South Ural State University (National Research University)

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Bachelor's, Specialist's and Master's programs, including English-taught programs
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international scientific laboratories and research and education centers
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partner employers
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foreign partner universities from 14 countries
25,000
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international students from 57 countries
Data as of Mar 27, 2026

South Ural State University is the region's center for innovative development in Digital Industry, Material Science, and Ecology.

Мультиязычный сайт susu.ru

VK –  @susu4you
applicant@susu.ru

+7 9000 676 685

All degree levels

  • Bachelor’s degrees
  • Master’s degrees
  • PhD degrees

Study areas:

  • Technology and Engineering
  • Natural Sciences
  • Social Sciences and Humanities

Top factors for choosing SUSU

  • Programs taught in Russian and English
  • International industrial partners – work placements and internships
  • Expert center of evaluation of educational certificates (the university has the right to independently recognize foreign education for enrollment)
  • 10 dormitories within walking distance of the educational buildings
  • Supercomputer Simulation Laboratory, which is the eighth by capacity in the CIS countries
  • SUSU medical center and recreation camps
  • SUSU sports center (a swimming pool, a climbing wall, gyms, and fitness rooms)

Expert center of evaluation of documents

SUSU is listed among 49 Russian universities that have the right to independently recognize educational certificates for enrollment.

Advantages:

  • Free and fast
  • There is no need to submit documents for evaluation in Moscow.

Tuition fees per year

≈ 2,000 – 3,300 USD*

*The exchange rate can fluctuate

Alexander Vagner, SUSU Rector

Today, South Ural State University is one of the leaders in modern Russian education. We honor our history and the university’s traditions and make progress by responding to the challenges of our time.

University structure 

Institute of Architecture and Construction 

Major fields of study:

  • Architecture
  • Construction
  • Design of Architectural Space

School of Medical Biology 

Major fields of study:

  • Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Biotechnology

School of Economics and Management 

Major fields of study:

  • Economics and Finance
  • Management
  • Business Informatics

School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science 

Major fields of study:

Institute of Natural Sciences and Mathematics

Major fields of study:

  • Mechanics and Mathematical Modeling
  • Applied Mathematics and Physics
  • Chemistry
  • Ecology and Use of Natural Resources

Institute of Engineering and Technology

Major fields of study:

  • Electric Power Engineering and Electrical Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering and Automation
  • Mechatronics and Robotics

Institute of Linguistics and International Communications

Major fields of study:

  • Linguistics
  • International Relations
  • Political Science and Foreign Studies

Institute of Media, Social Sciences and Humanities 

Major fields of study:

  • Journalism and Philology
  • History
  • Sociology

Institute of Sport, Tourism and Service 

Major fields of study:

  • Tourism and Hotel Business
  • Pedagogical Education
  • Physical Culture
  • Design

Institute of Law 

Major fields of study:

  • Law

Admission

Documents required for admission to Bachelor’s and Master’s programs

  • International passport
  • Document confirming previous education
  • Translations of documents into Russian

Entrance exams are held in computer-based test format

How to apply?

  1. Send your documents to  applicant@susu.ru
  2. Fill in the application form, sign the contract, and pay for your studies
  3. Get an invitation to enter Russia

Application deadline – August 1

The languages of instruction are Russian or English.

For foreign citizens:

  • Visa support – free of charge
  • Execution of documents – free of charge
  • Meeting at the airport – free of charge
  • Guaranteed accommodation in the dormitory ≈ 25 USD per month
  • Accommodation on the world-class inter-university campus from 140 USD

Mandatory requirements! After admission to any Russian university

  • Medical examination ≈ 65 USD per year
  • Medical certification ≈ 120 USD (one-time payment)
  • Medical insurance – 80 USD per year

To pursue Russian-taught programs, international students can take a one-year preparatory course throughout the year to master Russian and special subjects in Russian as part of the SUSU Foundation Program.

Foundation program for international students

  • The preparatory course in Russian as a foreign language and major subjects
  • Starting level is А0

Study areas

  • Engineering and Technology
  • Humanities
  • Medicine and Biology
  • Economics
  • Natural Sciences

Tuition fee from 1,900 USD*

*The exchange rate can fluctuate

We will help you:

  • Learn Russian from scratch;
  • Prepare for admission to Russian universities and pass entrance exams successfully;
  • Adapt to life in Russia and get acquainted with the rich culture of Russia.

Popular programs in English

Bachelor’s programs, 4 years

  • Mechatronics and Robotics
  • Economics

Master’s programs, 2 years

  • Mechatronics and Robotics
  • Biotechnology
  • Economics
  • Management
  • Philology

International Student Support

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+7 351 272-30-86
+7-900-067-66-85
applicant@susu.ru

Applicants have the opportunity to get the Russian Government Scholarship at education-in-russia.com. To get a letter of support, contact us at applicant@susu.ru

World-class inter-university campus

Total campus area: 123,134 m2

Building area: 21,970 m2

Structure of the areas:

  • 8 modern hotels for students and academic staff (3,400 accommodation places)
  • Educational and scientific center
  • Modular conference rooms

Accommodation and services:

  • Double rooms with designer renovations, private bathrooms, and showers.
  • The 3-4-room blocks have modern kitchens. There is bed linen, towels, drinking water, and Wi-Fi connection in the rooms.
  • 24/7 concierge service, coworking space, playroom, movie theater, laundry, express room cleaning, video surveillance, and bike parking.

Accommodation fee: from 140 USD per month

South Ural Association of International Students and Alumni

The Association is a non-profit association of international students at SUSU. Its main goals are:

  • to help new students in adaptation
  • to acquaint them with Russian culture
  • to develop international friendship
  • to strengthen ties with alumni
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