Saratov State University (SGU) Saratov State University named after N. G. Chernyshevsky

Russian Saratov State University named after N. G. Chernyshevsky is

the oldest institution of higher education. This is a public institution, founded in 1909. In 2010, SSU became a national research university. Territorially Saratov State University (SGU) is located in the city of Saratov.

In the national ranking, Saratov State University named after N. G. Chernyshevsky is among the TOP 20 best institutions in the country, ranking 13

a place. Among international universities, SGU occupies 644 positions.

The educational institution is famous for its high quality education. Graduates of this institution have great chances of decent employment.

Outstanding graduates and teachers

Over the entire period of operation, many famous graduates graduated from Saratov State University. This includes writers, scientists in various fields, and athletes. For example:

• Anatoly Mikhailovich Abramov (writer, teacher and scientist, literary critic, poet. Honored Worker of the Russian Federation, member of the Union of Russian Writers, member of the editorial board of the Podyom magazine);
• Irdan Nigmetovich Azerbayev (chemist, doctor of chemical sciences, professor, corresponding member of the Academy of Sciences of the Kazakh SSR);
• Vitaly Vladimirovich Arestov (Doctor of Physics and Mathematics, professor, author of numerous scientific publications);
• Beller Georgy Alexandrovich (Candidate of Geological Sciences, geochemist, ecologist, writer);
• Sergey Georgievich Bogomolov (Soviet, Russian mountaineer. Master of Sports of the USSR, master of sports of international class, winner of the title “Snow Leopard”, who has completed more than 60 ascents of the highest category of complexity in almost all mountain systems of the world);
• Anatoly Yakovlevich Gerchikov (Physics and Chemistry Scientist, Doctor of Chemistry, Professor Emeritus of the Bashkir State University);
• Yuriy Nikolaevich Davydov (philosopher, sociologist, specialist in the problems of history and theory of sociology, social philosophy, ethics, history of philosophy and the arts);
• Vera Ivanovna Evushkina (singer, composer. In the repertoire of a song to poems by Tsvetaeva, Tarkovsky, Samoilov, Kirsanov, Pozhenyan, Ipatova, Sosnory, Radkovsky, Blessed and others);
• Nikolay Yakovlevich Kazakov (lieutenant colonel, Hero of the Soviet Union);
• Victor N. Parfenov (historian, antiquarian, doctor of historical sciences, professor);
• Alexander Andrianovich Solyanov (scientist, botanist, candidate of biological sciences, assistant professor, vegetation researcher);
• Peter Lavrent'evich Ulyanov (mathematician, corresponding member of the USSR Academy of Sciences and academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences, laureate of the State Prize).

Among the teachers it should be noted: I.V. Krasovskaya, B.A. Mozharovsky, A.M. Bogomolov, G.A. Ostroumov, A.P. Skaftymov, G.Yu. Manns, V.K. Arkhangelskaya and others.

The educational building is geographically located in the city of Saratov. The university includes a library, a sports complex, a cultural center, canteens, dormitories for foreign citizens. The institution has everything necessary for comfortable learning and living.

For admission to Saratov State University named after N. G. Chernyshevsky, an applicant must provide a statement of progress at the previous place of education, as well as pass an entrance exam. Both local citizens and foreigners can apply for enrollment. The institution has the following faculties:

• Biological;
• Geographical;
• Geological;
• Mechanics and Mathematics;
• Sociological;
• Faculty of Foreign Languages and Linguodidactics;
• Computer Science and Information Technology;
• Faculty of Nano-and Biomedical Technologies;
• Nonlinear processes;
• Psychological, pedagogical and special education;
• Psychology;
• Physical;
• Philosophical;
• Economic;
• Legal.

Tuition is about 3000 USD / year. The academic year is divided into two semesters. In total, about 12,000 students are educated. The teaching staff includes 3,396 teachers. Foreign citizens make up 4% of the total number of students. University offers the opportunity to receive education remotely.

Saratov State University cooperates with many international organizations and educational institutions. Also supports the educational program for the exchange of students and teachers.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision