Vladivostok State Medical University

Vladivostok State Medical University
Vladivostok State Medical University (VSMU) was founded in 1958 as the Vladivostok Medical Institute by a resolution of the RSFSR Council of Ministers. The university underwent several name changes, becoming Vladivostok State Medical University in 1995, and since 2013, it has been officially recognized as the State Educational Institution of Higher Professional Education "Vladivostok State Medical University" under the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation.
The university operates under the management of the Ministry of Health and Social Development of the Russian Federation, and it is a federal state budget educational institution. VSMU is licensed to conduct educational activities and has state accreditation, offering degrees in various medical and health-related fields.
The university offers a broad spectrum of academic programs, including undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate education in fields such as General Medicine, Medical Preventive Work, and Pediatrics. The university adheres to the principles of lifelong education, integrating pre-university training, secondary vocational education, and postgraduate residency programs. It also offers additional professional education programs.
VSMU is a leading educational and research center in the Russian Far East, conducting applied and fundamental research in medical, biological, psychological, chemical, and economic sciences related to healthcare. The university has three dissertation councils for the defense of doctoral and master's theses.
Faculties at Vladivostok State Medical University:
Medical Faculty
Military Faculty
Military Training Center
Pediatric Faculty
Faculty of Pharmacy
Faculty of Medical Prophylaxis and Medical Biochemistry
Pharmaceutical Faculty
Dentistry (Dental) Faculty
Faculty of Higher Nursing Education and Social Work
Faculty of Clinical Psychology
Continuous Medical Education
Postgraduate and Further Degree Studies
Pre-University Training


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Student Accommodation
The dormitory provides housing for non-resident students, offering shared rooms with 2-3 students per room. Each floor is equipped with a kitchen, two toilets, and a shower located in the basement. Due to limited room availability, students are encouraged to apply early.
Dormitory Facilities:
Kitchen
Laundry room
Medical aid cabinet
Gym
Reading room
Free internet connection

Students are not allowed to select their own rooms, and the dormitory operates under strict rules, which may not be comfortable for all students.

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Vladivostok City
Vladivostok is a key city and seaport located on the Far Eastern coast of Russia, serving as the capital of Primorye Krai and the Far Eastern Federal District. It is the final station of the Trans-Siberian Railway and a critical transport, industrial, trade, and financial hub for Russia. The city also serves as the main naval base for the Russian Pacific Fleet.
Vladivostok is situated on the Muraviev-Amursky Peninsula and islands in Peter the Great Bay, on the shore of the Sea of Japan. It is the largest scientific and educational center in the Far East, housing institutions like Far Eastern Federal University and the Far Eastern Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences.
Key Features of Vladivostok:
City Day: Vladivostok celebrates its City Day on the first weekend of July.
Climate: The city has a monsoon climate, with cold and dry winters, long and cool springs, warm and humid summers, and warm, dry autumns. The average temperature in January is -11.7°C, while in July it averages 18°C.
Economy: Vladivostok is a major center for shipbuilding, ship repair, and the production of fishing equipment. It is also home to significant fishing and refrigeration fleets. The city’s industrial machinery is primarily focused on these sectors.

Vladivostok is strategically located between the Trans-Siberian Railway and Pacific Ocean shipping routes, making it a critical cargo and passenger port. The city imports goods such as food, medicine, clothing, shoes, household appliances, and ships, while exporting seafood, timber, and metals. Vladivostok serves as an important transit hub for goods imported from Japan, South Korea, and China.
Transportation:
Vladivostok International Airport is located about 44 km north of the city and connects the city with major Russian destinations.
The federal highway A370 "Ussuri" links the city with Khabarovsk, and the A188 road connects it to Nakhodka.

Vladivostok’s position on the Pacific coast and its industrial, trade, and transport infrastructure make it one of Russia's most vital cities.