Saratov State National Research

University

SSU History

Saratov State University was founded in 1909 by the decree of the Emperor Nicolay II. Today SSU is one of the leading institutions for science and education. It is the acknowledged University in the country and a multiple winner of Russian, international competitionsand grants.

Education

SSU has developed a unique profile with a special combination of 30 faculties, 6 educational institutes, 2 colleges. This structure provides training curriculum for more than 150 specialties in the fields of secondary, undergraduate and postgraduate education.

Students from 22 countries

At SSU there are 27 700 students , including international students hailing from 22 countries : the USA, France, Turkey, Iran, Iraq and the New Independent States of the Former Soviet Union are among them.

SSU has successfully integrated into the global scientific community

• the University has switched over to the level education• a unique language course “The Russian Language for

Foreigners” has been developed• the system of distance learning is being improved• the University administers numerous partnerships with

the leading universities worldwide• teaching Russian as a foreign language is provided at

the Preparatory Department for foreign students• students are currently can benefit from 88 master’s

and postgraduate’s programs

SSU resourcesResearch is conducted in all SSU subdivisions, but foremost in the following major centres:• Educational and Research Institute of Nanostructures and Biosystems• Innovative Centre “Technopark”• Interregional Institute of Social Sciences (IISS)• Education and Research Centre “Nonlinear Dynamics and Biophysics”• International Scientific-Educational Centre of optical technologies in medicine and industry

“Photonics”• Education and Research Centre “Biocatalysis”• Volga Region Centre of new Information Technologies• Computer Centre• Botanic Garden• Research, Production and Education Complex “Measuring Systems for micro- and

nanoelectronics, engineering, medicine/medical sciences”• REC “Regional Innovation, Research and Education Centre of the Chemistry of Natural and

Synthetic Materials”• Institute of Archaeology and Cultural Heritage• Innovation, Research and Education Centre of Continuous Training of IT-Professionals (IREC IT)• Educational and Scientific Centre of Receiving, Storing and Processing Earth Remote Sensing

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Achievements

SSU is widely known for its scientific achievements. The inventions of the University scientists traditionally win prizes at international exhibitions and fairs. For several years now SSU programming team ranks among the best in the world.

In 2006 SSU team obtained the title of All Round World Champion in Programming.

Accommodation

A new comfortable hostel for foreign students is built in downtown area, desirable and convenient location.

Services and Contacts

Phone/Fax: +7 8452 508707

Phone/Fax: +7 8452 509382

ied@info.sgu.ru