Poltava State Medical University
Poltava, Ukraine
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 5,000
- International students
- 27%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1921
Overview
Poltava State Medical University (PSMU) is one of the oldest and leading higher education institutions in Ukraine. Its history began with the odontological faculty established at Kharkiv Medical Academy in 1921 — the first specialized academic institution for training dental surgeons in Ukraine. In 1967 the institution moved to Poltava. The university has operated under its current name since 2021. Today it trains more than 5,000 students, including 1,350 international students from 45 countries, across medical, dental, pharmaceutical, biological and health sciences programs.
Fields of study
- Medicine
- Dentistry
- Pediatrics
- Public Health
- Biology
- Pharmacy
- Nursing
- Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy
- Therapy and Rehabilitation
- Paramedic
- Health Management and Social Design
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- —
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
Domestic students
Varies by program
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Біологія (opens in a new tab) | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Біологія (opens in a new tab) | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Громадське здоров'я (opens in a new tab) | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Медицина (opens in a new tab) | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Медсестринство (opens in a new tab) | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Менеджмент охорони здоров'я та соціальне проєктування (opens in a new tab) | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Парамедик (opens in a new tab) | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Педіатрія (opens in a new tab) | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Стоматологія (opens in a new tab) | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Терапія та реабілітація (opens in a new tab) | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Фармація (opens in a new tab) | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Фізична терапія, ерготерапія (opens in a new tab) | Bachelor's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
Information last verified Oct 4, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.