Located in Yekaterinburg, Russia, one of the Russia’s most famed medical institutions, Ural State Medical University (USMU) has officially closed its admissions for 2025-2026 academic year. With nearly a century long Tradition, the university continues to set standards in medical education, scientific research, and healthcare innovation.
A History Deep-rooted in Service and Achievement
The university is Founded in “1930” as the Sverdlovsk State Medical Institute, USMU began with a single faculty and just over 100 students. Over the decades, it expanded into a multi-disciplinary medical university, earning the trust of students, faculty, and healthcare institutions across Russia and other countries.
During the Second World War, the university organized its resources to train over 2,000 military doctors, contributing significantly at the war period medical efforts. In recognition of its service to science and society, USMU was awarded the “Order of the Red Banner of Labour” in 1979 – a proof to its stable impression on healthcare.
Modern World Class Infrastructure
USMU’s campus blends historic architecture with modern academic facilities. Students have access to: “7 faculties” and “52 specialized departments” covering medicine, dentistry, paediatrics, pharmacy, nursing, and advanced medical training.
A “Simulation Centre for Practical Skills”, equipped with advanced medical models, VR surgery systems, and electronic patient simulators.
The “Central Scientific Research Laboratory”, a center for molecular genetics, biomedical engineering, and pharmaceutical innovation.
A huge library with over “500,000 volumes” and extensive digital databases.
Modern student accommodations, sports complexes, a swimming pool, and cultural activity centres.
Innovating Medical Education
The university embraces “integrated learning”, combining traditional lectures with cooperating technologies and real-world practice. Students gain clinical experience it “100 affiliated hospitals and medical centres” across the Ural region. Research teams at USMU lead pioneering projects in:
“Robot-assisted surgical techniques”
“Nanotechnology in dentistry and pharmacy”
“Advanced neonatal care solutions”
“Molecular diagnostics and preventive medicine”
All-embracing academic partnerships with prestigious institutes in Europe and Asia, and the Middle East these partnerships help its graduates develop skills that are useful worldwide so they can handle new and changing problems in healthcare.
“A Global Hub for Aspiring Doctors”
Ural State Medical University has over 6,000 students, including many from more than 30 countries, making it a place where different cultures and medical practices come together. It’s graduates serve in leading hospitals, research centres, and in public health organizations worldwide.
“Vision For Tomorrow”
As the 2025-2026 intake settles, USMU confirms its mission: to raise skilled, ethical, and innovative medical professionals .The upcoming admission session is projected to attract intense competition, underscoring the university’s status as a top destination for medical education.