Volgograd State Medical University Campus

University Hospitals and Buildings

Volgograd State Medical University have 4 main buildings located in the centre of the city. First three years of the course are taught in these 4 buildings. Clinical courses are provided in 15 multiprofile clinics with departments of cardiology, traumatology, ophthalmology, obstetrics and gynaecology equipped with all diagnostic and treatment facilities. The Regional Cardiology centre housing the University department of Cardiology is one of the best cardio logical clinics of Russia.

Multidisciplinary Clinic No. 1 of the Volgograd State Medical University was created Russia on December 29, 2005 by the Federal Health Service of and is a structural subdivision of Volgograd State Medical University. The structure of the Clinic No. 1 of Volgograd State Medical University includes the surgical department No. 1, the cardiac surgery department performing surgeries with minimally invasive cardiovascular surgeries, the surgical department No. 3, the cardiology department, the neurological department, the gynaecological department No. 1, the department of assisted reproductive technologies, the department of anaesthesiology and resuscitation with PR&T, the endoscopic department, equipped with modern high-tech equipment, pathological department, clinical diagnostic laboratory, operating unit, radiation diagnostics department, emergency room.

University Clinic No. 1 has 130 surgical beds, 80 therapeutic beds and 12 intensive care beds for patients staying around the clock, as well as 9-day hospital beds for the treatment of infertile patients using the IVF method a new embryological method of assisted hatching. It is a modern, dynamically developing medical institution that actively participates in state programs with the aim of improving the quality and accessibility of medical care to Russians at a high level. University Clinic No. 1 is included in the program of clinical testing of methods of prevention, diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation, as well as in the list of institutions involved in the implementation of measures to modernize federal state institutions providing medical care. 

Family Medicine Clinic – The family medicine clinic was founded in 2006 and is a structural unit of Volgograd State Medical University providing outpatient medical care. General practitioners under the departments of pulmonology, allergology-immunology, surgery, gynaecology, cardiology, etc.  provide qualified medical care to adults and children with common diseases of internal organs and carry out basic medical diagnostic and treatment measures, as well as contribute to the formation of a healthy lifestyle. There are several operative rooms equipped for minimally invasive procedures.

Facilities Provided By Volgograd State Medical University

Department of International students Volgograd State Medical University has a special department known as Department of International students within the university in charge of various aspects of academic activities and daily lifestyle of all students.

Students Report- Parents can get any information concerning academic progress of their child. Parents are also informed by the university if their child is neglecting studies and performing bad academically. The University also arranges invitation letter for parents who want to see the environment and lifestyle of their child in the university.

Sports club – The sports club of the Volgograd State Medical University was founded in 1935 under the name of “Physical education team medic”. The sports club progressively trains students and encourages them to participate in several tournaments and competitions.

University Hostels

Volgograd State Medical University has 3 comfortable and fully accommodated hostels including apartments to rent run by the members of the administrative staff with all modern conveniences for all students to study and rest. All the hostels are located within easy reach and transport facilities from University buildings as well as hospitals. All hostels are well equipped with modern furniture’s and facilities like kitchens for students self-cooking and common washrooms and laundry rooms. All hostels have common study rooms, storage rooms, ventilation rooms, etc.

Student Life At Volgograd State Medical University

Volgograd State Medical University has implemented a student council in 1991 for betterment of educational work in the university. The student council of the university is the central body of student self-government of the university, which is the link between the vice-rector for extracurricular and educational work, the administration, the Academic Council of the university and the students. For more than 25 years, this structure of student self-government has been taking an active part in all provinces of the life of the university.

Student Council of the university primarily aims in making students show their organizational skills and leadership qualities, reveal their creative potential, make new friends and acquaintances, implement projects, represent the university in youth forums and festivals throughout the country and become part of the largest youth organization of Volgograd State Medical University.

The Student Council of Volgograd State Medical University has been divided into divisions that independently develop their structure and direction of work.

 ➡ Student Council of Faculties – This division provides assistance in organizing the educational process to deans of faculties.
 ➡ Student Council of Clubs – All clubs coordinate the multifaceted work of the university, which work in different directions.

Poetry club – Students who write poetry and prose and want to show their to everyone can join the poetry club and find compatible people – poets in the poetry club called “Zaloust”.
Dance club – Students who love singing or dancing wish to show their talent on stage can take part and perform in a variety of creative competitions by joining the “Vizavi” club.
Comedy club –  For students who believe in making people laugh by their humour are always whole-heartedly welcomed in the “KVN” club.
Photography club – Students who believe in capturing every moment of their life through photographic lens can join the “Inspiration”
Art club – “Magic of Colours” is for students who painting their life on canvas and fill it beautifully with colours.
Friendship Club – “International Friendship Club” was created by the Volgograd State Medical University to encourage all students of different countries to unite and stay happily inside the campus of the university.

The volunteer movement – Student Volunteer Centre was formed by the university which combined several areas of work like helping orphans, patronage of veterans, donation, regional branch of the All-Russian Regional Public Organization “Medical Volunteers” , a Recruiting Centre for attracting and training city volunteers for the events of the FIFA World Cup 2018 , helping animals in shelters and helping the university in organizing events.

The Information and Communication Department –  This structural subdivision of the Student Council of Volgograd State Medical University was created in 2018 to form an association of students looking for themselves in social activities, the development of information and PR technologies of Volgograd State Medical University, coverage in social networks and the media of all events taking place within the walls of the university.

The department of organization– Created to organize cultural events taking place at the university.
The social department – The department deals with issues related to scholarships and social support for students.
The Protocol Department – The department was created to deal with the basic documentation of the Student Council.

The department for the quality of education – The department was established to unite people who are same in conducting and formation of the educational process and are ready to make efforts to develop and improve skills.

The Student Exchange Department – organizes professional and scientific exchanges of medical students from different countries.

“Curators”– The curators unites senior students who are ready to help a freshman. The work can be found on social networks of the university.

The headquarters – It is a youth all-Russian public forming temporary labour collectives for paid work in their free time (usually, summer and winter vacations) for various industrial and agricultural facilities, as well as in the service sector and children’s camps and sanatoriums as counsellors.

Project Office – The office helps students to create social and innovative projects and help by providing the necessary resources.

The Student Council of hostels – This department of council exercises control over the students living in the hostels of the university, organizes cultural and sports events in the hostels.

Entrance Exam at Volgograd State Medical University

Students who want to pursue MBBS from the university under the faculty of “General Medicine” are admitted in Volgograd State Medical University based on entrance exam. After reaching the university in Volgograd, students must pass this entrance exam which is a MCQ exam based on 11th and 12th subjects – Chemistry and Biology. These subjects are to test your knowledge before starting the main subjects of Biochemistry, Anatomy and Physiology.

Students do not need to prepare separately or learn new things for this exam as this is basic science that students pass during their 12th boards. After Qualifying the entrance exam, the students can begin their MBBS course classes.

About Volgograd City

Volgograd city is the southern city situated on the bank of the Volga river that is one of the largest rivers of Russia. Volgograd is the fifteenth-largest city in Russia, the second-largest city on the Southern federal district, the fourth-largest city of the Volga region and the largest city and the administrative center of the Volgograd Oblast of Russia. Volgograd provides variety of attractions and adventures that makes the city beautiful place to visit once in lifetime.

In terms of education, Volgograd city provides a number of higher education facilities which attracts thousands of foreign students from over 100 countries in the city for education. Volgograd has hosted several matched of the FIFA World cup in 2018 and has well-built modern stadium which makes it the sports sector of the country. Volgograd attracts number of tourists for its immense allegorical sculptures and several ancient museums.

Weather of Volgograd

Volgograd city generally experiences cold and temperate climate. The highest temperature is seen in the month of July up to +30℃ and the lowest temperature of the year is seen in the month of January that goes up to -9℃ for at least a week. The city sees four climates namely winter, spring, summer and autumn equally divided into four months each. The average temperatures in spring is between 5℃ to 15℃ and the average temperature in the autumn is from 12℃ to -1℃. All the four climates of the city are soothing and calm that makes the city beautiful and attractive.

The major closest airport to Volgograd State Medical University is Volgograd International Airport that is 15 kilometers away from the city. There are no direct flights from India to Volgograd City. Students have to take connecting flights with halt via Moscow. Moscow is 970 kilometers away from Volgograd which will take around 1 hour 40 minutes by flight to reach Volgograd from Moscow. After reaching the Volgograd International Airport, students can take public transport like bus or rent a taxi from the airport that will take 22 minutes to reach the main university Builiding.