The University is situated in St. Petersburg, Russia. It is the oldest independent paediatric University in the world, founded in 1952. In 2005, this University was awarded a gold medal in the nomination of top 100 Universities and the then Rector of the university was also awarded the best Rector of the year.
There are four programs in the University viz.
1. Doctor of Medicine with a specialization in Paediatrics (MD)
2. Doctor of Medicine (MD)
3. Doctor of Dental Medicine (DDM)
4. Master in Clinical Psychology
PG training to get a PhD is also available.
Few scientific schools in the University are:
1. Pathology of young children of M.S. Maslov
2. Paediatrics of A.F.Tur
3. Infectious Diseases of M.G. Danilevich
4. Paediatric surgery of G.A. Bayirov
5. Paediatric Nephrology of A.V. Papayan
6. Paediatric Gynaecology of N.V. Kobozev etc.
The education here is of high status and quality. Full English medium of studies, affordability and easy visa process attracts a large number of students all over from the globe. The duration of the entire course is 6 years. Degree from this University is accredited all over the globe.