"A Doctor is our profession, medicine is our calling" - these words are the motto of the Stavropol State Medical University.

The first page of the history of the Stavropol State Medical University dates back to 1938, when 166 students crossed the threshold of the newly opened university.

In different years, the university was headed by A. T. Mogilnitsky, P. V. Polosin, V. G. Budylin, V. Yu. Pervushin, Yu. P. Mikhailichenko, V. V. Bodulin, B. D. Minaev, V. N. Muravyova, V. I. Koshel. Currently, the acting rector of StSMU is V. N. Mazharov.

In 2021, for the first time in its history, the university was included in the TOP-100 best Russian universities among the leading 14 medical universities according to Forbes magazine.

StSMU implements 4 higher education programs, 6 bachelor's degree programs, 5 master's degree programs, 49 programs in the areas of residency training, 29 postgraduate programs, and 2 secondary specialized education.

University students undergo practical training at 249 medical organizations in Stavropol Krai.

Highly qualified teachers from 72 departments are involved in the educational process, including 54 Honored Doctors of the Russian Federation, 2 Honored Scientists of the Russian Federation, 1 Corresponding Member of the International Academy of Sciences of Pedagogical Education, 3 Honored Workers of Higher Education, 75 Excellent Healthcare Professionals, 110 Doctors of Science, 58 Professors, 432 Candidates of Science, 170 Associate Professors.

Currently, StSMU has 7,528 students - these are students of the specialist, bachelor's, master's degree programs, students of the Yessentuki branch, residents, postgraduate students, of which more than 1,500 are foreign citizens from 42 countries of Europe, Asia, Africa, Latin and Central America. More than 80 percent of students study in targeted areas. Over 5 thousand people undergo training, retraining and advanced training at the Institute of Continuing Professional Education of StSMU every year. In total, almost 35,000 certified specialists have been trained over the years of the university's activity.

People and culture

Our people are what make us unique. Rather than outsourcing our construction engineers from questionable outsourcing establishments, we provide them with an environment that supports professional growth.

We are strong believers in giving our employees a voice. Our teams are put together with the help of our resident psychologist to ensure maximum productivity and engagement.

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Founder / Interior designer

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Architect

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Photographer