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Ural Federal University-one of Russian leading universities, a federal innovation platform. For more information visit our official homepage: www.urfu.ru/en
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Ural Federal University (UrFU) is one of the largest universities in Russia ranked among top-10 in the country and 335th in QS World University Rankings. Founded in 1920, UrFU is located in Ekaterinburg (capital of the Ural Region) - modern and dynamic city with a population of about 1.5 mln. The city has a unique location - on the border between Europe & Asia. UrFU offers more than 400 Bachelor's, Master's & Doctoral Programs in natural & engineering sciences, social sciences, humanities & arts. The University is committed to the highest level of teaching, research and internationalization. UrFU has more than 500 international partnerns and 4500 international students from nearly 110 countries. Come to find excellent education and world-class research in the very heart of Russia!

23/10/2026

🤩🤝 UrFU and Rusal Have Launched an Engineering Training Program

🇮🇩 10 citizens of the Republic of Indonesia arrived in Ekaterinburg to receive education as part of a joint project with an industrial partner, Rusal.

👩‍🎓 After successful completion of the language training at UrFU Preparatory Department, Indonesian students will continue their studies in educational programs «Construction» and «Construction of unique buildings and structures».

🙋 The staff of UrFU Centre for International Student Mobility and Recruitment and buddies help students with adaptation to a life in a new country.

21/10/2026

🏛️🎉 We couldn’t wait to share with you how UrFU celebrated 106th Anniversary with grand festivities!

❤️ On October 19, the festive program brought together students, faculty, and staff across several university buildings.

💃The day began with activities organized by the trade unions of UrFU’s institutes. Highlights included “Muzbolshak”, student opportunities fair, film screenings, and a concert featuring creative groups and a cover band.
Guests also enjoyed treats 🍰

🤩 It was unforgettable!

📷 Photo: UrFU press service

20/10/2026

🏛️❤️ Happy birthday to our beloved university!

🎓 Here is to new discoveries, bold ideas, and many more years of success. May UrFU continue to inspire, unite, and lead the way!

🎂 Happy birthday to all of us — students, faculty, staff, and alumni! Thank you for being part of our university family.

🔬 On October 19, Ural Federal University celebrated the 106th anniversary of its founding. Since 1920, UrFU has grown from Ural State University into one of the country’s largest and strongest universities — a center of science, technology, and creativity.

🤩 For this wonderful occasion, the Student Union prepared a large-scale festive program!

🤩 For this wonderful occasion, the Student Union prepared a large-scale festive program!

🤩 For this wonderful occasion, the Student Union prepared a large-scale festive program!

🤩 For this wonderful occasion, the Student Union prepared a large-scale festive program!

🤩 For this wonderful occasion, the Student Union prepared a large-scale festive program!

13/10/2026

🧑‍🎓 “Science Is a Tool for Solving Real Problems”: Interview with Zhirinovsky Scholarship Winner

🇳🇬 We congratulate Kallistus and wish him success in his research!

📸 Photo: Rodion Narudinov; Global Textile Times

09/10/2026

How hard our students study at UrFU?😁
From time to time, we all need a break 🍰

✨ Special thanks to Professor Lysenko and her student Frank!

07/10/2026

🇮🇹 UrFU hosted international conference “35 Years of Italian Studies in the Urals”

👨‍🏫 UrFU hosted an international conference dedicated to the 80th anniversary of Professor Valery Mikhaylenko, founder of Italian studies in the region and of the Faculty of International Relations.

🏛️ The event brought together leading experts from MGIMO, Moscow State Linguistic University, Herzen University, and Irkutsk State University.

🏫 Also taking part were Roberto D’Agostino, Honorary Consul of Italy in Ekaterinburg, and Alessandro Salacone from the Dante Alighieri Society.

🗣️ «Thanks to Valery Mikhaylenko, an entire generation of Italianists emerged who became reliable intermediaries in cooperation between Russia and Italy,» said D’Agostino.

01/10/2026

🤩🇿🇲 UrFU at Russian Education Exhibition in Zambia

👩‍🎓 From September 10 to 12, UrFU presented its programmes at the “Study in Russia” exhibition in Lusaka. The university was represented by Nikita Kornev, Executive Director of the Centre for Chinese and Asia Pacific Studies.

📷 Photo: Nikita Kornev

🤩🇿🇲 UrFU at Russian Education Exhibition in Zambia

🏛️ Around 600 people visited the events and stand. A presentation quiz helped Zambian students learn about UrFU’s history, rankings, English‑taught programmes, tuition costs, and scholarships.

📷 Photo: Russian House in Lusaka

🤩🇿🇲 UrFU at Russian Education Exhibition in Zambia

⚡️ Most popular fields: computer science, mechanical engineering, nuclear medicine, economics, finance, etc.

📷 Photo: Nikita Kornev

🤩🇿🇲 UrFU at Russian Education Exhibition in Zambia

🙋‍♂️ After the event, 3 students applied for preparatory courses under Rossotrudnichestvo’s additional intake!

📷 Photo: Nikita Kornev

🤩🇿🇲 UrFU at Russian Education Exhibition in Zambia

📷 Photo: Nikita Kornev

🤩🇿🇲 UrFU at Russian Education Exhibition in Zambia

📷 Photo: Nikita Kornev

🤩🇿🇲 UrFU at Russian Education Exhibition in Zambia

📷 Photo: Nikita Kornev

🤩🇿🇲 UrFU at Russian Education Exhibition in Zambia

📷 Photo: Nikita Kornev

28/09/2026

🤩🍁 UrFU Students Celebrated Mid-Autumn Festival!

🧧 UrFU Chinese-Russian Institute hosted the Mid-Autumn Festival — one of the most important traditional holidays in East Asia.

🖌️ Students played basketball, tried their hand at Chinese calligraphy, and learned about the traditions of the holiday.

🥮 Traditional treats were also part of the celebration: students tasted Chinese tea and mooncakes with various fillings.

🫂 The Mid‑Autumn Festival symbolizes unity, harmony, and connection with loved ones. For students of the Chinese‑Russian Institute, it is also an opportunity to learn more about each other’s culture and spend time together.

📸 Photos: UrFU CRI; Sergey Porkhachev

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19, Mira Str. , GUK/209
Yekaterinburg
620002

Opening Hours

Monday	08:30 - 17:15
Tuesday	09:00 - 17:15
Wednesday	08:30 - 17:15
Thursday	08:00 - 17:15
Friday	08:30 - 16:15

Telephone

+73433754627

Website

https://urfu.ru/en/

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