In connection with recent events in Ukraine, Donetsk National Medical University moved to Kropyvnytskyi – a city in the center of Ukraine. The University has several administrative buildings and hostels. All the teaching staff has been transferred to Kropyvnytskyi as well as all the scientific centres and hospitals for international students to gain practical experience. At the moment the Donetsk National Medical University works in a regular mode and provides top-quality education in English for students from Ukraine and all over the world.
Donetsk National Medical University “DNMU” is one of the best and the largest medical university in Eastern Europe. Donetsk National Medical University was established in 1930 as Donetsk Medical Institute. In 1994 DNMU was given the status of a University and in 2008 DNMU got the status of National Medical University and it was renamed to Donetsk National Medical University. DNMU is counted as one of the best medical schools in Ukraine and in all over Europe. Donetsk National Medical University was the first medical university in Ukraine that was recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO) and by the Directory of I-Med Schools. Donetsk National Medical University is registered with the World Medical Universities list.
Donetsk National Medical University was the first medical university in Ukraine and in eastern Europe that started the faculties of Medicine and Dentistry in the English language for foreign students in 1991 after the independence of Ukraine. The university is attested according to the highest (the fourth) Level of accreditation. The Donetsk National Medical University activities confirm The Constitution of Ukraine, Ukrainian legislation, acts issued by the President and the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine, Decrees of the Health Department and Education Department of Ukraine, and the University Rules. Donetsk National Medical University is the most attractive to foreign students among other Ukrainian medical universities due to its high ranking, high level of specialist training, high-tech laboratories, good knowledge of the English language of the staff, and campus system of the DNMU.
History
In 1805, a branch of medical science was established at Imperial Donetsk University, later evolving into the Faculty of Medicine. Following several mergers and reorganizations, the Donetsk Medical Academy was formed in 1920, integrating the Medical Faculty of Donetsk University with the Donetsk Medical Institute and Donetsk Women’s Medical Society. In 1921, the Donetsk Medical Academy was renamed Donetsk Medical Institute, housing faculties in both medical and odontology fields. Subsequent changes occurred, with the Medical Department of the Donetsk Medical Institute undergoing reorganization in 1930, focusing on prophylactic treatment. By 1937, the medical-prophylactic faculty was renamed as the medical faculty of the Donetsk Medical Institute.
In 1992, further restructuring took place, leading to the establishment of the Medical Faculty within the Donetsk Medical Institute, subsequently renamed Donetsk State Medical University in 1994. It marked a significant milestone in the university’s history, solidifying its position as a leading institution in medical education and research. The evolution continued in 1994 with the division of the Medical Faculty of Donetsk State Medical University into two distinct entities: the first and second medical faculties. The developments underscored the university’s ongoing commitment to excellence in medical training and scholarship shapes the future of healthcare professionals and contributes to advancements in medical science.
University Today
Today more than 15000 students are studying at eight faculties of Donetsk National Medical University. Among them there are about 4200 foreign students from Russia, Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, USA, UK, Germany, Poland, Greece, Israel, Turkey, India, Nepal, Srilanka, China, Malaysia, Mauritius, Pakistan, Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon, Peru, Palestine, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Jordan, Syria, Tunisia, Kenya, Namibia, Zambia, Lebanon and from other countries studying at the DNMU at the moment. Due to the high level of specialist training and considerably low tuition fees, DNMU is one of the most attractive Ukrainian Medical Universities for foreigners.
In total more than 52,000 highly qualified doctors, well-known scientists, researchers, and health service organizers from Ukraine, Russia, and other CIS countries as well as from 96 countries of the world from Africa, Asia, Europe, and the Americas have graduated from the Donetsk National Medical University. Among them were more than 8000 foreign students from all over the world including 3 Doctors, 70 Candidates of Medical Science, and about 200 clinical post-graduates (residents).
At present the total teaching staff at Donetsk National Medical University“DNMU” is 1147. Among them are 150 professors and 243 Associate Professors, academic titles of doctors and candidates of medical sciences are respectively 117 and 449 people. The Donetsk National Medical University is a member of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine and two corresponding members of AMS of Ukraine, 4 laureates of the State Prize of Ukraine, 18 distinguished scientists and engineers, 8 distinguished doctors, 2 Honoured workers of Education of Ukraine, 37 full members of international and departmental academies science, 1 Hero of Ukraine. Donetsk National Medical University was recognized as the best training-methodical center among Ukrainian medical universities in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011 and was awarded certificates from the Ukrainian Health Ministry and Ministry of Education.
Faculties
- Faculty of General Medicine;
- Faculty of Pediatrics;
- Faculty of Dentistry (Stomatology);
- Faculty of Pharmacy;
- Faculty of Post-Graduate Education;
- Faculty of Preventive Medicine;
- Faculty of Nursing.
Departments and Institutes
- Department of Dermatology, Venerology, and Medical Cosmetology;
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology № 3;
- Department of Operative Surgery and Topographic Anatomy;
- Department of Pediatrics № 2;
- Department of Dentistry;
- Department of General Practice – Family Medicine;
- Department of Emergency Medicine states, Anesthesiology and Intensive care;
- Department of Surgery № 1;
- Department of Internal Medicine № 1 and Clinical Pharmacology;
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology № 2;
- Department of Health and Environment № 2;
- Department of Surgical Dentistry and Maxillofacial Surgery;
- Department of Therapeutic Dentistry;
- Department of Orthopedic Dentistry;
- Department of Neurosurgery;
- Department of Surgery № 3;
- Department of Ophthalmology;
- Department of Otorynolyarynhology;
- Department of Children’s Dentistry, Child maxillofacial surgery and Implantology;
- Department of Propaedeutics Pediatrics № 2;
- Department of Physiology;
- Department of Medical Biology;
- Department of Medical and Biological Physics and Medical Informatics;
- Department of Physical Education and Health;
- Department of Surgery № 2;
- Department of Interior and Occupational Diseases;
- Department of Oncology;
- Department of Social Medicine, Organization and Health Economics;
- Department of Microbiology, Virology and Immunology;
- Department of Medical Genetics;
- Department of Pediatric Infectious Diseases;
- Department of Disaster Medicine and Military Medicine;
- Department of Biological Chemistry;
- Department of Philosophy, Sociology, and Medical Sociology;
- Department of Psychiatry, Addiction, and Medical Psychology;
- Department of Propaedeutics Pediatrics № 1;
- Department of Propaedeutics Internal Medicine № 1;
- Department of Pathomorphology;
- Department of Neurology;
- Department of General Surgery;
- Department of Health and Environment № 1;
- Department of Pediatric Surgery and Pediatric Anesthesiology;
- Department of Internal Medicine № 2 and Clinical Immunology and Allergology;
- Department of Histology, Cytology and Embryology;
- Department of Epidemiology;
- Department of Pharmacology and Medical Recipes;
- Department of Traumatology and Orthopedics;
- Department of Language Training for Foreign Nationals;
- Department of Physical Rehabilitation and Sports Medicine with a course in physical and health education;
- Department of Latin Language and Medical Terminology;
- Department of Foreign Languages;
- Department of Infectious Diseases;
- Department of Internal Medicine № 3;
- Department of Human Anatomy;
- Department of Tuberculosis and Pulmonology;
- Department of Urology, Nephrology and Andrology;
- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology № 1;
- Department of Forensic Medicine and the Foundations of Law;
- Department of The Ukrainian Language, the Foundations of Psychology and Pedagogy;
- Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine;
- Department of Dermatology, Venerology, and AIDS;
- Department of Foundations of Economic Theory and Cultural Studies;
- Department of Propaedeutics Internal Medicine № 2;
- Department of Pathology Physiology;
- Department of Pediatrics and Neonatology № 1;
- Department of Medical and Bioorganic Chemistry;
Institutes of DNMU
On the campus of Donetsk National Medical University, 11 different institutes are working for research, international cooperation in medicine, and different fields:
- The Center of Endoscopic Surgeries;
- The Center of international cooperation ” the Fruit as the patient “;
- The Center of cellular and fabric transplantation;
- The Regional medical center ” Medicine and safety of work “;
- The Center of Dermocosmetology and Aesthetic Medicine;
- The International medical physical and chemical center;
- Clinic for Joints of Endoprotezic Therapy;
- The Central Research Laboratory;
- The Donetsk Regional Center of Protection of Motherhood and Childhood;
- Scientific Research Institute of Medical Problems of Family;
- Donetsk scientifically-research Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics.
Accommodation
Donetsk National Medical University has a very good hostel system with fully furnished rooms, a quiet study environment, and a surrounding recreation center. DNMU has 9 hostels with a total area of 44512 sq.m for accommodation of 4356 students. Rooms on campus are available for students. All hostel rooms are furnished and vary in size and number of conveniences. Dormitory rooms at the Donetsk National Medical University hostel accommodate 2 or 3 students in a room.
All rooms are equipped with a bed, mattress, pillow, blanket, desk, chair, heater, water heaters, and suitable lighting for both study and relaxation. There are common areas for international students to play and mingle. Upon the student’s arrival on campus, specific accommodations are assigned and after a satisfactory health report, the student will be accommodated in the room which is allotted to him.
Off-campus housing can be obtained in nearby apartments. Available apartments and houses are furnished and vary in size, cost, and number of conveniences. Life in Kropyvnytskyi is friendly and devoid of rush. While at first, some students may miss their home environment, native foods, or a hurried pace, they soon learn to appreciate and enjoy a culture different from their own.
In the hostel each room is attached to the kitchen is provided for students to cook food to their own taste. Students need to supply their own kitchen utensils. Meals may be bought from various food outlets. All the rooms are provided with heaters. Our hostels feature 24-hour access to security and emergency services, making it easy to get assistance when you need it. As a campus resident, students have access to all the Donetsk National Medical University support services such as campus Security Services, Counseling Services, and Health Services.