Ural Federal University (UrFU)

Higher education of excellent quality, as well as with the issuance of state diplomas can be obtained at the Ural Federal University (Ural Federal University). Ural Federal University was formed by the merger of the Yeltsin Ural State Technical University and the Gorky Ural State University, the beginning of which academic activity dates back to 1920. In the Ural region, it is the oldest institution of higher education, besides being one of the largest in the whole Russian Federation.

• Department of Linguistics,
• Faculty of History,
• Department of Political Science and Sociology,
• Department of International Relations,
• Department of Philosophy,
• Department of Psychology,
• Department of Art History, Cultural Studies and Design,
• Faculty of Journalism,
• Faculty of Philology,
• Confucius Institute,
• Institute for Retraining and Advanced Training.

Every year the university holds the UrFU Youth Convention: it is a whole range of scientific events (both specialized and interdisciplinary) for students of various majors and courses. 

The «My First Grant» competition is popular, which aims to support emerging scientists.

Since 2022, the UrFU delegation has been performing well at the scientific and educational conference «DNA of Russia» (Sochi).

The main organization for extracurricular student activities is the Student Creativity Center. A large number of creative groups operate here, for example: 

• KVN League,
• Academic Choir,
• Serebrovsky Chapel,
• Dance Class,
• «Rifei» Orchestra,
• «Forsazh» Hip-Hop Studio,
• «Verona» Theater.

Throughout the year, students attend interesting events, holidays, and parties — among the traditional ones are:

• Choir concerts,
• May Ball,
• «Freshman Debut»,
• Fairs of Creative Opportunities,
• Job Fairs,
• Grand New Year's Concert.

The list of achievements of Ural Federal University is huge and has great scientific value. We present only some of the most powerful facts.

• One of the teachers of the Faculty of Philology of the University became the winner of the Voloshin Prize. He won the 2014 Best Poetry Book nomination.
• The development of universal equipment associated with the extraction of rare earth metals by Ural scientists, has enabled the country to no longer use expensive sources of supply of special equipment from abroad.
• A structural unit of the Ural Federal University, which is the Institute of Geology, organized an international expedition to study the Ural Mountains. The most famous scientists from all the leading universities of the world took part in this event. The expedition brought many valuable results.
• Ural Federal University was able to become the winner in the competition held by the Ministry of Defense for the training of qualified personnel for the army.

Why applicants seek to enroll in UrFU

According to surveys of applicants, students and graduates of this educational institution there are many reasons to get a specialty in this university, for example:

• The national Russian rating of the best universities of the country assigns the 6th position to the Ural Federal University.
• An international ranking is usually held by an institution among the first 500 educational institutions that make up the elite of world higher education.
• An excellent help in determining the future employment of students is the Center for Interaction with Potential Employers. Its functions are to track the needs of enterprises in the specialists who are preparing UrFU. Also here they develop individual adaptation programs for graduates in the new workplace.
• The sports direction of the university is proud of 30 national teams that take an active part in national championships in various sports. Many students in the learning process reach the heights of candidates for the master of sports.
• The institution allocates 12 scholarships at the general university level every year. They are complemented by scholarship programs from structural units.
• Here, attentive to the health of students. Students can get quality food in one of 32 food outlets. The university food factory employs 150 people, which serve these points. If necessary, you can order a diet table.

Unique facts

• First of all, the Ural Federal University is proud of a pleiad of politicians from the Soviet and Russian periods who were graduates of this educational institution. This is both the first president of Russia - B. Yeltsin, and the prime minister of the Soviet Union N. Ryzhkov, and many other famous personalities.
• Also within the walls of the UrFU education such outstanding athletes as S. Chepikov, O. Fedorova and many others received.

The university is well-equipped for training a large number of students. All classrooms are bright and have the necessary equipment and technology: PCs and related peripherals, audio systems, projectors, interactive whiteboards; there is also language lab equipment. All classes and laboratories for practical exercises are equipped with the necessary materials, manuals, workstations, equipment and tools. There are medical centers on the campus grounds, as well as its own stadium, swimming pool, shooting range, and a large sports complex for team sports, equipped indoor tennis courts. 

The academic year is traditionally divided into two semesters for Russian universities: 

• Autumn (September-December);
• Spring (January-June). 

At the end of each of the two semesters, an examination session is held, followed by holidays: winter (short, in January) and summer (June-August).

Additional expenses

• Accommodation in a dormitory — from 1700 rubles/month,
• Transportation,
• Food,
• Household and pocket expenses,
• Stationery, some consumables for classes.

Document acceptance begins approximately in mid-June — an applicant can submit a package of documents in person, through Gosuslugi (State Services), by mail, through the Personal Account (the UrFU online structure for applicants), using the "Enter University Online" service. 

List of documents required for admission (basic, may be supplemented depending on the specialty and personal circumstances of the applicant):

• Application for admission to UrFI,
• Identity document and citizenship document (passport),
• Document in a standard format confirming completed education (certificate and/or diploma),
• SNILS,
• Photograph (3x4 cm) in printed or electronic form,
• Unified State Exam results.

Upon successful completion of the competition for a place, an agreement on the provision of educational services is concluded.

A total of almost 7,000 people study at UrFU, and the number of graduates is already over 37,000.

Students have the opportunity to study for a semester abroad through exchange programs: many foreign universities are partners of UrFU.

The university closely cooperates with employers in the region and country: this allows keeping educational programs up-to-date and effective, gives students the opportunity to get internships and practical training, start working while studying, and quickly receive attractive job offers. Among the university's partners are RMK, Sberbank, EMERCOM of Russia, SBC "Kontur" and many others.

The basic requirements for each applicant are as follows:

• Completed education: complete secondary or secondary vocational; if you are applying for a place in the master's program — bachelor's or specialist diploma,
• Successful completion of computer testing or Unified State Exam (including for citizens of foreign countries).

The minimum number of points according to the results of the Unified State Exam (changes every year, current data must be clarified with the admissions committee):

• Russian language – 40,
• Literature – 40,
• Mathematics – 39,
• Social Studies – 45,
• History – 35.

To enter a number of study programs, applicants will need to pass the professional test «Creative Competition» (minimum score – 40, may vary). Some faculties have their own entrance tests.

Students have access to a large number of scholarships: both from the university itself and from regional partners, as well as national-level scholarships. For example:

• State academic scholarship (increased — for outstanding achievements),
• State social scholarship (there is an increased option — for students of I-II courses),
• Special scholarships for first-year masters,
• State scholarships for graduate students,
• Special increased scholarships for first-year students (bachelor's and specialist programs),
• Scholarships of the President of the Russian Federation and Scholarships of the Government of the Russian Federation,
• Named scholarships and many others.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision