Northern State Medical University was founded in 1932 and is one of the best medical universities in Russia. The Northern State Medical University starts more than 85 years ago. The University is officially recognized by the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation, Pakistan Medical Council (PMC), and World Health Organisation(WHO). Northern State Medical University is the only institution offering medical education in the northernmost of Russia.
It currently hosts about 9000 students from 17 countries in 16 faculties and institutes and has a staff of 980, 394 of which are academics – including 80 professors, 250 PhD.