Volgograd State Medical University,Volgograd..Russsia

For University Site go to www.volgmed.ru

 ABOUT VSMU

          The Volgograd State Medical University is one of the most famous and highly reputable Higher Schools both in Russia and abroad. It is proud of its highly-qualified teaching staff, advanced researchers and experienced physicians whose names are world-famous

Many scientists of the University are world-famous owing to their great contribution to the theory and practice of medicine. The University has been training international students since 1962. Students from 113 states of the former Soviet Union, Europe, Asia, Latin America, Africa have studied at our University. Over this period 3000 physicians, dentists and pediatricians and pharmacists have been trained for foreign countries. Since 2000 the Volgograd State Medical University has got an opportunity to teach foreign students in the English language.

LIBRARY & RESEARCH

Volgograd State University Library - one of the largest university libraries in the area. Its stock of around 700,000 titles , is of great scientific value and can provide high quality teaching and educational and scientific processes at the university. It offers students and 5 teachers of reading rooms for 418 seats. The pride of the University is the department of rare books, which collects pre-revolutionary publications, documents 20-30 of the twentieth century and contemporary books, representing artistic value. The University Library offers its readers the opportunity to use periodicals (over 500 titles), among which are very valuable reference journals and current bibliographies.

The Volgograd State Medical University has given rise to a number of research and methodological schools and centres. They are the Volgograd Branch of the Russian Academy for Medical Sciences doing advanced research in the field of pharmacology, Research Institute of Rheumatology, the Regional Cardiology Centre, the Regional Urology Centre, etc.

HOSTELS

Students in Volgograd either live in the university hostels or apartments. First year and pre-medical students are not allowed to live outside the hostels.

KIM - MEDICAL HOSTEL NO.1

There are 3 comfortable hostels including apartments with all modern conveniences for students’ study and rest. All the hostels are situated within easy reach from both University buildings and clinics.

KIM  HOSTEL-INTERIOR 

STUDENT’S LIFE

   The University puts much emphasis on physical culture development and enhancing popularity of sports among students. Several gyms and sports grounds are available for University students. The University rents a swimming pool and a big stadium. Besides, it has a sports camp on a picturesque bank of the Volga where the students can rest and go in for sports at weekends and on summer holidays.

Christmas Celebration -Indian Students 

The University encourages students to celebrate their national festivals. Spectacular performances with folk songs and dances which are part of such celebration are admired by both students and academic staff.

DIWALI Celebration.

Student welfare

The University has a special Department for International students which is in charge of the welfare of the international students, their academics and everyday activities. The department assigns teachers as curators for different groups of students and they are responsible for helping the students with the Russian culture and lifestyle and solving any problems that may arise. The Deans office regularly visit the students during their classes and keep a track of their academic record. The university regularly sends information to the parents regarding their children's academic progress and other activities. The University also arranges invitations for those parents who want to come to Volgograd and see the environment in which their children live and study.

GRADUATES---CONVOCATION

Sports, Social and Cultural facilities

The university has a department for physical training. It includes a gym, sports ground and an indoor mini stadium. It also rents a swimming pool and a big stadium. During the first two years of study it is compulsory for students to attend physical training after which they can opt for training in different sports. Every year the department conducts competitions for different sports. Other than that every year the Indian students and the Malaysian students conduct cricket and football tournaments respectively.

The many theatres, cinemas, concert halls and museums located in the city make it possible for the international students to learn and enjoy the Russian culture. Every year the international students conduct their national cultural programs and functions, the famous one being - The Indian Vecher, conducted by the Indian students.

The city also has many churches, mosques, synagogue and a Hindu temple which gives an opportunity for the students to observe their traditions.