History
The State University of Nizhni Novgorod (UNN) was founded in 1916. Today UNN is one of the leading classic universities in Russia.
The faculty for International Students was established in 2005 to ensure UNN strategic development in the sphere of export of education and further integration into the international educational environment.
Education
- The University provides higher education to approximately 30000 students, including 1000 PhD students. UNN provides fundamental education in compliance with the best Russian higher school traditions. The combination of high quality of education and its availability at UNN due to a wide range of study programmes and forms of training is the hallmark of the University in the context of global knowledge economy.
- UNN realizes over 250 specialist, bachelor and master’s programmes (both full-time and part-time). UNN also offers Bachelor’s programmes “Information Technologies”, “International Relations”, “Economics” and Master's programmes "Mathematics and Computer Science", "Management", which are taught in English.
PhD Programmes
Lobachevsky University Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2024
ACES Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
ServiceScape Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
14 Oct 2024
Fulbright U.S. Student Program
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1600 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2024
Mozida African Master Scholarship
Merit-based
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
90000 AUD
Deadline
Not specified
World Universities Ramsay Postgraduate Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2025
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2024
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Anonymous Hope Fund
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Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
AAPG Foundation Grants-in-Aid
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
15 May 2024
iVisa Annual Scholarship
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
31 Oct 2024
$1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2024
$1,500 Annual Essay Writing Contest Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2024
Biotin Xtreme Hair Care Annual Scholarship 2023: Empowering The Future Of Hair Care
General Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2024
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
55000 USD
Deadline
01 Nov 2024
Francesca Norris Memorial Scholarship
Merit-based
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Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Nov 2024
Type Rating Scholarships
Merit-based
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Grant
5000 USD
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Not specified
International Conference Scholarship
Merit-based
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Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
01 Nov 2024
Financial Scholarships
Merit-based
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1500 USD
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31 Jul 2024
Spreadsheet Gladiator Scholarship
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University Ranking
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2024
1001 -250
2023
751 -100
2022
651
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2024
1501 -300
2023
1201
2022
1201
World University Rankings is a vital resource that provides the definitive list of the world's best universities. They look at how often they're producing new ideas, what their reputation is around the world, and how much they're contributing to science and academic fields. After calculating and comparing these criteria, THE ranks the universities accordingly.
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report
2024
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2023
1455 -136
2022
1319
Best Global Universities Rankings by U.S. News & World Report presents all the top universities from the U.S. and 60 other countries around the world. They measure the rate of students going to their second year of studies, as well as the rate of students who graduate. It also asks university representatives on the performance of universities, and evaluates university resources, teacher salaries, graduation rates, student academic achievements and satisfaction. After calculating and comparing these criteria, U.S. News ranks the top international universities accordingly.
Student services
The Faculty for International Students cooperates with various organizations and governing bodies in the framework of international students support programmes.
Housing services
- International students live in a comfortable dormitory, which is situated on the UNN campus in immediate neighbourhood of the city centre. International students live in 2- or 3-bedded rooms, equipped with the necessary furniture and bedding.
- Lavatories, washrooms and kitchens are located on each floor. There are also classrooms on each floor of the student dormitory.
- There is also a student canteen, grocery stores, banks and a sport complex nearby. Round-the-clock security is provided for maximum safety of the students.
Library services
Nikolai Lobachevsky Scientific Library is a gem of the University. It was established at the end of the 18th century. During its 200-year history, the library has accumulated over five million volumes, including 150 thousand old and rare units.
ICT services
All rooms in the student dormitory have Internet access points.
Sports facilities
The gym is a great place to maintain or improve your current fitness levels from stamina to strength, you can tailor a fitness programme around your own personal needs. Russia has a strong history in competitive gymnastic disciplines such as Rhythmic gymnastics and all of our UNN instructors have a vast knowledge of how to get the best out of a person. There are many gyms in Nizhny Novgorod with UNN having one of the most comprehensive gym facilities and some of the best instructors’ in the city.
Student clubs
The Student Council of the Faculty for International Students encourages international students’ self-actualization. Its main task is to raise the social role of international students and their activity in the educational, scientific and social life of both the Faculty and the University.