Voronezh State Medical Academy

Founded in 1918, Voronezh State Medical Academy is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Voronezh (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants), Voronezh Oblast.

Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Voronezh State Medical Academy (VSMA) is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 6,000-6,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Voronezh State Medical Academy (VSMA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study.

See the unit rank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 101 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 40-50% making this Russian higher education organization an averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.

Healthcare in Russia and around the world is undergoing dramatic changes. Innovations in treatment and in the organization of health services set forth questions of great complexity with regards to both medical education and research. The concern of the University is to keep abreast of the times, to meet increasing public needs and demands, and to maintain high-quality medical education and research.

The present-day medical doctor is to bear responsibility for the physical, mental and social well-being of people. He should be competent to solve arising medical problems and to take important medical decisions, with due consideration of ethical aspects. He should possess scientific knowledge, practical and research experience, and independent critical thinking skills. And above all, he must be able to adapt his knowledge, experience, and skills to the changing healthcare system.

The State Budgetary Institution of Higher Professional Education «Voronezh State Medical University named after N.N. Burdenko» of the Ministry of Public Health of the Russian Federation is known as one of the country’s leading research and teaching centres with a total of about 5,000 students.