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Kazan State Veterinary Academy

History

Kazan State Veterinary Academy stands as the oldest veterinary educational institution in Russia, with a distinguished history spanning over 150 years. Founded on May 31, 1873, by order of Alexander II as the N.E. Bauman Kazan Veterinary Institute, the academy was strategically established in Kazan due to the city’s position on a major route for cattle herds being transported from Asia to Europe. This location made it a crucial center for veterinary education and animal health protection along one of the continent’s most important trade corridors. In 1995, the institute received its present name, formally becoming the Kazan State Academy of Veterinary Medicine named after N.E. Bauman. Throughout its 150-year existence, the academy has cultivated numerous scientific schools of excellence and trained more than 22,000 veterinarians and agricultural specialists who have achieved significant success both within Russia and internationally. The institution remains a cornerstone of veterinary education, maintaining its commitment to advancing animal health and agricultural science.

Kazan State Academy of Veterinary Medicine Enterance
Kazan State Academy Classroom
Current Position and Infrastructure

Today, Kazan State Academy of Veterinary Medicine is recognized as the seventh-best veterinary science university in Russia and maintains an affiliated membership with the European Association of Establishments for Veterinary Education (EAEVE). The academy currently educates over 2,000 students, including more than 160 international students from various countries. The institution is organized into three faculties and 19 departments, staffed by more than 100 faculty members, of which 90% hold advanced academic degrees. The academy operates modern facilities spread across two campuses in Kazan with specialized laboratories, classrooms equipped with projectors and interactive boards, and technical training facilities. These include state-of-the-art equipment for radiography, electron microscopy, physiotherapy, orthopedic care, and computer-aided learning. The academy also provides comprehensive student support services, including dining facilities, medical care in collaboration with local polyclinics, and a student employment center that coordinates internships and job placement opportunities for graduates.

Foreign Student Opportunities

The academy actively welcomes international students and maintains an extensive network of educational partnerships with institutions across Europe, Asia, and Africa. International candidates can pursue preparatory education through the academy’s dedicated pre-university training center, which offers Russian language instruction combined with foundational courses in mathematics, biology, and chemistry, running from September through July. International students have access to diverse degree programs including bachelor’s programs, specialist degrees, master’s programs, and doctoral research opportunities. The academy facilitates student mobility and cultural exchange through cooperation agreements with leading universities in Germany, Denmark, Bulgaria, Turkey, and other nations. Additionally, the academy actively participates in international academic projects and organizes student exchange programs that provide valuable opportunities for cross-cultural learning and professional development in veterinary medicine.

Departments and Faculties
Faculty of Veterinary Medicine

The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine is the academy’s oldest and most prestigious division, with training of veterinarians beginning in 1874. This four-year veterinary program and five-year integrated program have produced approximately 19,000 skilled veterinarians over 150 years. Faculty graduates have achieved recognition both domestically and internationally, with 330 alumni receiving the distinguished title of Honored Veterinarian of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Tatarstan.

Departments:

  • Small Animal Surgery
  • Obstetrics and Pathology
  • Anatomy and Pathological Anatomy
  • Histology
  • Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment with Radiological Methods
  • Veterinary Medical Examination
  • Epizootiology and Parasitology
  • Pharmacology and Toxicology
  • Physiology and Pathological Physiology
  • Microbiology
  • Foreign Languages
  • Physical Education
Faculty of Biotechnology and Standardization

Established through a 2001 merger of the Faculty of Agricultural Engineering (founded in 1930) and the Faculty of Standardization and Certification, this faculty addresses modern agricultural and biotechnological challenges. It offers four-year programs in production technology and processing of agricultural products.

Departments:

  • Biological and Organic Chemistry
  • Biology, Genetics and Animal Breeding
  • Feed Science
  • Natural Sciences
  • Livestock and Livestock Hygiene Technologies
  • Production Technology and Processing of Agricultural Products
  • Philosophy and History
  • Economics, Organization, Management and Information Technology
Additional Faculty of Vocational and Distance Education

Established in 1958 and continuously expanding, this faculty serves approximately 500 students through distance education, enabling rural agricultural workers to pursue professional qualifications. It offers five to five-and-a-half-year programs in the following areas:

Programs:

  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Veterinary and Health Examination
  • Livestock Products and Production Technology
  • Storage and Processing of Agricultural Products

The academy supports graduate employment through dedicated services that facilitate internships, organize job fairs, and connect students with future employers.

Graduate Education

The academy offers advanced graduate education through master’s and doctoral programs across multiple specializations. Graduate programs typically span three to four years and are delivered in Russian, providing rigorous advanced training for future veterinary professionals and researchers.

Specializations:

  • Biological Sciences
  • Animal Physiology
  • Diagnosis and Treatment of Animal Diseases
  • Pathology
  • Veterinary Microbiology
  • Virology
  • Epizootology
  • Toxicology and Pharmacology
  • Veterinary Surgery
  • Veterinary Sanitation and Ecology
  • Zoo Health Inspection
  • Animal Breeding and Reproduction