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World Class Classical Education 

NSU provides a modern, internationally competitive, classical fundamental education. We pay special attention to the comprehensive development of each student's. Education at NSU will teach you how to think more broadly, to find creative solutions, and to achieve success in any field.

Together with lectures and seminars, our education includes fieldwork: all students spend part of their summer doing practical work in the field starting in their first years of study. NSU is a national research university, and is closely linked to science. 80% of NSU teachers are active researchers affiliated with the Russian Academy of Science. Therefore, students get access to first-hand scientific knowledge, and have a chance to practice their skills in 143 scientific laboratories based at the University and 37 institutes of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences.

All levels of education

Education at Novosibirsk State University

Inclusive education

NSU provides equal access to its education to all its students, including the those with serious health limitations: wheelchair users, visually impaired students, students severe forms of common diseases (infantile cerebral paralysis, etc). 

We value every student, and we are convinced that every person deserves equal opportunities, including the opportunity to study together with the large community of fellow students.

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Open university

NSU has partnership agreements with 155 universities from 29 countries, and 40 joint international educational programs, including 28 “double-diploma” / double degree programs with universities in France, China, and CIS countries.

15.05.2025
NSU to Open Physics Program with Chongqing University

The Chinese Ministry of Education approved the application submitted by the universities.

25.04.2025
NSU Scores in 10 RAEX Subject Rankings

NSU took the highest positions in the fields of "Biology" and "Chemistry" ranking in the top 3 best universities. NSU Physics was ranked in 5th place and 6th place in "Mathematics". 

23.04.2025
NSU First in Russia with AI in Product Management Course

In February 2025, the NSU Economics Department launched a "Product Management" course. This is the first Product Management course in Russia that pays special attention to the use of artificial intelligence. 

12 September 2022 10:00 Apply for the III Comprehensive Medical Olympiad in Pathology «Prognosis Optima!» – 2022 Apply for the III Comprehensive Medical Olympiad in Pathology «Prognosis Optima!» – 2022

For students of medical and related specialties. In English. Application is available until September, 12. The Olympiad will be held online on November, 4.

01 September 2022 10:00 Case Club NSU sets up projects for foreign students Case Club NSU sets up projects for foreign students

For students who are interested in case solving and want to know more about modern market. You'll have an opportunity to develop hard and soft skills and take part in a case championship provided by a well-known company.

10 August 2022 10:00 Climate Science Olympiad 2022 Climate Science Olympiad 2022

You can win up to 5000$. The Olympiad will be held online in English. Deadline for the first stage – August 10. Free of charge.

15 July 2022 10:00 The 8th China International College Students’ «Internet+» Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition The 8th China International College Students’ «Internet+» Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition

Xinjiang University invites mixed team entries of 2 to 15 students or those who have graduated within the past 5 years. All the participants should be under 35 years old. Competition will be held in English. Registration is open until July 15.