Pavlov First Saint Petersburg State Medical University
Saint Petersburg, Russia
Quick facts
- World rank
- #1,201
- 2025
- Acceptance rate
- 50%
- Students
- 6,728
- International students
- 10%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1897
Overview
Pavlov First Saint Petersburg State Medical University, established in 1897 as the Women's Medical Institute, is one of Russia's most prominent medical schools. It has a long-standing reputation for excellence in medical education, clinical practice, and scientific research. Named after Nobel Prize winner Academician I.P. Pavlov, the university has contributed significantly to the development of Russian medicine. The institution offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs in clinical medicine, dentistry, and pediatrics. It maintains a large clinical base and is recognized for its historical traditions and modern technological advancements in healthcare. The university continues to train highly qualified medical specialists and remains a key center for public health development in Russia.
Fields of study
- Medicine
- Pediatrics
- Dentistry
- Medical Biochemistry
- Medical Cybernetics
- Clinical Psychology
- Nursing
- Adaptive Physical Education
- Public Health
- Biology
Accreditation: Rosobrnadzor (Federal Service for Supervision in Education and Science), Russia
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- Fall
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program, typically summer.
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- priemkom@spb-gmu.ru
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
RUB 4,400 – RUB 7,000 / year
Domestic students
RUB 307,000 – RUB 600,000 / year
Tuition fees are published in Russian rubles (RUB) per academic year. For 2026/2027: Medical Biochemistry and Medical Cybernetics — 400,000 RUB/year; Biology Master's — 310,400 RUB/year. Full price schedule issued by Order No. 378 of 28.04.2026.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Биология (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Master's | 2 years | RUB 310,400 / year | Varies | — |
| Клиническая психология (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 66 months | Varies | Varies | — |
| Лечебное дело (opens in a new tab)Russian, English · Full Time | Bachelor's | 6 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Медицинская биохимия (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 6 years | RUB 400,000 / year | Varies | — |
| Медицинская кибернетика (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 6 years | RUB 400,000 / year | Varies | — |
| Общественное здравоохранение (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Master's | 2 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Педиатрия (opens in a new tab)Russian · Full Time | Bachelor's | 6 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Сестринское дело (opens in a new tab)Full Time | Bachelor's | 4 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Стоматология (opens in a new tab)Russian · Full Time | Bachelor's | 5 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Управление сестринской деятельностью (opens in a new tab)Part Time | Master's | 30 months | Varies | Varies | — |
| Физическая культура для лиц с отклонениями в состоянии здоровья (адаптивная физическая культура) (opens in a new tab)Part Time | Bachelor's | 5 years | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.