I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University Campus

University Hospitals and Buildings

The campus of the I.M. Sechenov University was established in 1897 and was considered as one of the best campus with largest teaching hospitals in Europe. The campus of the university is located at Devichye Pole and considered as a historical medical campus in Moscow. The current modern fully developed and renovated university hospitals have approximately 4000 staff members.

More than 3000 hospital beds, 20 research and teaching buildings, 25 university clinics at university hospitals, 25 university clinics at municipal hospitals and more than 30% high-tech robotic surgeries performed in the university hospitals. The In-patient department of the university hospital provides multi-specialty high-tech healthcare services.

Since 2016, Sechenov University owns a “Health resort called Zvenigorog” located in one of the beautiful nature friendly areas of the Moscow region. In 2018, a new ward called “Comprehensive Cancer Center” for cancer patients was established at Sechenov university to provide full range medical services to all cancer patients. Since 2016, I.M. Sechenov has a Sanatorium located in the west of the capital built mainly for treatment, rehabilitation and relaxation mainly dealing with diseases of cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, nervous and genitourinary system.

Facilities Provided By I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University

I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University provides home-like comfortable environment to all students and faculty members of the university. Other than the hostels, university clinics, and academic buildings, students have all rights to enjoy their 6-year MBBS course by participating in cultural programs, events, sports, etc.  Since the university has the largest research Centre, students have a scientific society where they are encouraged to participate in research work and their participation and contribution is appreciated by the university.

Students who love reading can visit university library and issue any book they want for free. A huge collection of medical and scientific books is made available for students written by International authors in English and Russian languages. Students are also provided with study materials by the university and have all medical e-books available on the university website.

All the university students have free access to the university sports Centre and can practise different sports at any time. All indoor, as well as outdoor sports activities, are organized for students and their participation is appreciated by adding bonus points on their academic sheets. The I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University listens and understands all student’s queries and provides them all the facilities they need for becoming a better doctor and specialist in the world.

University Hostels

The hostels of the University are situated all around the city near the metro stations for easy travel and convenience of the students. All the hostels are 5 to 10 minutes walking distance away from the academic buildings of the university.
I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University has 3 dormitories for all International students. These hostels have blocks on each floor and each block has 2 rooms, each room 2 or 3 beds designed for 2 or 3 people. Each block has been provided with separate kitchen and bathroom. Each room has individual beds for students with blankets, sheets, pillows and mattresses. Wardrobes, study table and chairs are also provided to the students in each room. All hostels have Wi-Fi available and a common laundry room and study room.

All types of facilities are provided to students and ensured a comfortable environment. Students of the University can also stay in the apartment dormitories of the university. The apartments have private bathrooms, kitchen and other facilities available for students

Student Life At I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University

I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University has more than 3,000 students studying currently from more than 90 countries of different continents. The university started medical education for foreign students in 1949 and since then the number of international students have been increasing with the increasing demand of the university.

The Sechenov University has founded an International Education Center for foreign students to assist them in all kinds of migration issues and help them settle down early in the foreign country. The University encourages students to participate in other activities with their academics which is why they have founded the following organizations for supporting students of the University.

The Student Council-

The student council of the university was founded in 2010 and involves participation of students in different events, developing student’s social activity, solving important issues and guiding students. The student council has a multi-level structure that helps all students connect in the university.

The Council of Nations-

The council of nations was founded to support international students and providing them comfortable environment in Moscow.

Unity Charity-

The organizers visit hospitals, nursing homes, etc., and organize entertainment programs to attract the charity work in the university. All students are welcomed to participate in this.

Unity Law-

Unity law mainly aims to counsel students and provide them answers to their questions regarding the university or campus.

Unity Tutoring-

Tutors are hired to help 1st year international as well as local students to adapt to the university environment and give them all the information of events and guide them about the campus and the city.

Unity Media-

Unity Media primarily aims to share every information with their students regarding the academics and the university. Students get all the information through social media.

Unity Science-

Unity Science was founded to encourage students to participate in Science projects and works as the university is the largest research center of the country, it makes sure that students get the benefit too which is why video conferences are arranged for students with well-respected doctors to share their knowledge and experience with the students.

Unity HOW-

Unity How basically asks students for their opinions in different fields like education, sports, culture, etc. The university encourages the modern ideas of the students and tries to implement it in all ways possible.
Student Sports club.

I.M. Sechenov university promotes the idea of healthcare system in their students and encourages them to participate and take all benefits possible from their sport center in the university campus. The sports center has tennis courts, football field, gym, swimming pools, etc. Trainers have been arranged to guide and train the students towards a healthy life. I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University focuses on the betterment of each and every student and it continues to expand facilities and take good care of all their students.

I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University mainly aims and focuses on multidisciplinary approach in promoting advanced research in life sciences to provide worldwide research networks to the next generation of health care specialists with new professional equipments.

Entrance Exam at I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University

Students wishing to pursue medical education from I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University have to pass an internal entrance exam of the university. International as well as local students are given the choice to choose the medium of language of the entrance exam either in English or Russian language.

The entrance exam for the medical faculty of the university is an MCQ-based computer test and the minimum qualifying marks is 55/100. The students who want to pursue general medicine from the university have to qualify chemistry and biology test based on basic knowledge of 11th and 12th science syllabus.

About Moscow City

Moscow, being the capital city and the largest city of Russia. The city stands firm with its rich culture and great architectural history on the Moskva river situated on the east European plain of central Russia. Moscow is among the world’s largest cities:

✓ Largest city in Europe
✓ Largest urban area in Europe
✓ Largest metropolitan area in Europe
✓ Largest city by land area on the European continent.

Moscow serves as the reference point for the time zone used in most of European Russia. The areas operate on the basis of Moscow Standard Time (MSK or MCK). Moscow serves as the safest city in the list of The Economist safest cities of Russia. 95% of the city is under CCTV surveillance and cameras are situated around residential buildings, schools, parks, universities, etc.

There are different cafes and restaurants all over the city including all kinds of cuisine from different countries. There are many Indian Restaurants available in the city. Moscow has a un unique climate with a maximum temperature which goes about +25C and the minimum temperature goes up to -10C.

The summers are very comfortable and partly cloudy with humid climate ranging from 15C to 25C while the winters are cold, snowy, windy and enjoyable ranging from -5C to -10C.

The autumn and springs are the most soothing seasons of the year in Moscow ranging from -1C to +11C. The autumns make the city colorful and beautiful while the spring makes the city soothing with light showers of water and clouded climate to make everyone love the city.

Moscow Oblast has 4 International airports. Students can take direct flights from India to these airports in Moscow from almost all the major Airports in India.

Sheremetyevo International Airport-

It is the busiest airport in Russia and the 5th busiest airport in Europe. It has 6 terminals out of which 4 are international terminals and it is located 37 km from the I.M. Sechenov University.

Vnukovo International Airport-

This is the nearest major airport 29 kilometres from the centre of the I.M. Sechenov University. It is the 11th busiest airport in Europe. It is a dual-runway International Airport.

Moscow Domodedovo International Airport-

This is located in Domodedovo, Moscow Oblast, Russia. 47 kilometres away from the I.M. Sechenov University. It is one of the largest airport and the 8th busiest airport of the Europe.

Zhukovsky International Airport-

It is 36 kilometres southeast of the centre of Moscow locates in Zhukovsky, Moscow Oblast. Students can take direct flights to all 4 International airports of Moscow city.