India and Russia today pursue shared goals, one of which is the expansion and strengthening of ties in the spheres of education, culture, and healthcare

At present, 440 Indian citizens are studying at our university to become successful medical professionals in their home country in the future.

Indian students are enrolled in the “General Medicine” EMI, which affirms our university's international standing and its significant role in shaping the future of global medicine.

The Consulate General of India in St. Petersburg provides invaluable support to the University, which is not only rapidly increasing its number of international students and disseminating the values of Russian medical education but also creating equally comfortable learning conditions for both domestic and international students.

On March 13, 2026, the University had the honor of hosting a delegation from the Consulate General of India in St. Petersburg. The purpose of the visit was to jointly explore optimal approaches to the education and development of Indian students as they progress along their path to becoming medical professionals.

During a recent meeting, the Consul of the Republic of India in St. Petersburg, Mr. Nirmesh Kumar, expressed readiness to foster an optimal environment for Indian citizens' education through close cooperation with the University, as well as to address challenges and minimize difficulties in the adaptation of Indian students to university life and studies. The esteemed Mr. Consul also endorsed the University's efforts to uphold the principle of equality for representatives of all diverse nationalities and cultures, as the University hosts students from over 40 countries worldwide.

The Vice-Rector for Education, Sergey. A. Artyushkin, emphasized the importance of the University's attentive approach to the safety of international students, their comfortable stay, and the creation of conditions for developing and enhancing their professional skills. “The University not only ensures a high-quality learning process and objective assessment of knowledge but also continuously improves itself to broaden future prospects. For instance, the faculty is given the opportunity by the Department of Foreign Languages to annually upgrade their qualifications in teaching medical disciplines in English” he stated.

The Director of the Center for International Education, Nataliya. G. Koroleva, discussed the University's innovative approaches to organizing the educational process for international citizens and the adaptation of students from India. She underscored the importance of the Rector, Professor Sergey A. Sayganov’s, commitment to the relentless involvement of all international students in the daily life of the University.

The second part of the meeting was held with students from India. The students actively asked Mr. Consul Nirmesh Kumar questions on social, cultural, visa-migration, and educational matters, undoubtedly demonstrating their aspiration for full integration into the University's academic community.

The University expresses its gratitude personally to the esteemed Mr. Consul Nirmesh Kumar and the Consulate General of India in St. Petersburg for their support of our Indian students and their initiative for long-term cooperation with us.

20.03.2026