Kursk State Medical University
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Type | State University |
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Established | 1935 |
Location | Kursk , Russia |
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Regional – Overall | |
QS Emerging Europe and Central Asia[1] | 196 (2022) |
Kursk State Medical University is a Russian medical university located in Kursk, western Russia, established in 1935. In 1994 it was granted university status. In 1985 Kursk State Medical University was awarded an order of the Red Banner of Labour for merits in the training of physicians and pharmaceutists and contribution to the development of public health service and medical science. In 1984 it became the University of the First Category, in 1985 it was awarded an order of the Red Banner of Labour.
History
[edit]Established in 1935, Kursk State Medical University (KSMU) is one of the leading medical universities in Russia, located in the historic city of Kursk. Known for its outstanding medical programs, KSMU attracts students from around the globe who wish to pursue their medical education in Russia. The university has built a strong reputation for providing high-quality medical education combined with hands-on practical training, making it a popular choice for aspiring medical professionals.
With over 5,500 students enrolled, including 1,300 international students, Kursk State Medical University offers a diverse and dynamic academic environment. The university is recognized and approved by the Medical Council of India (MCI) and boasts international recognition from organizations such as the General Medical Council (GMC) of European countries and other medical regulatory bodies worldwide.[2]
Between December 1941 and January 1944, the institute was evacuated to Alma-Ata and formed part of the Kazakh Medical Institute. The institute was re-opened in 1944.[3]
In 2020 The international Medical Institute was established. The institute is a new division of KSMU, based on the university experience established in the early 90s of the last century.
Modern practice
[edit]It was the first university in Russia to offer students a full medical training program in English.[4] It is accredited in 15 foreign countries and students are allowed to take exam in the respective country. There is a representative office in Malaysia.[5][6]
KSMU is a member of Association of Russian-Chinese Medical Universities. More than 30% of their students are foreign students, coming from 47 countries around the world.[5]
Rectors
[edit]2009 - present – Lazarenko Viktor Anatolyevich[7][8]
References
[edit]- ^ "QS World University Rankings-Emerging Europe & Central Asia". Retrieved 15 January 2023.
- ^ CareerMarg. "Kursk State Medical University (KSMU) - Study MBBS in Russia". CareerMarg. Retrieved 2025-02-12.
- ^ "History". Kursk State Medical University. Retrieved 3 June 2018.
- ^ "Medical Universities in Russia, Top Medical Universities for MBBS in Russia in English - Study MBBS in Russia". Retrieved 2025-01-05.
- ^ a b "Kursk State Medical University in Russia - MScs". www.healthcarestudies.com. Retrieved 2020-07-12.
- ^ "Kursk State Medical University | The representative office of Rossotrudnichestvo in Malaysia". 9 July 2019. Retrieved 2020-07-12.
- ^ "Издательский дом VIP-МедиаГрупп". vipvkurske.com. Retrieved 2024-10-19.
- ^ "Виктор Лазаренко переизбран ректором Курского медицинского университета". Коммерсантъ (in Russian). 2024-10-13. Retrieved 2024-10-19.
6. Kursk State Medical University Admission 2024-25 | Fees Structure, Ranking, Scholarship [1] mbbsdirect.com. Retrieved 2024-22-02.