General Medicine

General Medicine

Pirogov University is a leader in training international medical students. The "Practical Medicine" educational program serves as the start of your international medical career. Designed for today’s competitive international medical education market, the program is built around continuous clinical practice: starting from their first year, students master skills in a simulation center before moving on to leading Moscow hospitals.

Prаctical Medicine profile

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Major:

General Medicine

Profile:

Practical Medicine

Qualification:

Physician

Language of Instruction:

English, Russian

Duration:

6 years

Minimum Exam Scores:

Chemistry – 56, Biology – 56

Tuition Fee (2026/2027 Academic Year):

1,200,000 RUB / year

Mode of Study:

Full-time

Pirogov University: learn from the best

The curriculum is developed to align your knowledge and skills completely with world healthcare standards and the requirements of the contemporary medical services market.

Program Overview

6 Years to Your Goal

You will acquire a strong medical education under the guidance of experienced professors and practicing physicians. The program combines profound fundamental theory and real clinical practice.
Mastering the most vital and challenging profession — the profession of a physician — is a journey of learning that spans from the core functions of internal organ systems to studying etiology, pathogenesis, advanced laboratory and instrumental diagnostics, comprehensive scheduled and emergency treatment, disease prevention, and rehabilitation.

Global Start and International Career

The University helps students become an integral part of the global medical community. You will have the opportunity to participate in international research projects, exchange knowledge with foreign colleagues, and adopt cutting-edge clinical practices. This global experience will allow you to easily adapt to the medical environment of any country after graduation.

Career

The program meets international standards, ensuring your degree will be recognized abroad. You will be able to build a successful career in both public and private medical organizations, such as in-patient hospitals and federal centers.

Become a highly demanded specialist anywhere in the world

Residency is a clinical specialization with a duration of 2 to 5 years. A wide range of residency programs is available to graduates of the "Practical Medicine" program: Cardiology, Surgery, Gynecology, Oncology, Neurosurgery, and many other specialties. Residents work under the guidance of experienced mentors in leading clinics of Moscow.

Continue your studies in Pirogov University’s residency programs to pursue a specialized field

Defend your thesis and obtain a Ph.D. degree under the supervision of leading scientists. You will be able to participate in international grants and be published in world scientific journals, opening the path to a scientific career in Russia and abroad.

Continue your research career in Pirogov University’s postgraduate programs and obtain a Ph.D. degree

2026 academic year start dates:

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.

Deadline for agreement signing and tuition payment: August 26.

Check Minimum Scores

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

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.

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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 translations into Russian.

— Legalization of educational documents (apostille or consular legalization), if required

Certificate of recognition of foreign education (nostrification), if required.

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Step 2

Get Your Documents Ready

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Pirogov University invites international applicants to the following programs taught in English:
1. General Medicine ("Practical Medicine")
2. Dentistry
3. Pharmacy

You can view the full list of available programs on the official website

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Choose Your Educational Program

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