VolGMU’s history is a collection of many interesting facts and includes the development of medical education in the region. Students can take a glimpse of the glorious past of the university, where the traditions of Russian healthcare intertwine with modern advances in medical science.
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Stalingrad Medical Institute opened
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Foreign students began their journey
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Became Volgograd State Medical University
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73rd place in RAEX-100 National Ranking
From 1935 to Today
1935
On August 17, 1935, the Council of People’s Commissars of the USSR issued a resolution on the opening of the Stalingrad Medical Institute. The Faculty of Medicine was opened.
1940
In 1940, the first graduation of doctors took place.
1941
In 1941, the Medical Institute trained and graduated more than 670 doctors ahead of schedule.
WWII
The extensive bombing during the Second World War caused significant destruction, bringing the university’s construction to a halt.
1943
In 1943, the construction began again and the USSR issued an order to resume the work of the Stalingrad Medical Institute.
1961
In 1961, Stalingrad State Medical Institute was renamed Volgograd State Medical Institute. In the same year the Faculty of Dentistry was opened.
1962
The year 1962 was important as foreign students began their journey.
1993
In 1993, VGMI was transformed into the Volgograd State Medical Academy. In the same year, the Faculty of Postgraduate Professional Education was opened.
1995
In 1995, the Faculty of Pharmacy was opened.
2003
In 2003, Volgograd State Medical Academy was transformed into Volgograd State Medical University.
2004
In 2004, the Faculty of Social Work and Clinical Psychology was opened.
2021
In 2021, the Institute of Public Health was established, and the opening of the simulation laboratory took place.
2024
In 2024, VolGMU was introduced in global Times Higher Education (THE) university rankings for the first time.
2025
In 2025, VolGMU celebrated its 90th anniversary.
2026
In 2026, VolGMU climbed 15 positions in the RAEX-100 National University Ranking, taking 73rd place among the best universities in Russia.