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History of VMSKPR

Professor Ruzuddinov Dental College is more than an educational institution — it is a success story that began in 1992.

Our journey

1992

The college was founded by the talented scientist and physician, Doctor of Medical Sciences, Professor Saurbek Ruzuddinovich Ruzuddinov. From its very first days, it became a training ground for top-class specialists.

Classrooms at the Kazakh National Medical University clinic and the first practice room on Kazybek Bi Street, where students learned to make metal-ceramic and fixed prostheses under the guidance of experienced teachers — B.I. Zhaksybaev, T.A. Popova (Bizhanova) and others.

1994

The first dental technicians graduated with state diplomas.

1997

Thanks to effective management, students came to the college from Egypt, Lebanon, Ethiopia, Morocco, Syria and Sierra Leone. In 1997–1998, seven international students received their diplomas.

1999

Opening branches in 1998–1999 boosted growth: student numbers rose from 199 to 226, and graduates from 52 to 82. The college passed State Certification and renewed its licence in Orthopaedic Dentistry.

2000

The college graduated 65 specialists.

2003

Training began in medical-technical specialties: Medical Optics and Installation, Maintenance and Repair of Medical Equipment — specialists in these fields were hardly trained anywhere else in Kazakhstan at the time. In 2003–2005, the college graduated 138, 128 and 153 students.

2004

The first medical-technical specialists graduated.

2015

The college moved to a new modern seven-storey building at 263 Bogenbai Batyr Street with a total area of 4,549 m².

Mission

To provide high-quality, practice-oriented education based on an optimal combination of fundamental knowledge and applied skills. We build students' professional competence by involving them in solving real challenges of modern medicine.

Vision

We see the college as a leader in Kazakhstan and an internationally recognised educational centre producing competitive healthcare specialists who are ready for the challenges of the future and meet the highest expectations of society and employers.

Our goals

Quality education

To train in-demand specialists who apply the principles of evidence-based medicine and advanced research methods.

Professional growth

To develop our teachers by working with leading educational institutions in Kazakhstan and abroad.

Successful employment

To build strong ties with medical organisations to help our graduates find jobs.

Academic integrity

To foster a culture of honesty and involve students in assessing the quality of education.

Modern facilities

To continuously improve and modernise the college's teaching and material resources.

International cooperation

Memoranda with educational institutions in Tatarstan, the Chechen Republic, Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan.

Facilities

For our students

A modern building with a total area of 4,549 m², designed for comfortable and effective learning.

50equipped classrooms
104computers in 2 computer labs with internet
215seats in the assembly hall
4,549 m²total building area

Simulation Centre

And education quality monitoring centre — for practising hands-on skills.

Gym and sports ground

A sports hall and an equipped outdoor summer sports ground.

Medical office and canteen

A licensed medical office and a canteen for students.

Licence and accreditation

The college is licensed (State Licence No. KZ46LAA00008491 of 27.03.2017) and holds institutional (IA-D No. 080) and specialised accreditation from IAAQE (НКАОКО).

The college provides social support to students and staff through financial aid and tuition discounts. In 2018, discounts totalled 6,663,500 tenge.

Nursing · SA-B No. 0070/1
Dentistry · SA-B No. 0070/2
Pharmacy · SA-B No. 0070/3
Orthopaedic Dentistry · SA-B No. 0070/4
Medical Optics · SA-B No. 0070/5
Medical equipment installation, maintenance and repair · SA-B No. 0070/6