Siberian Federal University

Siberian Federal University (SibFU) is the first federal university in Russia and the largest university beyond the Urals. It was created in 2006 by a merger of five leading local educational institutions of the time. This fact explains an array of programs and educational services, including the School of Gastronomy. The university has five sites in the city, with study campuses and dorms in each location.

SibFU has the second largest number of government-funded students among Russian universities.

The SibFU campus – a city in the city – 24 academic buildings and 30 dormitories

• Language centers, a museum, the UNESCO department
• 84 sports clubs, stadiums, a minigolf field, eSports
• Youth centers of SibFU schools, the Peoples'
• Friendship Center, literary clubs, the choir, the rock club, the KVN League

Preparatory Department 

• Russian as a Foreign Language course
• Major subjects
• Immersion in the culture of Russia and the city of Krasnoyarsk (joint events, tours, and master classes)

One-year course

Duration:
September 1 – August 31

Half-year course

Duration:
February 1 – August 31

The number of academic hours: 2,376 hours, including 1,476 hours of the Russian language

Tuition fee: 180,000 RUB

Studying and practical training

SibFU offers study programs in natural science, engineering sciences,  and humanities:

• mathematics and natural sciences
• engineering, technology, and engineering sciences
• social sciences
• education and pedagogical sciences
• humanities
• arts and culture

Popular Fields Of Study

• Biology & Biotechnology
• Linguistics
• Mathematics & Artificial Intelligence
• Physical Sciences
• Chemistry & Materials Science
• Business & Management
• Computer & Data Science
• Psychology
• Economics
• Common Law & Political Sciences
• Engineering & Technology
• Earth Sciences
• Education

Student life

• 120+ student associations
• 50 performance groups
• 150 research and educational laboratories
• 80 research areas
• 420 research projects every year

Infrastructure

• Comfortable campus
• Spaces for creativity and study
• SibFU student shuttle (free travel between the academic buildings)
• SibFU Medical Center
• World-class sports infrastructure: sports centers, 3 swimming pools, an indoor track, a golf course, a ski stadium, and gyms.
• Scientific laboratories
• Research centers
• Concert halls, a museum, and galleries

SibFU People’s Friendship Center

This is a non-governmental youth organization that includes national unions operating at SibFU.   

Its main aim is to preserve cultural traditions, exchange customs, and develop interethnic interaction.

The center holds festivals, ethnic parties, and intellectual games aimed at strengthening mutual understanding, familiarizing students with different cultures, and creating a friendly environment.

Adaptation and integration in the university environment

SibFU provides comprehensive support to international students, ensuring that they feel comfortable and adapt successfully to their new city and university.

Key focus areas:

• Meeting students at the airport or train station and assistance with transportation to the campus
• Assistance with paperwork, health insurance, and all mandatory migration procedures
• Dormitory accommodation assistance
• Field trips, master classes, and joint events that help students get better acquainted with the region and establish friendly ties among students from different countries•    Institute mentors who provide a personalized approach and timely assistance