Samara State Medical University (SamSMU), established in 1919 in Samara — one of Russia's largest cities on the Volga River — is a respected federal medical university with 100+ years of history. Under Ministry of Health Russia, the university has 6 faculties with 50+ departments. Offering 6-year MBBS in English, recognized by WHO and NMC India. Samara is famous as a space industry center (Soyuz rockets are built here) and is a modern, vibrant city with excellent connectivity. SamSMU has strong clinical training infrastructure with affiliated hospitals and a Telemedicine Center. Good Indian student community with Indian mess available. One of the larger student bodies in the Volga region, offering a rich student life experience.
| University Name | Samara State Medical University (SamSMU) |
| Location | Samara, Russia |
| State / Region | Samara Oblast, Volga FD |
| University Type | Federal Government Medical University |
| Established | 1919 |
| Course Duration | 6 Years (Including Internship) |
| Medium of Teaching | English / Russian |
| MBBS Seats / Year | 150 |
| Recognition | WHO, NMC India, FAIMER, WDOMS, Ministry of Health Russia |
| Website | www.samsmu.ru |
| inter@samsmu.ru | |
| Phone | +7 846 994-10-00 |
Always reconfirm current NMC recognition status directly with the university or our counsellors before applying.
