# Dnipro State Medical University > Medical university in Dnipro, Ukraine **Wikidata**: [Q4163203](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q4163203) **Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dnipro_State_Medical_University) **Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/dnipro-state-medical-university ## Summary Dnipro State Medical University is a higher education institution located in Dnipro, Ukraine, founded in 1801. It provides advanced learning and research opportunities in the medical field. The university serves a student body of 4,500 and is currently led by Rector Heorhiy Dziak. ## Key Facts - **Inception**: 1801 - **Location**: Dnipro, Ukraine (Coordinates: Lat 48.4612, Lon 35.0567) - **Type**: University (Higher education institution) - **Rector**: Heorhiy Dziak - **Student Count**: 4,500 - **Award Received**: Order of the Red Banner of Labour - **Official Website**: https://dmu.edu.ua/ (Ukrainian, English) - **Native Name**: Дніпровський державний медичний університет - **Commons Category**: Dnipro State Medical University - **Identifiers**: - **GRID ID**: grid.445382.c - **ISNI**: 0000000404003807 - **ROR ID**: 0469ncz24 - **VIAF ID**: 170282052 - **Ringgold ID**: 112855 - **Library of Congress Authority ID**: no2011058308 - **Microsoft Academic ID**: 905458539 (discontinued) - **Freebase ID**: /m/0j66l0h ## FAQs ### Q: What is the historical naming timeline of the university? A: The institution was previously named "Dnipropetrovsk Medical Institute" (officially from Aug 13, 1941, to Apr 19, 1994) and "Dnipropetrovsk State Medical Academy." It currently operates as Dnipro State Medical University. ### Q: In which languages is information about the university available? A: The university's official website offers content in Ukrainian and English. Wikipedia entries for the entity exist in 9 languages, including Arabic, Azerbaijani, Belarusian, Chinese, English, French, Russian, and Ukrainian. ### Q: What are the specific geographic coordinates of the university? A: The university is located at latitude 48.4612 and longitude 35.0567 in the city of Dnipro, Ukraine. ### Q: How is the university recognized in library and academic classification systems? A: It holds a Library of Congress Authority ID (no2011058308), a Ringgold ID (112855), and is recorded in the Global Research Identifier Database (GRID) as grid.445382.c. ## Why It Matters Dnipro State Medical University is a significant academic institution in Ukraine with a history dating back to 1801. It plays a crucial role in medical education and training, as evidenced by its substantial student population of 4,500. The university's importance is further underlined by its receipt of the Order of the Red Banner of Labour, a state award recognizing labor achievements. It maintains a strong international presence through various global academic identifiers and multilingual documentation. ## Notable For - **Historical Foundation**: Established in 1801, making it a long-standing institution. - **State Recognition**: Recipient of the Order of the Red Banner of Labour. - **Global Academic Integration**: Listed in multiple international registries including ISNI, VIAF, ROR, and GRID. - **Educational Scale**: Hosts a student body of 4,500. - **Multilingual Presence**: Documented in 9 different languages on Wikipedia. ## Body ### Governance and Leadership The university is administered by Rector **Heorhiy Dziak**. It operates as a distinct academic entity classified under the "university" category, functioning within the broader framework of higher education institutions. ### Location and Geography The university is situated in **Dnipro, Ukraine**. Its precise geographic coordinates are **48.4612° N latitude and 35.0567° E longitude**. The physical site is documented in the Wikimedia Commons category "Dnipro State Medical University," which includes an image file: `Dnipropetrovsk_State_Medical_Academy.JPG`. ### Institutional History and Names Founded in **1801**, the institution has undergone several name changes throughout its history: - **Dnipropetrovsk Medical Institute** (official name between Aug 13, 1941, and Apr 19, 1994). Also known as "Днепрапятроўскі медыцынскі інстытут" and "Дніпропетровський медичний інститут." - **Dnipropetrovsk State Medical Academy** (also known as "Дніпропетровська державна медична академія"). - **Dnipropetrovsk State Medical Institute** (also known as "Дніпропетровський державний медичний інститут"). - **Dnipro Medical University** (also known as "Дніпровський медичний університет"). - Its current official native label is **Дніпровський державний медичний університет**. The university also has several aliases in different languages, including Arabic ("أكاديمية دنيبروبيتروفسك الطبية الحكومية") and Chinese ("第聂伯罗彼得罗夫斯克医学院"). ### Academic Identifiers and Classifications The university is indexed in numerous national and international databases: - **Research Databases**: GRID (grid.445382.c), ROR (0469ncz24), Ringgold (112855), Microsoft Academic (905458539 - discontinued). - **Library & Authority Files**: Library of Congress (no2011058308), VIAF (170282052), ISNI (0000000404003807). - **Other IDs**: Freebase (/m/0j66l0h). ### Digital Presence The official website is **https://dmu.edu.ua/**, which supports Ukrainian and English languages. An older web address, **http://www.dsma.dp.ua/**, is also associated with the institution. The university maintains an RSS feed at **http://www.dsma.dp.ua/ua/?format=feed&type=rss**. It is listed on WikiProject Ukraine and has a sitelink count of 9 across various Wikipedia language editions (ar, arz, az, be, en, fr, ru, uk, zh). ### Community and Categories The university has dedicated categories for its community members: - **Employees**: Category:Academic staff of Dnipro State Medical University - **Alumni**: Category:Dnipro State Medical University alumni - **General**: Category:Dnipro State Medical University ## References 1. Open ISNI for Organizations 2. Virtual International Authority File 3. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013 4. GRID Release 2016-05-31 5. [OpenAlex](https://docs.openalex.org/download-snapshot/snapshot-data-format)