The Samarkand Medical Institute is the first medical university in Central Asia. The main goal of the Institute is to train highly qualified medical personnel meeting the requirements of world standards.

The history of the Institute dates back to1930. Over the years, the Institute has made an invaluable contribution to the development of medical science, not only at the local but also at the world level.

Moving with the times, the institute actively introduces innovative modular and electronic training technologies in the education process. Since 2013, the institute has implemented a credit-module education system based on and meeting the requirements of ECTS, which makes it possible to actively attract foreign students.

The Institute has very rich material and technical foundation. There are all the required conditions for obtaining high-quality medical education, accommodation, and leisure activities for students.

The stability and prestige of the Institute are determined by the development strategy, namely, a stable position in the group of higher education institutions-leaders in the training of health professionals, formed on the basis of the best traditions of quality teaching.