St Petersburg University is the oldest university in Russia (founded by Emperor Peter the Great in 1724). Today it is the scientific, educational and cultural centre of a global significance.
The discoveries and achievements of the University professors and graduates have shaped the history of both international and Russian science and technology. The University is proud to be home to 9 Nobel prize winners – in Physiology, Medicine, Chemistry, Physics, Economics, Literature – as well as Fields Medal (Mathematics) and Shaw Prize winners. Moreover, two presidents of the Russian Federation and six government leaders graduated from the University.
In 2018, SPBU became the most popular university in Russia among foreign applicants*. Students from 45+ countries chose Saint Petersburg University.
- 25 000 students
- 24 Science Park resource centres
- №1 in Russia for cooperation with employers