Pirogov University is a recognized leader in medical education
Based on generations of expertise, we train world-class doctors, pharmacists, and researchers.
We have preserved our glorious since 1906 while giving students access to the latest educational technologies.
We have preserved our glorious since 1906 while giving students access to the latest educational technologies.
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Ensure your documents are in order — use our Document Pre-Checking Service
Ensure your documents are in order — use our Document Pre-Checking Service
Start your journey to world-class medicine at Pirogov University
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120+ Years
of Experience
in Training Medical Professionals
in Training Medical Professionals
Top 3
Medical Universities
in Russia
in Russia
1,500+
International Students
90+
Countries Represented
230+
Clinical Sites
Global Recognition
A degree that opens doors to medical careers worldwide
Leading Medical Research Center
Pirogov University: learn from the best
- Worldwide (in the list of universities): 2694
- In Russia (in the list of universities): 19
Ratings and Ranking
- In the world: 1976
- In Russia: 42
- In the world: 1468
- In Russia: 18
- Clinical Medicine: 612
- Biology and Biochemistry: 709
- Chemistry: 1480
- In the world: 451-500
- In Russia: 19
- In BRICS countries: 92
- In Russia: 19
- Ranking of the best universities in Russia: 21
- Medicine: 2nd place
- Pharmacy: 3nd place
- Psychology: 7th place
- Biology: 6th place
2026 academic year start dates:
1. General Medicine ("Practical Medicine"): October 26
2. All other programs: September 1
1. General Medicine ("Practical Medicine"): October 26
2. All other programs: September 1
Step 6
Start Your Studies
Step 6
Requirements to sign the enrollment agreement:
1. Submit the full package of required documents.
2. Meet or exceed the minimum entrance examination scores.
1. Submit the full package of required documents.
2. Meet or exceed the minimum entrance examination scores.
Deadline for agreement signing and tuition payment: August 26.
Step 5
Complete Your Enrollment Agreement and Tuition Payment
Step 5
To prepare for your exams, we highly recommend trying our online practice tests:
Detailed information regarding the list of required entrance exams, exam topics, and testing rules at Pirogov University is available on our official website
Detailed information regarding the list of required entrance exams, exam topics, and testing rules at Pirogov University is available on our official website
Step 4
Take Your Entrance Exams
Step 4
The application period opens on June 20 and closes on July 10.
Detailed application instructions will be published soon. Stay tuned for updates on our official website and social media.
Detailed application instructions will be published soon. Stay tuned for updates on our official website and social media.
Step 3
Submit Your Application
Step 3
Standard document package:
- Passport (valid for at least 18 months from your date of entry) and its official translation into Russian.
- Academic Certificate or Diploma with transcripts, and their official translation into Russian.
— Legalization of educational documents (apostille or consular legalization), if required
- Certificate of recognition of foreign education (nostrification) if required.
Step 2
Get Your Documents Ready
Step 2
Pirogov University invites international applicants to the following programs taught in English:
1. General Medicine ("Practical Medicine")
2. Dentistry
3. Pharmacy
1. General Medicine ("Practical Medicine")
2. Dentistry
3. Pharmacy
Step 1
Choose Your Educational Program
Step 1
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Admissions 2026: Coming Soon!
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Admission Dates & Deadlines
June 20 – July 10
Application period
July 11 – July 25
Entrance Exams
August 22
Publication of Applicants’ Ranking Lists
August 26
Contract Signing and Tuition Payment Deadline
August 27
Publication of Enrollment Results
After August 27
Additional Intake Announcement (General Medicine, "Practical Medicine" profile)
September 1
Start of the Academic Year (for the majority of degree programs)
October 26
Start of the Academic Year (specifically for General Medicine, "Practical Medicine" profile students)
Programs Taught in English
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Frequently Asked Questions
Tuition fees for English-taught programs for the 2026/2027 academic year:
General Medicine – 1,200,000 RUB
Dentistry – 1,300,000 RUB
Pharmacy – 900,000 RUB
Tuition fees for all programs are available on the website
General Medicine – 1,200,000 RUB
Dentistry – 1,300,000 RUB
Pharmacy – 900,000 RUB
Tuition fees for all programs are available on the website
- Via the State Services Portal ("Gosuslugi"): International citizens must pre-register using the RuID application (available on the App Store, Google Play, and RuStore). Detailed step-by-step instructions for online submission will be published no later than June 20, 2026.
- In person: You can hand in your documents directly to the Admissions Office at the following address: bldg. 8, 1 Ostrovitianova St., Moscow, 117513.
- By postal mail: Documents can be sent via regular postal or courier services to the following mailing address: bldg. 6, 1 Ostrovitianova St., Moscow, 117513. Submitting application documents via email is not available.
We have launched Document Pre-Checking Service for international applicants.
- Get expert advice in advance – we will check your documents to ensure they meet all requirements before admissions open.
- Take a free practice test in Chemistry and Biology.
«Apply for Preliminary Review»
1. Passport (all filled pages);
2. Official translation of the passport into Russian;
3. Educational document (with an academic transcript if applicable); The educational document must be legalized unless otherwise producational document must be legalized unless otherwise provided by an international treaty or the legislation of the Russian Federation.
Learn more about the legalization procedure
4. Official translation of the educational document into Russian;
5. Certificate of recognition of foreign education (if there is no international treaty between the countries)
2. Official translation of the passport into Russian;
3. Educational document (with an academic transcript if applicable); The educational document must be legalized unless otherwise producational document must be legalized unless otherwise provided by an international treaty or the legislation of the Russian Federation.
Learn more about the legalization procedure
4. Official translation of the educational document into Russian;
5. Certificate of recognition of foreign education (if there is no international treaty between the countries)
An express course in Chemistry and Biology is available on our website to help you prepare for your entrance exams. It includes short video lectures covering the topics included in the exam.
Additionally, you can use our preparatory tests to prepare for the exam
Please note: if you choose a program taught in Russian, you must be confident that your language proficiency is sufficient to handle your studies. Our one-year preparatory courses will help you get ready for university studies, improve your Russian language skills, and prepare for the entrance exams in Biology and Chemistry.
Preparatory Courses for International Students
Additionally, you can use our preparatory tests to prepare for the exam
Please note: if you choose a program taught in Russian, you must be confident that your language proficiency is sufficient to handle your studies. Our one-year preparatory courses will help you get ready for university studies, improve your Russian language skills, and prepare for the entrance exams in Biology and Chemistry.
Preparatory Courses for International Students
If there is no mutual recognition agreement between your country and the Russian Federation, a recognition certificate must be attached to your set of documents. To find out whether such a treaty exists between your country and the Russian Federation, please visit the website of the National Accreditation Agency.
You can complete the foreign education recognition procedure either at Pirogov University (the document will be valid only for admission to Pirogov University:) or at the National Accreditation Agency (the document will be valid at all Russian universities).
The cost of the foreign education recognition procedure in 2026 is 6,500 RUB.
You can complete the foreign education recognition procedure either at Pirogov University (the document will be valid only for admission to Pirogov University:) or at the National Accreditation Agency (the document will be valid at all Russian universities).
The cost of the foreign education recognition procedure in 2026 is 6,500 RUB.
Yes.
International applicants who successfully complete the preparatory course and enroll at the University receive a 15% discount on their tuition per semester.
Students with outstanding academic performance (only "excellent" grades during exams) receive a 10% discount on their tuition per semester.
International applicants who successfully complete the preparatory course and enroll at the University receive a 15% discount on their tuition per semester.
Students with outstanding academic performance (only "excellent" grades during exams) receive a 10% discount on their tuition per semester.
Pirogov University — At the Forefront of Medical Education
As one of the country’s top medical universities, Pirogov University trains highly skilled professionals by blending cutting-edge research with rich academic traditions. Supported by the national "Priority 2030" program, the University focuses on breakthrough fields, including immunomedicine, gene therapy, and neurotrophics, to develop advanced technologies for combating severe illnesses and pioneering personalized medicine.
Choosing a career path requires a deeply conscious approach, especially in medicine. You must be prepared for continuous study, constant human interaction, and working on yourself. To support students' energy levels and stress tolerance, universities offer extracurricular activities: sports clubs, creative groups, student scientific societies, and community organizations.
Vladislava Belyakova, Vice-Rector for Youth Policy
Georgiy Nadareishvili, First Vice-Rector
Throughout its history, Pirogov University has always been a pioneer in its field. We have stood at the forefront of emerging medical fields, establishing pediatrics and defining the role of the physician-scientist. Today, we continue to develop breakthrough technologies, immersing our students in the medicine of the future.
For decades, Pirogov University’s defining tradition has been to nurture pioneers, innovators, and leaders. Today, many of our alumni lead major hospitals, institutes, laboratories, ministries, and government departments. Those students who join our university today are bound to become successful scientists, physicians, and leaders.
Sergey Lukyanov, D.Sc., Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Rector of Pirogov University
Admissions Committee
+7 (495) 434-31-74
Moscow, 117 513, Ostrovityanova St., Building 1, Bldg. 6
prk@rsmu.ru
Moscow, 117 513, Ostrovityanova St., Building 1, Bldg. 6
prk@rsmu.ru