Avicenna Tajik State Medical University

Established in 1939, Avicenna Tajik State Medical University (ATSMU) has a long and proud history of excellence in medical education, scientific research and healthcare professional development. Located in Dushanbe, the capital of Tajikistan, it is an important centre and a prominent hub for international medical education in Central Asia, particularly for foreign students pursuing the MBBS program.

For decades the university has welcomed students from different countries, offering quality medical education in an academically rich and internationally diverse learning environment. The university is named after the legendary physician and scholar Abu Ali Ibn Sina (Avicenna), a remarkable heritage of medical knowledge and academic achievement.

With more than eight decades of experience, ATSMU combines academic teaching, scientific research, practical learning and clinical training. It has 62 academic departments and a network of more than 54 affiliated hospitals and healthcare institutions, and maintains 101 bilateral cooperation agreements with institutions and organizations across 16 countries.

Its academic community includes 7 academicians and corresponding members of the Academy of Medical Sciences of Tajikistan, with more than 297 doctors and candidates of medical sciences, professors and other specialists.

International recognition and listings of Avicenna Tajik State Medical University (ATSMU)

ATSMU maintains an international academic presence through global medical education directories, credential verification systems, medical regulatory organizations and institutional quality assurance frameworks.

International institutional accreditation and international program accreditation are reported by the university. Educational programs are reported by ATSMU as aligned with WFME standards.

A diverse, multicultural learning environment

ATSMU has established itself as an attractive destination for international medical students in Central Asia, welcoming students from 32 countries around the world.

The university provides a multicultural academic environment where students from different nationalities, cultures and educational backgrounds come together to pursue medical education and build lifelong international connections.

With a long-standing tradition of educating international students, ATSMU promotes cultural diversity, international academic cooperation and a welcoming student community. This helps students develop the communication, teamwork and professional skills essential for their future medical careers.

A truly international medical student community, bringing together future healthcare professionals from across the world.

54+ affiliated hospitals: transforming knowledge into clinical competence

One of the major strengths of ATSMU is its extensive clinical training network of more than 54 affiliated clinical hospitals and healthcare institutions.

ATSMU emphasizes practical medical education alongside academic teaching. Through clinical learning in affiliated hospitals, students gain exposure to different medical specialties, patient-care environments, diagnostic procedures and clinical practices, bridging the gap between theory and real-world medical practice.

54+ affiliated hospitals and healthcare institutions: building the knowledge, confidence and clinical competence of future doctors.

Strong academic foundations & advanced medical training

Medical education at ATSMU builds a strong academic foundation before progressing to advanced clinical knowledge. The structured approach integrates basic medical sciences, pre-clinical education, simulation-based training and clinical exposure, because competent doctors are developed through a thorough understanding of fundamentals and the ability to apply that knowledge in practice.

Core basic medical science subjects

• Human Anatomy
• Human Physiology
• Medical Biochemistry
• Histology and Embryology
• Medical Biology
• Medical Genetics
• Microbiology
• Pathology
• Pharmacology

A. Strong foundation in basic medical sciences. A strong understanding of these subjects provides the foundation for learning clinical medicine and developing sound medical reasoning.

Comprehensive pre-clinical education

B. Comprehensive pre-clinical education. The pre-clinical stage prepares students for clinical practice through systematic theoretical teaching, laboratory-based learning, practical classes and early development of medical skills.

Students are encouraged to understand the mechanisms of diseases, normal and abnormal body functions, diagnostic principles and the scientific basis of medical treatment.

C. Advanced simulation-based medical training

ATSMU features a large medical simulation training centre, described by the university as the largest simulation centre in Central Asia. Students develop practical medical skills in a controlled educational setting before applying their knowledge in real clinical environments.

• Clinical examination techniques
• Basic life support and emergency response skills
• Practical procedural skills
• Patient-care simulations
• Clinical decision-making and teamwork
• Development of confidence in medical practice

D. Strong clinical knowledge & hospital-based learning

Following fundamental and pre-clinical knowledge, students progressively advance towards clinical medical education across more than 54 affiliated hospitals and healthcare institutions, gaining exposure to different specialties, patient management, clinical examinations and diagnostic approaches. This integration of theory, simulation and hospital exposure builds a comprehensive understanding of medical science and clinical practice.

Our educational philosophy

1. Strong Basics
2. Comprehensive Pre-Clinical Education
3. Advanced Simulation Training
4. Extensive Clinical Exposure
5. Competent Medical Professionals

ATSMU aims to develop graduates with a strong foundation in medical science, sound clinical understanding, practical skills and professional responsibility.

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