Samara Medical Institute was opened in 1930 and in July 1993 the Institute was restructured and renamed as Samara State Medical University. The most noticeable and the oldest faculties include Otolaryngology, Ophthalmology, Surgery, Pediatrics, Surgical Dentistry, Traumatology, and Orthopedics faculties.

On average, 500 international students graduate from SSMU every year with comprehensive theoretical knowledge and practical skills. 20 countries recognize diplomas from this university.

The structure of the university includes

Six faculties and 77 departments; clinics with 1,015 beds; Institute of Dentistry; Institute of Preventive Medicine; Institute of Nursing Education; Institute of Professional Education; Institute of Innovative Development; Institute of Digital Development.

Its high scientific potential is determined by six in-house research institutes: Institute of Experimental Medicine and Biotechnology; Research Institute of Human Hygiene and Ecology; Research Institute of Eye Diseases; Research Institute of Hematology, Transfusiology and Intensive Care; Research Institute of Restorative Medicine and Rehabilitation; Research Institute of Cardiology.

Faculties

• General Medicine
• Preventive Medicine
• Dental/Stomatology
• Pediatrics
• Pharmacy
• Nursing

Annual tuition fee – 400,000 RUB