About Sechenov University

Sechenov University is Russia’s oldest medical university, founded in 1758 as the Medical Faculty of the Imperial Moscow University. With a history spanning more than two centuries, the university has been a pioneer in Russian medicine, training outstanding doctors and scientists and making significant contributions to healthcare development.

Sechenov University’s international recognition is reflected in its high rankings, collaborations with leading universities and research centers, and alumni celebrated for their exceptional contributions to global medicine. Today, Sechenov University is a modern academic and research hub, shaping the medicine of the future through clinical practice, advanced interdisciplinary research, and innovative technologies.

Sechenov University, recognized as the largest clinical campus in Eastern Europe, provides international students with access to advanced infrastructure. International students use the university’s modern resources, participate in global initiatives, and gain valuable practical experience. All of this offers them the following advantages:

• Buddy Program
  We help incoming international students settle into life in Moscow and feel confident in a new cultural and social environment.
• Sechenov’s Young Science Entrepreneur
  We foster a scientific environment and support students throughout the process of developing their own research projects.
• International Student Society
  We celebrate the culture of international students’ native countries and strengthen connections among more than 30 communities of international and Russian students.
• Extensive Research Facilities
  Over 35,000 sq. m of state-of-the-art research space.
• Seven Research Institutes
  Dedicated to biomedical and bioengineering studies.
• Active Student Life
  More than 130 student communities in science, culture, and sport.