Located in the heart of Kazan, Russia, Kazan State Medical University (KSMU) was established in 1814 as the Medical Faculty of Kazan Emperor University. Today, it stands as one of Russia's most prestigious medical universities, with thousands of Indian students among its alumni. KSMU operates as a multifunctional and multilevel state institution of higher education in medicine, governed autonomously under the Ministry of Health of Russia. The university is home to over 8,000 students and residents and 1,800 staff members, spread across nine faculties and a medical-pharmaceutical college, offering programs in Clinical Medicine, Basic Medicine, Preventive Medicine, Pharmacy, Nursing, and Social Work. KSMU's modern laboratories, numerous well-equipped teaching hospitals, and dedicated faculty provide an excellent environment for training competitive medical professionals to meet the highest international standards.
Kazan State Medical University is one of Russia's top universities, ranked #651-700 in QS WUR Ranking By Subject 2024 and 3rd among medical universities in the Russian Federation.
Students from all over the world come to KSMU for medical education, welcoming students of all nationalities and religions. With over 24,000 trained students, including those from 57 countries, KSMU's degrees are recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Medical Council of India. The university introduced English-medium courses in 1996, with all lectures, practicals, lab studies, seminars, and examinations conducted in English. The Russian language is also included as a compulsory discipline in the English medium.
