For over 50 years, the Institute of Medicine at the National Research Ogarev Mordovia State University has been a trusted leader in medical education, blending cutting-edge science and academic excellence. The Institute offers a comprehensive range of educational, medical, and scientific services, fostering strong partnerships with leading educational and research centers in Russia and abroad, as well as government bodies and professional medical organizations.

Our distinguished faculty includes over 250 lecturers, with 41 holding Higher Doctorate degrees and 154 holding PhD degrees, many of whom are fluent in English.

The Institute provides instruction in 39 licensed and accredited academic specialisms, delivered in Russian. We proudly host 1,500 international students from CIS countries (including Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Ukraine, Abkhazia) and numerous countries worldwide, such as India, Iraq, Yemen, Pakistan, Syria, Egypt, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Tanzania, Ghana, Chad, South Africa, Afghanistan, Sudan, Somalia, Bangladesh, Vietnam, Jordan, Haiti, Sierra Leone, Colombia, Zimbabwe, Palestine, Laos, and Ecuador. Programs are offered in both Russian and English to accommodate diverse learners.

The Institute operates five academic buildings equipped with eight state-of-the-art educational and scientific laboratories, including specialized facilities for Microbiology, Pharmacology, Pharmaceutical Technology, and four computer labs. Additionally, we house a Simulation Center and a Dental Clinic, and collaborate with the Federal Centre for Biotechnology Advance for cutting-edge pharmacological research.

Clinical training takes place at leading medical institutions in Saransk, allowing students to engage directly with patients and real-world clinical cases. Academic and practical training occurs at healthcare facilities across the Republic of Mordovia, with international students having the option to complete practical training in their home countries through partnerships with medical institutions in India, Iraq, Egypt, Jordan, and Yemen.

The General Medicine program earned international accreditation from the Agency for Quality Assurance in Higher Education and Career Development (AKKORK) in 2016 and was successfully re-accredited by the Russian Register Certification Association in June 2022. Graduates of this program consistently excel in the Foreign Medical Graduate Examination (FMGE), a requirement for medical licensure in their home countries.

Beyond academics, international students actively participate in university sports events, including running races, mini-football, badminton, and cricket tournaments, fostering a vibrant and inclusive community.

430032 Russia, Saransk, Ulyanova St., 26А