Established in 1935, Kursk State Medical University is ranked as one of the top 10 best Russian Medical Universities. Among its many achievements, KSMU was the first University in Russia to offer students a full Medical training program in the English language. Within the structure of KSMU, we also have a Research Institute of Ecological Medicine as well as a consulting diagnostic policlinic and medical institute. To date, KSMU has trained over 25,000 medical professionals across 14 faculties and 67 departments. The staff body consists of 633 academic staff of which there are 333 PhD and 92 DSc academics serving our 6,400 students. The university boasts a well-stocked library with a subscription of more than 500,000 journals, books and publications. The campus includes four teaching buildings as well as five-student halls of residence. Students also enjoy the recreational facilities onsite including three sports halls and a shooting range.

Russian higher medical education has gained a remarkable reputation on the world stage due to high educational standards with advanced and sophisticated teaching methods and scientific approaches. A Medical Degree from KSMU is recognized by the World Health Organization (W.H.O), and General Medical Council (G.M.C) of major European countries, including Great Britain and France and other international medical boards. Leading Russian medical universities occupy prominent positions in the international rating by the UNESCO and World Health Organization, including Kursk State Medical University. KSMU is also recognized by JPA Malaysia, MC Sri-Lanka and other countries.