Established in 1931, our university is the oldest multidisciplinary higher educational institution of the Udmurt Republic. Throughout the 90 years of its history UdSU has been earning high reputation of scientific, educational and cultural center of the region.
With a strong focus on internationalization UdSU has cooperation links with many universities and organizations in the CIS, Europe, Asia and America. Every year we welcome students and scholars from all over the world that study and conduct research at UdSU and enjoy the university campus, the Republic, the city of Izhevsk and its people.
Our major mission is to preserve and strengthen friendship between people representing various nationalities who live and study in Russia and worldwide.
Campus signature buildings
UdSU Rector Prof. Galina V. Merzlyakova
Sphinx in the uni park
Monument to Aleksandr Pushkin
Monument to Mikhail Lomonosov
University library
Swimming pool in the Uni Sports Center
Dormitory no 5
representing almost every region in Russia
from 40 world countries
on Bachelor, Master and PhD level
working in engineering, research, production, social sectors
Throughout the 90 years of its history the university has trained over 140,000 professionals in such fields as linguistics, natural sciences, engineering, IT and mathematics, economics and management, psychology and sociology, arts and design etc. The majority of our graduates build successful careers, with 75% being employed right after graduation.
UdSU scholars and students conduct research in 24 different areas. The most tangible results so far have been achieved in materials science, ecological biotechnologies, robotics. The research carried out in partnership with national corporations and foreign institutions (Roskosmos, Rosatom, Gazprom, Sberbank, University of Granada, EU, etc.) has a pronounced applied significance. Over 1,000 publications by UdSU scholars get registered in Scopus and Web of Science database. The university journal on mathematics, mechanics and computer science is the only publication with Scopus index in the region.
With the variety of courses offered at the Udmurt State University you can apply for one of our programmes right upon completing your secondary education, and you can go as far as Ph.D. degree. It is possible thanks to our bridging programmes such as pre-university and the Russian language courses, vocational education, and summer schools.
We value a lot the contribution of international scholars and students into the UdSU learning environment, cultural diversity, and strengthening its global partnerships. That is why we prioritize your wellbeing and comfortable adjustment to new conditions over anything else. The work of UdSU international administrators and student volunteers guarantees that all of your issues are duly resolved, questions are answered, and you have plenty of opportunities to mingle with other students, have a good time, and get to know the region.
The university is located in the city of Izhevsk – the capital city of the Udmurt Republic. On one hand, Izhevsk offers a well-developed infrastructure with lots of places to visit and things to do. On the other hand, within reach are dense forests, beautiful meadows, and the magnificent Kama river. Air connection with major cities allows for easy, fast and comfortable travel to any place in Russia.
The Udmurt Republic is a truly multicultural region where over 120 ethnicities live peacefully side by side. Crime level here is one of the lowest in Russia. There are many sides to living in Izhevsk which you are sure to enjoy: delicious national cuisines, safe and vibrant social life, numerous cultural and sports events, reasonable accommodation prices (especially if you stay at one of our dorms), and the last but not the least – friendly and caring people.
Presently, UdSU is offering over 120 Bachelor, Master, and Ph.D. programmes in such fields as oil & gas engineering, civil defense, natural sciences, tourism, sports, languages and literature, pedagogy, social communication, mathematics, physics, IT, arts, history, economics and law, journalism, etc. Your studies can be funded by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of Russia! The language of instruction in all programmes is Russian.
If you intend to apply for a Bachelor or Master degree in one of the Russian universities, but do not meet admission requirements for Russian language proficiency yet, this is a programme for you! The preparation usually takes a year and is comprised of intensive Russian course and core subjects in the major.
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The Udmurt Republic (Udmurtia for short) is one of the administrative entities of the Russian Federation. It enters the Volga Federal region and the Ural economic region. The population is over 1.5 mln. people. The area is 42 thousand square km, which is exactly same as Switzerland.
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The Udmurt region is a home for over 120 ethnicities. The majority are the Russians (60%), second largest group are the Udmurt people (29%), and the Tatars make up 7% of the population. The Udmurts – the indigenous people of Udmurtia - belong to the Finno-Ugric group. Their next-of-kin ethnic groups in Europe are the Hungarians and the Finns. The Udmurt people speak Udmurt language, which is one of the official languages in the Republic along with Russian.
The city of Izhevsk is the cultural, industrial, and educational center of Udmurtia. It is one of the 20 largest cities in Russia with population of almost 700,000 people. It was founded in 1760 as a steelworks settlement.
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