Privolzhsky Research Medical University
Nizhny Novgorod, Russia
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- 58%
- Students
- 8,385
- International students
- —
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- —
Overview
Privolzhsky Research Medical University (PIMU) is a federal public medical university in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, founded in 1920 as part of Nizhny Novgorod State University. The university enrols 8,385 students across 119 educational programs including speciality (undergraduate medical), master's, residency, postgraduate, and continuing education. Faculties cover medicine, pediatrics, dentistry, preventive medicine, pharmacy, clinical psychology, and international medical education. PIMU operates a University Clinic, accreditation-simulation centres, and research institutes. It participates in the federal Priority 2030 development program and ranks among the top 7 medical universities in Russia in the THE World University Rankings 2027.
Fields of study
- Medicine
- Dentistry
- Pediatrics
- Preventive Medicine
- Pharmacy
- Clinical Psychology
- Biology
- Psychology
- Information Systems and Technology
- Public Health
Accreditation: National Accreditation Centre of Russia (Нацаккредцентр)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- —
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- priem@pimunn.net
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
RUB 223,500 – RUB 450,000 / year
Tuition fees vary by program, year of study, and student origin (RF, CIS, or non-CIS foreign students studying in Russian). Published fees are in RUB per year for 2026/2027. Undergraduate annual fees range from 223,500 to 450,000 RUB for Russian citizens.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Биология (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Master's | — | Varies | Varies | — |
| Клиническая психология (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Bachelor's | 66 months | Varies | Varies | — |
| Лечебное дело (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Bachelor's | 6 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Медико-профилактическое дело (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Bachelor's | 6 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Педиатрия (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Bachelor's | 6 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Стоматология (opens in a new tab)On Campus | Bachelor's | 5 years | Varies | Varies | — |
| Фармация (opens in a new tab)On Campus | 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.