Kuban State Medical University

Kuban State Medical University, based in Krasnodar and founded in 1920, is a well established medical school that trains physicians, dentists, pharmacists and public health specialists. With about 6,000 students including an international cohort, KubSMU combines classroom instruction with practical clinical training and affiliations with regional hospitals to prepare graduates for clinical practice and further specialization.

The university emphasizes hands-on learning and clinical rotations across a variety of hospital departments, supported by experienced faculty and research activity in medical sciences. Students gain direct patient contact during their studies and benefit from simulation facilities, laboratories and partnerships that support applied learning and professional development. International collaboration and research projects further broaden training options.

For international students KubSMU offers structured clinical exposure and a pathway toward licensure and postgraduate study, along with student services to support relocation and integration. Prospective applicants should prepare documentation of prior study, language readiness and a commitment to clinical training. KubSMU is suited to students seeking rigorous medical education with strong practical components in a regional healthcare setting.