Yaroslav-the-Wise Novgorod State University

Yaroslav-the-Wise Novgorod State University is the largest educational institution in the North-West of the Russian Federation and the only one in the Novgorod region. Today, the university in Veliky Novgorod is known as the unique “multi-university-technopolis” which in 1993, for the first time in Russia, brought together several universities, technical schools, as well as research and production structures, preserving and increasing their scientific, educational and socio-cultural potential.

Currently, Novgorod State University comprises 7 scientific and educational institutions: Institute of Medical Education, Humanities Institute, Institute of Electronic Information Systems, Institute of Continuous Pedagogical Education, Institute of Digital Economics, Management and Service, Institute of Agriculture and Natural Resources, and Polytechnic Institute. The university also includes 4 vocational colleges: Polytechnic, Humanities, Medical, and Economic.

The university trains specialists at all levels of higher education (Bachelor, Master, PhD degree programs), further education and professional development in 170 educational programs, as well as in secondary vocational education programs. In addition, the Institute of Medical Education of Novgorod State University provides training for medical personnel at all levels, including medical residency.

Today, more than 10 thousand students study at the university, among them about 6,000 Bachelor degree students, 224 medical residents, and 58 PhD students. The university provides degree training for about 800 international students from 51 countries of the world. Internationalization is an important part of the NovSU development strategy. At present, there are 64 agreements on cooperation and MOUs with HEIs and educational organizations from 22 countries of the world.

High-quality education and research are provided primarily by highly qualified personnel. Out of the total number of 600 researchers and faculty members, there are 129 Doctors of Sciences and 336 Candidates of Sciences. Such a high number of employees with academic degrees is ensured, among other things, with the effective work of the university Dissertation Councils in physics, philosophy and education.

Traditionally, Novgorod State University relies on the development of science - both fundamental, when implementing projects within the framework of the state research task, and applied, taking into account the specifics of the region. The main advantage of the university is an effective combination of research, innovation and educational activities. For effective research, the university has established research centres, research and educational laboratories.