Astrakhan State Medical Academy
Astrakhan, Russia
Quick facts
- World rank
- #5,830
- 2025
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 6,500
- International students
- 35%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1918
Overview
Astrakhan State Medical University (formerly Astrakhan State Medical Academy) is one of the oldest and most prestigious medical institutions in Russia, established on December 19, 1918. Located in the city of Astrakhan on the banks of the Volga River, the university has a long history of training medical professionals who practice in over 100 countries. It is a public federal budgetary educational institution under the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs and is recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) and major medical councils globally. It is known for its high teaching standards and strong clinical training base in cooperation with leading medical centers in the region.
Fields of study
- General Medicine
- Pediatrics
- Dentistry
- Pharmacy
- Preventive Medicine
- Nursing
- Medical Biology
- Clinical Psychology
- Veterinary Medicine
Accreditation: Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- September
- Application deadlines
- July 1st to August 31st
- Rolling admissions
- Yes
- Admissions contact
- fis.dekanat@mail.ru
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
RUB 287,500 – RUB 344,000 / year
Domestic students
RUB 170,300 – RUB 335,000 / year
Tuition varies by language of instruction. English medium programs (General Medicine, Dentistry) are generally more expensive, ranging between 350,000 and 410,000 RUB (~$4,000-$4,100 USD) per year.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical Psychology (opens in a new tab)Russian · Full Time | — | 66 months | RUB 170,000 / year | Varies | September |
| Dentistry (BDS) (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | — | 5 years | RUB 433,100 / year | Varies | September |
| General Medicine (MBBS) (opens in a new tab)English · Full Time | — | 6 years | RUB 376,600 / year | Varies | September |
| Nursing (opens in a new tab)Russian · Full Time | Bachelor's | 4 years | RUB 160,000 / year | Varies | September |
| Pediatrics (opens in a new tab)Russian · Full Time | — | 6 years | RUB 185,000 / year | Varies | September |
| Pharmacy (opens in a new tab)Russian · Full Time | — | 5 years | RUB 224,000 / year | Varies | September |
Information last verified Jul 21, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.