Dagestan State Medical University

Dagestan State Medical University (DSMU)

Dagestan State Medical University is a public medical university located in Makhachkala, the capital city of the Republic of Dagestan, Russia. It is one of the leading medical institutions in Russia and is known for its strong emphasis on health sciences education and training.

Established: 1932
Location: Makhachkala, Republic of Dagestan, Russia
Rankings:

• National Ranking: Ranked within the top medical universities in Russia.
• Global Ranking: Recognized for excellence in healthcare education, though not ranked in the top global tables.

Programs Offered

Dagestan State Medical University offers a variety of medical and health science programs for undergraduate, postgraduate, and international students.

Category	Programs Offered
Undergraduate	– General Medicine
	– Dentistry
	– Pharmacy
	– Nursing
Postgraduate	– Clinical Medicine
	– Surgery
	– Medical Research
	– Public Health
Specialized Programs	– Pediatrics
	– Pharmacy Technology

Ranking (Overall)

DSMU is ranked among the top medical universities in Russia and is particularly well-regarded in medical fields such as General Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmacy.

• National Medical University Ranking: Top 50 in Russia
• World Ranking: The university does not have a distinct world ranking, but it is highly regarded within Russia and the Eastern European medical education sector.

Estimated Tuition Fees per Year

Campus	Program Type	Fee Range (per year)
General Medicine (Undergraduate)	Home/EU	₽300,000 – ₽400,000
	International	₽400,000 – ₽600,000
Dentistry (Undergraduate)	Home/EU	₽350,000 – ₽450,000
	International	₽450,000 – ₽650,000
Pharmacy (Undergraduate)	Home/EU	₽250,000 – ₽350,000
	International	₽350,000 – ₽550,000
Clinical Medicine (Postgraduate)	Home/EU	₽400,000 – ₽600,000
	International	₽500,000 – ₽700,000
Pharmacy Technology (Postgraduate)	Home/EU	₽300,000 – ₽450,000
	International	₽400,000 – ₽550,000

Visa

Russian Student Visa (for Dagestan State Medical University)

• Eligibility:
  • Accepted Offer: You must have an offer from DSMU for a medical or health science course.
  • Proof of Financial Support: Evidence showing you have sufficient funds to cover your tuition fees and living costs.
  • Required Funds: Students must show the ability to cover living expenses, typically ₽25,000 per month.
• Visa Processing Time: Typically 1-3 weeks. It’s recommended to apply at least 2 months prior to your course start date.

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Total Travel Cost

Campus	Flight Cost (One-time)	Local Travel	International Travel	Total Travel Cost (per year)
Dagestan State Medical University	₽35,000 – ₽55,000	₽10,000 – ₽15,000	₹30,000 – ₹50,000	Minimum: ₽45,000

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Cost of Living

Category	Makhachkala (DSMU)	Other Areas in Dagestan
Accommodation	₽15,000 – ₽25,000/month	₽10,000 – ₽20,000/month
Food	₽6,000 – ₽12,000/month	₽5,000 – ₽10,000/month
Transportation	₽1,000 – ₽2,000/month	₽1,000 – ₽2,000/month
Utilities & Other	₽2,000 – ₽4,000/month	₽2,000 – ₽4,000/month
Total Monthly Cost	₽24,000 – ₽40,000	₽20,000 – ₽36,000
Total Annual Cost	₽288,000 – ₽480,000	₽240,000 – ₽432,000

Accommodation

1. University-Managed Accommodation
   • Available on campus, mainly for first-year students.
   • Cost: From ₽10,000 per month for shared rooms to ₽25,000 for private rooms in university-managed dormitories.
2. Private Accommodation
   • Private rentals include rooms in shared apartments, private apartments, or private student hostels.
   • Cost: Typically from ₽15,000 per month for shared accommodation and can go up to ₽25,000 for private apartments.

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Food

1. Makhachkala and Surrounding Areas:
   • On-Campus Options: Traditional Russian and Dagestani cuisine available in campus cafeterias.
   • Off-Campus: Numerous cafes and restaurants offer local and international dishes, including Indian and Turkish cuisines.
   • Grocery Stores: Accessible local grocery stores for cooking at home, including some international food markets.