Quick Summary
Situated in Novosibirsk, Russia, Novosibirsk State University is a public established in 1959. Ranked #421 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 8,200 students including 20% from outside Russia. Known for strengths in Physics, Astronomy, Mathematics, it maintains an acceptance rate of 18%.
01
Institutional Profile
Who they are
Located in Akademgorodok, a unique world-class scientific hub where students work in real labs from year one.
Subject Strengths
PhysicsAstronomyMathematicsChemistryPetroleum EngineeringGeology
Founded1959
TypePublic
Total Students8,200
Intl Students20%
Faculty Ratio4:1
CampusResearch Park / Academic Town
Campus Size100 hectares
Affiliated HospitalsNot Available
AccreditationMinistry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation
02
Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#421
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#801-1000
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#501-600
Academic Ranking
03
Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, Specialist degrees
Programs
Available
PhD Programs
Limited (Coursera partnerships)
Online Programs
70+ research laboratories and 28 research institutes of the SB RAS
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation
Accreditation
04
Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate18%
IELTS6.0
TOEFL80
Min GPA3.0
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · July 10
SPRINGApplication Deadline · December 1
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Strong performance in international science Olympiads significantly increases admission chances; emphasize research interests in application letters.
05
Cost Ledger
Amounts in Russian Ruble
UG Tuition
₽410,000/yr
per year · RUB
Living Cost
₽350,000/yr
per year · RUB
PG Tuition
₽480,000/yr
per year · RUB
Total Estimated Annual Cost
₽850,000/yr
tuition + living + essentials · RUB
Scholarships AvailableAvailable
Avg Scholarship$2,500
Financial AidRussian Government Scholarships (Open Doors Project)
Work-StudyAvailable
06
Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, Specialist degrees programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Physics | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Mathematics | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| Computer Science | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Biology | MBA | 12-24 MO |
| Economics | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
07
Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$18,000
Average Salary After Graduation
92%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong integration with the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Industry Connections
IntelHuaweiBaker HughesSchlumbergerRosneftSberbank
Notable Alumni
Efim Zelmanov (Fields Medalist), Vladimir Zakharov, Mikhail Fedoruk
08
Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Olympic-sized swimming pool, sports halls, football stadium, ski base
Student Clubs
50+ (including NSU Theater, Interweek, and various sports clubs)
Library Resources
Over 900,000 volumes including rare scientific manuscripts
Exchange Programs
Available
Summer Programs
Available