About the University

Moscow State Academy of Veterinary Medicine and Biotechnology named after K.I. Skryabin, established in 1919, is the oldest veterinary university in Russia and one of the country's leading specialised institutions for veterinary medicine, biotechnology, animal husbandry, and agricultural sciences.

For more than a century, the academy has trained thousands of highly qualified specialists who work in Russia and abroad. Located in Moscow, it serves as a major educational, methodological, and scientific centre for veterinary medicine, biology, biotechnology, zootechnics, and animal healthcare.

The academy combines strong academic traditions with modern scientific development, practical training, and international cooperation. It focuses on veterinary public health, food safety, biosecurity, biotechnology, sustainable agriculture, and animal welfare. Students benefit from specialised education, research activities, clinical learning, and a multicultural academic environment.

University Facts

  • Established in 1919.
  • Oldest veterinary university in Russia.
  • Located in Moscow, Russia.
  • One of Russia's leading specialised veterinary universities.
  • Major academic and scientific centre for veterinary medicine, biology, biotechnology, and animal husbandry.
  • Focuses on veterinary public health, food safety, biosecurity, biotechnology, and sustainable agriculture.
  • Trains specialists for veterinary, agricultural, biological, and food safety sectors.
  • International and multicultural student environment.
  • Supports international scientific conferences, symposiums, and academic cooperation.
  • Developing bilingual veterinary and biotechnology programs for international students.

Faculties & Institutes

  • Faculty of Veterinary Medicine
  • Faculty of Zootechnologies and Agribusiness
  • Faculty of Biotechnology and Ecology
  • Faculty of Part-Time and Evening Education
  • Faculty of Postgraduate Education and Internship
  • Preparatory Department