Health and Medical Insurance

Medical Insurance

According to Russian law, foreign citizens are required to obtain medical insurance either before or after entering Russia. If you have not purchased insurance prior to your arrival, you must obtain a Voluntary Medical Insurance (VMI) policy once you arrive at Samara University. The staff of the International Office will advise you on recommended insurance companies and guide you through the application procedure. The cost of a VMI policy for foreign citizens in Russia is approximately 5,000 rubles. VMI covers emergency first aid and specialized emergency medical care. Your insurance policy will include the addresses and phone numbers of medical institutions where you can receive assistance. If an international student does not have a valid VMI policy, or if medical expenses exceed the policy coverage, the student will be required to pay for all medical services received, except for emergency care. A policy cannot be issued retroactively after an insured event has already occurred.

If you require a consultation with a specialist, the university therapist will refer you to Samara State Medical University Clinics, located at 165B Karl Marx Avenue. To get to the hospital, you can take buses No. 1, 37, 67, 46, 84, trolleybuses No. 12, 17, 20.

Ambulance

Ambulance services are free for international students and provided in life-threatening situations that require immediate medical intervention (such as accidents, injuries, or poisonings). In case of a medical emergency, dial 03 from your home phone, and 112 from your mobile phone. The operator will ask for your name, the reason for the emergency, and your address and phone number. Please have your passport and insurance policy ready. The ambulance usually arrives within 30 to 60 minutes.

Health Care and Spa Treatments

All international students who hold a voluntary medical insurance policy are eligible for Samara University health care and spa treatment programs. General rehabilitation programs are offered at an on-campus facility located in Dormitory No. 5 at 46 Revolyutsionnaya Street. The facility includes a rehabilitation center and a hydrotherapy (water treatment) center. The center also has a workout room, an emotional relaxation room, and a treatment and procedure room.