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Санкт-Петербургский государственный университет является одним из крупнейших международных научно-образовательных центров. Ежегодно руководство СПбГУ проводит более 150 различных встреч и заседаний с нашими зарубежными университетами-партнерами, представителями органов власти зарубежных стран; СПбГУ посещают крупнейшие исследователи, политики, ученые. Кроме этого, выдающиеся ученые из различных стран мира и университетов получили звание «Почетный доктор Санкт-Петербургского Государственного университета». О крупнейших предстоящих событиях в международной жизни Университета вы всегда сможете узнать на главной странице нашего сайта.

Университет содействует обмену студентами, профессорско-преподавательскими и научными кадрами, участвует в международных научно-образовательных программах и выставках. Университет имеет богатую практику по приему иностранных студентов на различные программы обучения — ежегодно в Университете проходят обучение более 3000 иностранных студентов.

По данным Федерального агентства по делам Содружества Независимых Государств, соотечественников, проживающих за рубежом, и по международному гуманитарному сотрудничеству, СПбГУ несколько лет подряд становится самым востребованным российским вузом среди иностранных граждан

Партнерами Университета являются высшие учебные заведения Европы, Америки и Азии. Полный перечень межуниверситетских соглашений вы можете найти в разделе реестр международных соглашений СПбГУ.

Университет является членом крупных международных ассоциаций и активно сотрудничает с международными организациями.

Academic Offer

Saint Petersburg University offers courses in Russian, English, German and Chinese.

If you're planning to study courses in Russian, you can check the information about available educational programmes here for bachelor programmes and here for Master programmes. To take courses in Russian you need to submit a certificate confirming your Russian language proficiency level not lower than B2.

You can find the lists of available courses in other languages here or in more detail by clicking on the field of studies that interests you below. We kindly ask you to select courses from one faculty or from a set of faculties represented in one file below. Please, take into account that the list of courses is subject to change, the availability of your chosen courses can be checked with your departmental coordinator.

For exchange and freemover programme you can choose one of the following options:
1. Full-time studies at your chosen faculty (workload up to 30 ECTS credits per semester);
2. Studies at your chosen faculty (workload up to 22 ECTS credits) + part-time Russian language course (8 academic hours per week, 8 ECTS credits per semester);
3. Full-time Russian language course (20 academic hours per week, 30 ECTS per semester).

Applied Mathematics and Control Processes, Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry - English
The faculties are situated in Peterhof

Earth Sciences - English

Economics, International Relations, Political Sciences, Social Sciences - English

History, Philosophy, Psychology - English

Journalism - English

Law - English

Mathematics and Computer Science - English 
Please, note that in order to attend courses in Mathematics and Computer Science you will be required to take an additional
interview with a professor from the field.

Management - English

Philology, Asian and African Studies, Arts – English, German, French, Finnish, Swedish, Turkish
* For full-time practical Russian language course for foreigners of any initial level of Russian please choose Philology in your application form.

Exchange students can also take Full-time Russian Language Course (30 ECTS, 20 academic hours per week). In this case host faculty will be Philology and in the Study Plan "Full-time Russian language course" should be written.

You can also check the information about educational programmes in other languages here.

To take courses in English you need to submit a certificate confirming your English language proficiency level not lower than B2.
To take a full-time Practical Russian Language course certificate of at least B1 in English or Russian is required.

Please note that the list of courses can be changed thus before coming to SPbU you are advised to ask the coordinator of the host faculty about the particular courses availability!

We kindly ask you to select courses from one faculty (or one set of faculties represented by one file above) only. The only exception to this is practical Russian course (8 academic hours per week) available to exchange students regardless of the host faculty.

For information about courses at the faculties not listed above contact the faculty coordinators or university coordinator e.petryanina@spbu.ru.

University overview

History

Saint-Petersburg University was founded by Emperor Peter the Great in 1724. From the time of its foundation until the end of the 18th century, the University, together with the Academic Gymnasium, was an integral part of the Russian Academy of Sciences. Today the University still adheres to Peter the Great's principle of the unity of education and science. The core of the University policy is the combination of teaching and research.

Over almost three centuries, hundreds of outstanding scholars, politicians, cultural figures have been honor to the University. Suffice it to say that seven University alumni and ex-members have won Nobel Prizes: I.P. Pavlov (1904) and I.I. Mechnikov (1908) for physiology and medicine, N.N. Semenov (1962) for chemistry, L.D. Landau (1962) and A.M. Prokhorov (1964) for physics, W.W. Leontiev (1973) and L.V. Kantorovich (1975) for economics. Many persons who became famous all over the globe in various fields were the University alumni. Saint-Petersburg University is known for its distinguished scientists, teachers, statesmen and public figures such as K.N. Bestuzhev-Ryumin, A.F. Koni, P.A. Stolypin, D.I. Mendeleev, V.I. Vernadsky, D.S. Likhachev and dozens of others. The University has also given to the world most renowned people of art such as I.S. Turgenev, A.A.Blok, A.N. Benois, V.D. Polenov, S.P. Diaghilev, M.A.Vrubel, I.Y. Bilibin, N.K. Roerich, I.F. Stravinsky and many others. Four heads of the Russian government were University alumni: B.V. Stürmer, A.F. Kerensky, V.I. Lenin, and V.V. Putin, as well as two Russian Presidents: V.V. Putin and D.A. Medvedev.

The University Today

Saint-Petersburg University currently has an enrollment of more than 27,000 undergraduates and more than 5,500 graduate students. Every year about 2,500 foreign students from more than 90 countries of the world participate in various academic programmes. The University faculty is our pride. Out of almost 6 000 professors 1500 professors are doctors of science, more than 3000 are candidates of science and 42 are active members of the Russian Academy of Sciences. The degree educational programmes are realized on 83 specialities, 98 bachelor programmes and 157 master programmes. 30 000 students, 4 000 post-graduate students, applicants and doctoral candidates study in Saint-Petersburg University.

In November 2009, Russian President D.A. Medvedev signed a law granting Saint-Petersburg University the special status of "a unique scientific and educational complex, an oldest institution of higher education in Russia being of a great importance to the development of the Russian society". The right of giving its own diplomas with the official symbols of the Russian Federation has also been granted to the University.

Saint-Petersburg University comprises 24 faculties and 20 resource centers which carry out work in the fields of mathematics, biology, physiology, chemistry, geography, geology, management, physics and sociology.

Resource centers (in Russian language)

Faculties

Campuses: 

There are two main campuses in Saint-Petersburg University: one campus in the center of Saint-Petersburg on Vasilievsky Island and another one in Peterhof. The Vasilievsky campus houses the University administration and the Main Library in the Building of Twelve Colleges and a number of faculties. The Peterhof campus is situated in the beautiful suburban area. Most natural science departments are located there and form the base of the Scientific City Peterhof. Nonresident students of Saint-Petersburg University are provided with comfortable accommodation both in down-town dormitories and the ones located in Saint-Petersburg's immediate environ Peterhof, the town of palaces and fountains. The University's visiting professors, guests and applicants are provided with short-term accommodation at Student's Guest House.

Facilities

The Gorky Scientific Library which was founded in the middle of the 18th century, is an important part of Saint-Petersburg University. In terms of diversity of its collection, this library is one of the most extensive among University libraries. It has 6,9 millions of books, subscription to all basic world electronic databases and collections of rare books.

Saint-Petersburg University Publishing House which is the largest in northwest Russia is a steady source for supplying the library with books. The University journal "Saint-Petersburg University" is published every fortnight by the University Publishing House.

Saint-Petersburg University has the Museum of History, the Mendeleev Museum-Archives, and Museum of Mineralogy in its campus. In addition there are Center of Culture and Business Cooperation, Botanic Garden, swimming pool, and a variety of sport facilities.

Saint-Petersburg University is one of the largest world universities of science and education. Among its partners are more than 230 leading higher educational institutions of Europe, America and Asia. The University actively cooperates with partners in programmes of international students mobility: Erasmus Mundus Action 2 - Triple I, Eranet-Mundus, Finnish-Russian Cross-Border University (CBU), Campus Europae, Finnish-Russian Student Exchange Programme (FIRST), Santander Universities and other ones.

Exchange Students Reports

You can download  Exchange Students Report form here.

Bilateral Agreement (двусторонние соглашения)

Erasmus Mundus ECW Triple I

How to become a partner

Dear colleagues!

SPbU has strong and long-lasting relationships with many universities from all over the world. We highly appreciate our fruitful cooperation.

If you would like to become our partner and conclude framework cooperation agreement, please contact Deputy Rector for International Affairs Mr. Sergey Andryushin and the following departments:

• International Research & Technology Department, if you would like to discuss the possibilities of scientific research collaboration;
• International Academic Cooperation Department, if you would like to discuss the possibilities of student exchange and educational cooperation. 

Academic Staff Exchange Program

Academic staff exchange program is implemented in the framework of bilateral agreements between SPbU and Partner Universities.

DURATION OF THE EXCHANGE PERIOD
1-90 days depending on the exchange conditions of the respective agreement as well as on the purpose of visit. Maximum 90 days restriction is due to migration legislation of the Russian Federation.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
Applicants from Partner Universities should complete their application package (see below) and submit it to the Home International Office or Staff Exchange Coordinator.

We consider an application only if it is delivered to us by a relevant officer of applicant's Home University via e-mail: n.kratina@spbu.ru or j.ditmar@spbu.ru or j.medvedeva@spbu.ru or y.rogozhina@spbu.ru or a.feldt@spbu.ru - as scanned files (*.pdf is a preferable format)

After sending us any applications please always check that documents are delivered!

We DO NOT require original application documents to be sent by post.

REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS

1. Nomination letter sent by Applicant's Home University Staff Exchange Coordinator to the International Research & Technology Department
2. Staff Exchange Application Form
3. Copy of travelling passport - page with photo; the copy should be clear and readable

Please mind the 6 months validity rule: Applicant's passport should be valid 6 (six) months beyond the intended exchange period. Otherwise Applicant will be unable to apply for Russian visa.

APPLICATION DEADLINES
Despite there are no strict deadlines for making a staff exchange application, we strongly advise our Partners to keep in mind two following aspects:

Invitation & Russian visa

According to our internal procedure of issuing official invitations for exchange participants (which are required for Russian visa application) it takes up to 1 week for EU citizens and up to 1 month for non-EU citizens to prepare an official invitation.

We also need up to 2 weeks after receiving an application package for getting confirmation from the host faculty.

Time required to deliver an original invitation to the applicant should be also taken into account: sending invitations by regular post takes 4-5 weeks, but we are also ready to ship invitations via express post (UPS, DHL etc.) at the expenses of the recipient.

After receiving the official invitation, applicant will need up to 2 weeks to get Russian visa.

Due to above mentioned procedures application packages shall be preferably submitted 2-3 months prior to the beginning of the exchange period.

Accommodation and financial support

Organization of accommodation and financial conditions of stay depend on the respective bilateral agreements.

Please remember that if staying in the Russian Federation for more that 7 workdays all foreign citizens should register their residence during the first days after their arrival.

More detailed information on registration procedures is published here.

Information for our partner universities

In this section we will accumulate and publish significant information related to all aspects of bilateral cooperation with our respective Partners at the "University-University" level.

We are looking forward to the realization of various forms of joint activities and to the further deepening of bilateral cooperation with our worldwide Partners!

Please submit respective proposals to the International Research & Technology Department of SPbSU Research Office in case you are interested in staff exchange and to Academic Mobility Department of SPbSU Academic Office in case you are interested in student exchange.

BILATERAL EXCHANGE
Since staff exchange and students exchange are at the present time most common and most significant forms of bilateral cooperation, for their realization in SPbSU we have created the following programmes:

• Students Exchange Programme (SEP)
• Academic Staff Exchange Programme

BILATERAL COOPERATION MANAGEMENT
At the present time there are 6 main guidelines of bilateral cooperation management:

1. International cooperation Top Management

is performed by Vice-Rector for International Affairs

Sergey Vladimirovich ANDRYUSHIN

Tel.: +7 (812) 326-49-43

1. General management of international cooperation in the framework of bilateral agreements at the "University-University" level

is performed by the International Research and Technology Department (for staff exchange and research) of the Research Office of SPbSU

and Academic Mobility Department (for student exchange and study) of the Academic Office of SPbSU.

1. Incoming mobility management
2. Outgoing mobility management
3. Joint participation in international projects and programmes & fundraising
4. Informational support & advertising

Иностранным Партнерам

Санкт-Петербургский государственный университет является одним из крупнейших международных научно-образовательных центров. Ежегодно руководство СПбГУ проводит более 50 различных встреч и заседаний с нашими зарубежными университетами-партнерами, представителями органов власти зарубежных стран; СПбГУ посещают крупнейшие исследователи, политики, ученые. Кроме этого, выдающиеся ученые из различных стран мира и университетов получили звание «Почетный доктор Санкт-Петербургского Государственного университета». О крупнейших предстоящих событиях в международной жизни Университета вы всегда сможете узнать на главной странице нашего сайта.

Университет содействует обмену студентами, профессорско-преподавательскими и научными кадрами, участвует в международных научно-образовательных программах и выставках. Университет имеет богатую практику по приему иностранных студентов на различные программы обучения - ежегодно в Университете проходят обучение более 2000 иностранных студентов.

Партнерами Университета являются высшие учебные заведения Европы, Америки и Азии. Полный перечень межуниверситетских соглашений вы можете найти в разделе зарубежные партнеры СПбГУ.

Кроме того, СПбГУ активно сотрудничает c университетами-партнерами в программах академической мобильности - Campus Europae, Santander University, Erasmus Mundus External Cooperation Window, Finnish-Russian Cross Border University, Finnish-Russian student exchange program.

Университет является членом крупных международных ассоциаций и активно сотрудничает с международными организациями.

В Университете функционирует ряд совместных образовательных программ, преподаваемых на английском языке: Master of International Business; Master of International Management; Master of International Technology and International Management; MBA; Medical Doctor study program, Medical college's study program; ПОМОР; MA program " Global Sociology: Comparative Perspectives"; Studies in European Societies, ACOPhys (Прикладная и вычислительная физика).

Study in SPbU

Saint Petersburg University has several programmes available for international students:

1. If you want to get a degree from Saint Petersburg University, you can consider applying to SPbU Bachelor, Master of PhD programmes. You can apply on fee-paying basis or with the Russian Government Scholarship.
There are Preparatory Courses available for Foreign citizens that help to prepare for admission in the best way.

2. If you want to spend 1 semester or 1 academic year at Saint Petersburg University without getting a diploma of higher education, you can apply for the Exchange or Freemover programme at SPbU. Advantages of the exchange and freemover programmes include an individual study plan (30 ECTS per semester), free Russian language courses, full administrative and academic support and an Official Transcript of Records upon successful completion of the semester.

3. If you want to study Russian language course, you can join the SPbU Russian language courses. There are several programmes available from several weeks to a full year, including summer and winter schools and other programmes.
There is an official certified Russian Language Testing Centre, where you can take the internationally recognised TORFL test.

4. If you want to take a particular course at SPbU or get an understanding about the studies at the university, there are online courses in foreign languages available to all interested applicants.

5. If you want to take a short-term additional educational or professional development programme, SPbU offers a variety of such programmes in Russian or English.

Common research possibilities

Joint research activities with our Partner Universities are one of the key directions of our bilateral cooperation.

In the framework of bilateral exchange program between SPbU and Partner Universities we offer the following possibilities: Staff Exchange Programme is available for scientists and researchers from our Partner Universities who cooperate with colleagues from SPbU. It provides staff members with possibility of conducting joint research, delivering lectures, participating in conferences, etc. with a certain financial support from the host university on the conditions of the respective inter-university agreement.

For further information regarding research at SPbU in the framework of bilateral agreements please contact International Research & Technology Department. 

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