Poltava State Medical University
International Students
27%
Tuition
Varies by program
About Poltava State Medical University
Poltava State Medical University (PSMU) is one of the oldest and leading higher education institutions in Ukraine. Its history began with the odontological faculty established at Kharkiv Medical Academy in 1921 — the first specialized academic institution for training dental surgeons in Ukraine. In 1967 the institution moved to Poltava. The university has operated under its current name since 2021. Today it trains more than 5,000 students, including 1,350 international students from 45 countries, across medical, dental, pharmaceutical, biological and health sciences programs.
Institution profile
- Short name
- ПДМУ / PSMU
- Founded
- 1921
- Ownership
- public
- Institution type
- University
- Research university
- Yes
Should you apply?
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Scholarships available
Funding opportunities exist for international students
Admissions
- Application deadlines
- Vary by program and intake
Academics
- Total students
- 5,000
- Language
- Ukrainian, English
- Degrees
- Bachelor, Master, PhD
Cost & support
- Tuition
- Varies by program
- Scholarships
- Available
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Tuition & living costs
Tuition: Varies by program
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About
Poltava State Medical University (PSMU) is one of Ukraine's oldest higher education institutions, founded in 1921, offering medical and health sciences programs to over 5,000 students including 1,350 international students from 45 countries.
Official resources
Contact admissions
- International admissions
- international@pdmu.edu.ua+38 (0532) 697092
- General contact
- mail@pdmu.edu.ua+380532602051
- Domestic admissions
- pricom@pdmu.edu.ua+380532697085
Ready to apply?
Start your application on the university's official site.

