Lomonosov University

(MSU)

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Pasargad Editorial Team

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Russian Universities
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2026-01-08
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Lomonosov University

Overview

Lomonosov University was established in 1755 and is the top university in Russia globally. It is approved by the Iranian Ministry of Science and Health.

Student Statistics

  • Over 39,000 students with 16% international students
  • Ranked #37 in THE World Reputation Rankings 2025 (only Russian university in top 40)
  • Ranked #1 in Russia by QS for 13 consecutive years

Fields of Study

Beyond medicine and pharmacy, Lomonosov University offers programs in law, arts, humanities, computer science, social sciences, life sciences, technology, engineering, physics, economics, business, and psychology.

Advantages

  • International recognition and high global ranking
  • Consistently approved by Iranian Ministry of Science and Health
  • Access to dormitories and advanced research facilities including the largest library in Moscow with over 10 million volumes

Disadvantages

  • No dentistry program
  • Most courses offered in Russian (only some Master's and PhD programs in English)

Annual Tuition Fees

  • General Medicine: 734,000 rubles
  • Pharmacy: 634,000 rubles
  • Preparatory Course: 600,000 rubles

Required Documents

  • Passport and official translation
  • Diploma and transcripts with official translation
  • Blue Diploma (Nostrification) of the Russian Federation