Grodno State Medical University (GrSMU) is a public medical university in Grodno, western Belarus. It opened as a medical institute in 1958, with 250 students admitted for the first year, and has trained international students for the six-year General Medicine programme in Russian or English.[1][2] Its Medical Faculty for International Students reports 1,355 students from 31 countries.[2]
For 2026/27 the annual tuition is $4,500 in Russian and $5,000 to $5,300 in English, depending on the year of study, for international citizens other than Russian and Turkmen citizens, who have separate rates.[3] We could not confirm a QS World University Rankings 2027 position for GrSMU.[4]
Key facts
| Official name | Гродненский государственный медицинский университет (Grodno State Medical University, GrSMU) |
| Location | Grodno, Belarus (80 Gorkogo Street, 230009 Grodno)[5] |
| Type | Public medical university[1] |
| Founded | 1958 (State Medical Institute in Grodno; first classes 1 October 1958); university status in 2000 according to Wikipedia[1] |
| Faculties | Medical Faculty for International Students; General Medicine; Pediatrics; Medical Diagnostics; Mental Health Medicine[6] |
| International students | 1,355 from 31 countries at the Medical Faculty for International Students; 1,126 are English-speaking and 229 Russian-speaking (undated page)[2] |
| Total students | 5,124 full-time equivalent in the Times Higher Education 2026 edition (Xuanxiao)[4] |
| Programme for international students | General Medicine, 6 years, full-time and paid; degree Doctor of Medicine[2] |
| Languages of teaching | Russian or English[2] |
| QS World University Rankings 2027 | Not confirmed (no position found)[4] |
| Tuition 2026/27, Russian-taught | $4,500 per year[3] |
| Tuition 2026/27, English-taught | $5,300 (year 1) · $5,100 (years 2–4) · $5,000 (years 5–6) per year[3] |
| Entry requirement | Secondary school certificate with Chemistry, Biology and Physics; minimum passing grade C[7] |
| Official website | grsmu.by |
Checked against the sources listed at the bottom of this page on 8 November 2026.
About Grodno State Medical University
The State Medical Institute in Grodno was established under a decree of the Council of Ministers of the Byelorussian SSR of 9 August 1958 to provide medical training and research in the western region of Belarus. It admitted 250 students for 1958/59 and held its first classes on 1 October 1958.[1] Wikipedia says it received university status in 2000.[8]
The university lists five faculties on its site: the Medical Faculty for International Students, General Medicine, Pediatrics, Medical Diagnostics and Mental Health Medicine.[6] Its history page says the university has five academic buildings.[1] Times Higher Education (THE) counts 5,124 full-time-equivalent students, according to Xuanxiao.[4]
The Medical Faculty for International Students says its students come from 31 countries; Sri Lanka has the largest group (728), followed by Turkmenistan (216), India (191), Nigeria (94) and the Maldives (51). The page is undated.[2]
How is GrSMU ranked?
We could not confirm a position for GrSMU in the QS World University Rankings 2027, published on 18 June 2026. The Xuanxiao profile shows no QS position and no other ranking position for GrSMU, and the university’s English pages that we read give no ranking either.[4][6] The QS website blocks automated access, so we could not read the table there.
Rankings differ by publisher and year, so treat one position as one view. How we compile rankings. For the national picture, see universities in Belarus.
What can you study at GrSMU?
International students can study General Medicine in Russian or in English. The programme corresponds to a 6-year M.D. course, is full-time and paid, and leads to an international diploma with the qualification of physician and the title Doctor of Medicine.[2] Classes begin on 1 September; first-year students may start until 15 October.[2]
International students study 62 disciplines at 44 departments of the university. English-taught groups are led by teachers who have completed English courses and are certified in the language; the faculty counts 231 of them, among them 16 professors and 84 associate professors.[2] The university also runs preparatory courses, listed in its Admission & Aid menu.[6]
How much does GrSMU cost in 2026/27?
| General Medicine, 2026/27 | Per year | Per semester |
|---|---|---|
| Taught in Russian | $4,500 | $2,250 |
| Taught in English, year 1 | $5,300 | $2,650 |
| Taught in English, years 2–4 | $5,100 | $2,550 |
| Taught in English, years 5–6 | $5,000 | $2,500 |
These are the fees for international citizens and stateless persons permanently residing outside Belarus, admitted on the results of an interview, except citizens of the Russian Federation and Turkmenistan.[3] Citizens of the Russian Federation have their own schedule in Russian rubles: 350,000 RUB per year for Russian-taught and 430,000 RUB per year for English-taught General Medicine. Citizens of Turkmenistan have a further schedule in rubles.[3]
The page lists General Medicine only. We found no fees for other programmes for international students. For rent and living costs, see our Belarus guide.
How do you apply to GrSMU?
The International Affairs Department describes a step-by-step route:[7]
- Documents by e-mail: you choose a programme and e-mail a form, an application, a medical certificate, your passport and its translation, your birth certificate, the original higher secondary certificate with the subjects studied and marks, and a certificate of non-criminal record translated into English or Russian.[7]
- Response and invitation: the university says it notifies you within one week whether the application is approved. Citizens of visa-regime countries need an invitation to study to get a Belarusian visa.[7]
- Admission: the admission board decides on the basis of the documents and a personal interview. After a positive decision you sign an agreement. Documents must carry notarised translations.[9]
The university also publishes an approximate list of admission test questions for English-taught applicants and a regulation on foreign citizens’ admission for 2026/2027.[9] The university also links a digital applicant office for foreign citizens.[6] We give no deadlines here because they change every year; check the current regulation with the university.
Which language level do you need?
GrSMU does not name a language certificate or CEFR level (the European scale from A1 to C2) on the pages we read. You choose Russian or English as the language of study, and admission includes a personal interview.[2][9] The university publishes a list of admission-test topics for applicants to the English-taught programme.[9]
The entry requirement on the programme page is a secondary school certificate with compulsory study and final results in Chemistry, Biology and Physics.[2] The invitation page names those three subjects as the core subjects and gives C as the minimum passing grade.[7]
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Grodno State Medical University cost for international students?
For 2026/27 General Medicine costs $4,500 a year in Russian, and $5,300 (year 1), $5,100 (years 2–4) or $5,000 (years 5–6) in English. Citizens of Russia and Turkmenistan have separate schedules.[3]
Is Grodno State Medical University taught in English?
Yes. International students can study General Medicine in English or Russian. English-speaking students are the majority at the Medical Faculty for International Students (1,126 of 1,355).[2]
How long is the General Medicine programme?
Six years, full-time, leading to the title Doctor of Medicine.[2]
How is Grodno State Medical University ranked?
We could not confirm a QS 2027 position, and the Xuanxiao profile lists no ranking position.[4]
More about studying in Belarus
- Belarus: best universities
- Cost of Studying Abroad
- International Student Scholarships
- University Ranking Methodology
More university profiles in Belarus
- Belarusian National Technical University
- Belarusian State Medical University
- Belarusian State University
Sources
[1] Grodno State Medical University: History of the University (page without a date)
[2] GrSMU Medical Faculty for International Students: Information about the Faculty (programmes, students, teaching staff) (page without a date; student figures undated)
[3] GrSMU Medical Faculty for International Students: Educational programmes and tuition fee (fees for 2026/2027; also mentions 2025/2026 amendments)
[4] Xuanxiao: Grodno State Medical University (no QS or other position listed) (aggregator; students per THE 2026 edition; QS blocks automated access)
[5] Grodno State Medical University: Contacts (Russian) (page without a date; address)
[6] Grodno State Medical University: home page (English) (page without a date; lists faculties, preparatory courses and the applicant office; official site of a state university)
[7] GrSMU International Affairs Department: Obtaining a study invitation (page without a date)
[8] Wikipedia: Grodno State Medical University (university status in 2000; no dates for other figures)
[9] GrSMU International Affairs Department: Admission (page without a date; mentions the 2026/2027 regulation)
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