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.
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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.
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.
In 2026, NSU returned to the top 100 in the QS Subject Rankings in Archaeology (last year, it ranked 101-150). Only three Russian universities are included in the rankings with NSU in first place (ranked 51-100) followed by Moscow State University (101-150) and Altai State University (151-200).
On March 26, NSU hosted a meeting for international recruiting companies and leading Novosibirsk universities on their new campus.
The final round of the Novosibirsk State University International Physics Olympiad, "Your Path to Real Science," was held in Mali at the Django Cissé Private Lyceum – the Kati Multifunctional Center. Nineteen students from Mali, Niger, and Guinea advanced to the final round. 15 students in physics (14 from Mali and one from Niger) and four in mathematics (from Guinea).
Registration for the OpenDoors Russian Scholarship Project has begun
Take your chance to study for free and work in Russia! Registration is open from September 1 to November 16, 2025.
The All-Russian Competition for International Students “СтудRussia”
The All-Russian Competition for International Students “СтудRussia” has started! Until September 14 — application submission on the website.
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.
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.