115
Bachelor's, Specialist's and Master's programs
1,400
teachers, including 220 professors
19
groups of PhD research specializations
Saratov University is an internationally recognized university, the leading scientific and methodological center included in the global educational and research area. It actively integrates education, science and innovation activity.
The university offers a wide range of educational programs at all levels, from college to PhD degrees: medicine, pedagogy, engineering, and humanities.
www.sgu.ru/innovations
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Tuition fees per year
Bachelor's programs 136 908 – 273 012 RUB
Specialist's programs 136 908 – 189 612 RUB
Master's programs 147 804 – 167 196 RUB
PhD programs 220 000 – 232 692 RUB
Entrance exams
- Entrance exams are held offline and online.
- Foreign citizens take two exams—a Russian language exam and a major subject exam (Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, literature, etc.).
- Those applying for majors for creativity (journalism, musical variety art) take a creativity exam.
Majors
Saratov University offers a wide range of majors. Engineering and technology specialists are trained at the Institute of Physics, the Faculty of Mechanics and Mathematics, and the Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technology.
- These subdivisions train cybersecurity specialists, software engineers, physicists in medicine, and biotechnologists.
- The university offers a diverse range of pedagogy majors—there are more than 15 fields of study at the Institute of Pedagogy.
- Experts in arts and aesthetic sciences are trained at the Faculty of Arts.
Foreign citizens have the opportunity to apply to the university within the Russian Government quota. Every year Saratov University allocates more than 100 places to foreign citizens who want to study at the university within the quota.
While studying, international students have the right to work in their study-free time if they are officially employed.
Preparatory Department for Foreign Citizens
Applicants of the SSU preparatory department have access to a great number of study programs depending on their needs—from summer schools lasting three weeks to complete courses necessary for admission to degree programs.
One-year programs (September-August) enjoy the greatest popularity.
Attendees of SSU courses are integrated into student life—they go on city tours designed for foreign citizens, participate in student activities, use a library and a sports center at SSU.
Contacts
inoido@sgu.ru
+7 (8452) 21-06–97
Konadu Clement Tabiri, SSU graduate, 2023
I came from Ghana to Russia more than 10 years ago. I chose Saratov University to study Russian at once. In my home country, I earned a Bachelor’s degree and wanted to earn a Master’s degree in Ecology. I had no problems with learning Russian, and in less than no time I achieved a level that allowed me to apply for a Master’s degree and fulfill my dream. After earning my first degree, I decided that I needed to develop towards international law as well, so I embarked on a Master’s degree at Saratov University once again. While studying, I was so inspired by Russian culture that I was resolved to get Russian citizenship. Now I have a residence permit and I am looking forward to applying for a passport. I have a job and a family here, and I am very happy that I made up my mind to come to study in Russia. Now I have two motherlands – Ghana, where I started my journey, and Russia, where I matured and grew up.
Joint programs
- For many years, the university has been delivering a joint double degree program with a partner university in the Republic of Kazakhstan.
- The double degree program with a partner university from the People’s Republic of China is at the stage of approval
Welcome to Saratov State University!
SSU is located in the center of the city of Saratov, a major cultural, economic, and educational center of the Volga region. Saratov is a student city combining the best traditions of the educational and scientific center with the fast pace of modern life. It is famous for its museums and theaters, as well as great recreational opportunities and picturesque landscapes.
One of the university’s major advantages is its location. Students have the opportunity to get a sought-after education from world-famous scientists in the comfortable conditions of the city with well-developed infrastructure and a rich cultural and historic heritage.
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