Established in 1936, the Tver State Medical University, is one of the oldest and most reputed medical universities in Russia. It is a public educational institution and operates under the supervision of the Ministry of Health and Social Development and Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation. For more than 70 years, Tver State Medical University has been playing a leading role in the development of medical science and training of medical practitioners and scientists.

Tver State Medical University is always among the top ten medical educational institutions according to the annual official rating of the 48 Russian Medical Educational Institutions. Today, it is the largest medical scientific, research and educational center, noted for its extensive clinical and laboratory base and a brilliant teaching staff. The University possesses a complex of buildings designed for practical classes, lectures, laboratory studies, research work and auxiliary services.

The university has won the “Prestigious Nations Friendship National Award” for making an outstanding contribution to international education, collaboration and development.