With a history dating back to 1724, the University is the oldest institution of higher education in Russia. Today, St Petersburg University successfully combines tradition and innovation, being one of the leading international centres of education, science and culture. As a dynamic institution, it designs multidisciplinary academic programmes that combine fundamental theoretical problems with real-world, practical application. St Petersburg University is one of the two Russian universities with a special status, according to which it has the right to set its own educational standards and award its own diplomas in Russian and English.
Our university offers more than 500 educational programmes at all degree levels. SPbU’s education is highly valued in the international labor market, allowing graduates to build their careers in the largest companies. Foreign citizens have an opportunity to apply for SPbU Preparatory courses in order to prepare for the main educational programmes to obtain Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Russian. Moreover, St Petersburg University offers a wide range of programmes taught in English and other languages and 9 Master’s programmes implemented in the format of double degree programmes.