About
The I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University, also known as Sechenov University, is a public medical university in Moscow, Russia. The predecessor of the university was the Medical School of Moscow State University, which was founded in 1758 and was the first medical school in Russia. The university's medical ranking has long been ranked first in Russia and Eastern Europe.
Ranking Overview
Ranked Top 495 worldwide across 4 major ranking systems
Ranked in 23 subject rankings
QS World University Rankings
Academic Ranking of World Universities
U.S. News Best Global Universities Rankings
Key Facts
- Students
- 21,906
- Student-Staff Ratio
- 11.3 : 1
- Int'l Students
- 23%
- Female : Male
- 65 : 35
Historical Trend
Longitudinal View
QS
ARWU
US News
Top Subjects
Best-performing areasSubject Rankings
Detailed breakdownQS
5 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Dentistry | 51-120 | - | 2025 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 101-150 | - | 2026 |
| Medicine | 201-250 | - | 2026 |
| Biological Sciences | 251-300 | - | 2026 |
| Life Sciences & Medicine | =326 | 62.8 | 2026 |
US News
10 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Cell Biology | =131 | 52.6 | 2026 |
| Immunology | 155 | 52.6 | 2026 |
| Pharmacology and Toxicology | =196 | 52.6 | 2026 |
| Clinical Medicine | =209 | 52.6 | 2026 |
| Molecular Biology and Genetics | =251 | 52.6 | 2026 |
| Neuroscience and Behavior | 266 | 52.6 | 2026 |
| Oncology | =270 | 52.6 | 2026 |
| Biology and Biochemistry | =359 | 52.6 | 2026 |
| Materials Science | =496 | 52.6 | 2026 |
| Chemistry | =694 | 52.6 | 2026 |
ARWU
7 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Biomedical Engineering | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Dentistry | 201-300 | - | 2025 |
| Public Health | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Pharmacy & Pharmacology | 301-400 | - | 2025 |
| Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2023 |
| Human Biological Sciences | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
| Clinical Medicine | 401-500 | - | 2025 |
THE
4 subjects|
Subject
|
Rank
|
Score
|
Year
|
|---|---|---|---|
| Clinical & Health | 601–800 | 28.2 | 2026 |
| Life Sciences | 601–800 | 29.3 | 2026 |
| Social Sciences | 801–1000 | 21.6 | 2026 |
| Engineering & Technology | 1001–1250 | 21.4 | 2026 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the ranking of Sechenov University?
Sechenov University's performance in the latest university rankings: QS Rank 851-900, THE Rank 1001–1200, ARWU Rank 901-1000, US News Rank =495.
When was Sechenov University founded?
Sechenov University was founded in 1758.
What are the top subjects at Sechenov University?
Top subjects at Sechenov University include: Dentistry, Pharmacy & Pharmacology, Cell Biology, Immunology, Pharmacology and Toxicology.
Where is Sechenov University located?
Sechenov University is located in Moscow, Russia.