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Ural Federal University

Ural Federal University (UrFU) is one of the largest and leading higher educational institutions in Russia where theoretical education and fundamental knowledge are combined with innovative approaches to teaching to meet requirements and demands of modern society. UrFU is in the heart of Eurasia committed to the complex and sustainable development of research and teaching. It is located in Yekaterinburg with strong foundations in engineering, science, technology and multidisciplinary education.

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  • 1,420 km

    Distance from

    Moscow to Yekaterinburg

  • 2'20''

    Travel time from

    Moscow by plane

  • +240

    Average daytime temperature

    in summer

  • -100

    Average daytime temperature

    in winter

UrFU in Rankings

Ural Federal University constantly works on building its global reputation and is currently ranked amongst the world's top universities
  • 504th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2026)
  • Top 6 in Russia (ARWU National/Regional Rankings: Russia 2025)
  • Top 12 in "Three University Missions" Moscow International University Ranking:
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Ural Federal University is home to 50 000+ students from more than 100 countries of the world and more than 4400 faculty members including the top-notch global experts. 
UrFU Institutes offer around 400 Bachelor's, Master's and Doctoral degree programs in natural sciences and mathematics, engineering, IT, social sciences, economics and management, arts and humanities etc. taught in Russian and English. 
Breakthrough studies are pursued in 193 modern research and development laboratories and 72 research excellence centres.
The university is open to international collaboration having around 400 partners all over the globe and is an active participant of such initiatives as BRICS Network University, SCO Network University, CIS University, Association of Sino-Russian Technical Universities (ASRTU), Russian-African Network University.
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ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY

Build a strong foundation in engineering, technology, and industrial innovation while developing practical skills for careers across modern industries and global engineering sectors.

COMPUTER SCIENCE & INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
ECONOMICS & BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
ARCHITECTURE & CONSTRUCTION
ELECTRICAL & POWER ENGINEERING
METALLURGY & MATERIALS SCIENCE
CHEMISTRY & CHEMICAL TECHNOLOGY
PHYSICS & NATURAL SCIENCES
And more.......
Annual Tuition Fee
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Tuition fees vary by programme and level of study.
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Why Choose Ural Federal University?

Experience a large multidisciplinary university where science, technology, research, and international education come together in Yekaterinburg.

  • Multidisciplinary Education

    Explore diverse fields across engineering, science, technology, economics, business, humanities, and social sciences.

  • Research-Driven University

    Study in an environment where scientific research, innovation, and advanced technologies are an important part of university life.

  • Large Academic Community

    Become part of one of Russia’s major university communities, bringing together students and academics across many disciplines.

  • Global Student Environment

    Meet students from around the world and gain valuable international experience while studying in Russia.

  • Science & Technology Strength

    Build knowledge in areas such as engineering, IT, physics, chemistry, materials science, and other technology-focused disciplines.

  • Study In Yekaterinburg

    Experience university life in one of Russia’s largest cities and a major centre for education, culture, business, and industry.
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Ural Federal University (UrFU) is one of the largest and leading higher educational institutions in Russia where theoretical education and fundamental knowledge are combined with innovative approaches to teaching to meet requirements and demands of modern society.

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