% more compared to 2022. This was announced at the end of July 2023 by the Minister of Health of Russia Mikhail Murashko.

According to him, among Russian universities, the First Moscow State Medical University named after I.M. Sechenov (Sechenov University), the Russian National Research Medical University named after N.I. Pirogov, the National Medical Research Center named after V.A. Almazov and Northwest State Medical University named after I.I. Mechnikov.

Approximately 310 thousand people submitted documents to Russian medical universities

Among applicants, the most in demand are such disciplines as medical medicine (120 thousand applications submitted), pediatrics (75 thousand), dentistry (51 thousand), pharmacy (20 thousand), medical and preventive medicine (18 thousand), medical biochemistry (11 thousand) and clinical psychology (10 thousand). As Murashko noted, graduates go to the medical specialty, because they see stability in the profession.

The Minister of Health added that in 2023, approximately 20 thousand budget places were allocated for targeted training in medical universities in Russia. This is 7.4% more compared to 2022.

It is said that Russian medical education is popular all over the world. As of mid-2023, more than 70 thousand foreign students from more than 140 countries of the world, including African ones, study in the Russian Federation. In Russia, there is an opportunity to receive medical education not only in Russian, but also in English and French.

Education is the driver of all other changes and the availability of quality and timely medical care. Today, all conditions have been created in the Russian Federation both for training specialists for the domestic market and for providing opportunities to other countries, "Murashko said.[7]

The Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation increases by 4 times the number of military departments in medical universities

On March 23, 2023, it became known about the decision of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation to quadruple the number of military departments in medical universities - from 4 to 17. They will train students in training programs for personnel officers and reserve officers.

According to Kommersant, the first deputy head of the State Duma Committee on Education Yana Lantratova asked the Minister of Health Mikhail Murashko whether the department plans to increase the number of military departments in medical universities. She noted that such a measure is relevant "in the current military-political situation."

Ministry of Health will quadruple the number of military training centers

The Ministry of Health, at the request of the publication, reported that by March 2023, military training centers of the VUTs are in four subordinate universities. In the centers, students are trained in the programs of military training of personnel officers (six years of training) and training of reserve officers (four years of training; Starting my second year).

As noted in the Ministry of Health, from 2024, VUTs will open in 13 more universities, they plan to train reserve officers in military accounting medical specialties. The issue is being worked out jointly with the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, the department said.

In her appeal, Lantratova cited the results of a survey of doctors conducted by the team of the mobile application "Doctor's Handbook." It turned out that more than half of civilian doctors do not know how to provide military field assistance. Only 38.5% of specialists said that their military position and WUS in the military ticket correspond to the received medical education. Another 36% of doctors were assigned the specialty of secondary or junior medical staff, and 8% received a specialty not at all related to medicine. In connection with the "events of 2022," 79% of respondents supported the return of military departments to medical universities.^[8]

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