Bunin Yelets State University is the oldest university in Central Russia. It is the only classical university in the Lipetsk Region that offers a wide range of educational programs in various fields of knowledge.
Institutes
- Institute of Digital Technologies and Mathematics
- Institute of Philology and Intercultural Communication
- Institute of Economics, Management, and Service Technologies
- Institute of Psychology and Pedagogy
- Institute of Culture, History, and Law
- Institute of Physical Education, Sports, and Life Safety
- Institute of Agrobiotechnology and Engineering Systems
- Institute of Secondary Vocational Education
- Faculty of Medicine
Preparatory Department
Study areas:
- Economics
- Humanities
- Medicine and Biology
- Engineering and Technology
International students
The university has 250 students from China, Côte d'Ivoire, Cameroon, Ghana, Haiti, Congo, Angola, Benin, Togo, Tunisia, Palestine, Morocco, Egypt, Yemen, Niger, Mali, Algeria, Iran, etc., as well as from the CIS countries such as Belarus, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, etc.
Tuition fees per year
Russian-taught programs from 140,000 RUB
English-taught programs from 300,000 RUB
Preparatory Department 120,000 RUB (in 2026)
Student Life
- Participation in the International Student Friendship Club
- Subject Olympiads, professional and creative competitions
- Educational interactive quizzes and intensive courses
- Research conferences and workshops
- Research project competitions
- Interregional art competitions and exhibitions
- Cultural events, student competitions, and multi-sport leagues
- Social projects and volunteering
International Student Friendship Club
Bunin YelSU’s International Student Friendship Club covers various areas of life that international students find most difficult to adapt to in a new country: from explaining dorm rules and various everyday habits to implementing major university projects.
The club aims to reduce the negative impact of the language barrier and foster rapid integration into Russian culture.
The club organizes a variety of multicultural quizzes, sports competitions, and public meetings and dialogues. At the same time, it improves students' speaking skills through a Russian Speaking Club where students can discuss various issues and share their opinions in a comfortable environment.
