3. Why NSU?

Why NSU?

Why should you study at Novosibirsk State University?

The real science

Novosibirsk State University is located in the world-famous scientific center – Akademgorodok. 80% of NSU faculty members are scientists from the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences. That means education is closely connected to world-class scientific achievements.
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Do not waste life in traffic jams

Everything is within a 10 minute walking distance of the campus: University dormitories, sports center, stadium, 35 scientific institutes, and an innovative technopark (Academpark).

Novosibirsk is #107 in the 2022 QS Best Student Cities Ranking

     Novosibirsk is the non-official capital of Siberia and the scientific center of Russia. Moreover it is one of the most rapidly growing cities in the country being its Siberian cultural and economic center as well as a major transportation hub. In Novosibirsk one can obtain high-quality English taught training at comparatively low cost of living and education. Novosibirsk is among top 20 Best Student Cities in the world according to the availability of education. Ranking specialists especially point out the unique R&D atmosphere of the Academgorodok center where Novosibirsk State University is located.
Student cities
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Capital of Siberia without
a capital's living costs

According to the QS experts, Novosibirsk State University is in the top 10 best universities in Russia. But the costs of studying and living here are substantially lower than in Moscow or St.Petersburg.
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In the rhythm of the big city

Akademgorodok is located 30 kilometers away from Novosibirsk. This means no disadvantages of the big city, like noise or smog, but all the benefits: make sure you go to see the Nutcracker in the Opera and Ballet Theatre, the largest theatre in Russia with the a world-famous theatrical troupe.
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When nature is closer than you think

"It’s like in the woods!" – that's what people say when they come to Akademgorodok for the first time. You can easily meet a hedgehog on your way to the university, or see the wild ducks living in the local pond; and the squirrels are so used to living next to people that they do not run away, and happily pose for Instagram.
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Especially for adventurers

Akademgorodok's surroundings are the best sites for those who cannot imagine their life without mountain biking, skiing and hiking. And the vast expanse of the Ob sea attracts windsurfers in summer, and snow-kiterss in winter.
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Narnia is here

Dazzling white snow, lying on which you can make a snow angel, you can also skate or ski, slide on a "bun" (snow-tube), make a snowman, or see dog sledding competitions. Feel the heat of the real Siberian winter: it is warm even when it’s cold!

At the heart of Siberia

Novosibirsk is the center of Siberia and its largest transport hub. This means that during the time of your studies here you can visit all of the Siberian cities, as well as the mountain country in Altai, world-famous known for its pristine lakes, granite rocks and steep trails.
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You are welcome!
Anyone can find something to enjoy in Novosibirsk: winter snow or summer on the beach, the rhythm of the modern metropolis or the grandeur of vast forests and fields, the permanence of traditional cultures or the best of science in Russia. And, of course, you will definitely feel the real Russian hospitality.