Achievements & Rankings
• The university is recognized as a global leader in teaching Russian as a foreign language and offers instruction in 12 foreign languages.
• Students from more than 157 countries study at RUDN, making it one of the most internationally diverse universities in Russia.
• UIGreenmetric ranked RUDN as the greenest university in Russia and placed it 38th worldwide.
• The university participated in the Russian Project 5-100 aimed at enhancing the global competitiveness of Russian universities.
• The university’s Simulation Training Center obtained the highest (Level III) accreditation.
• RUDN achieved significant growth in scientific citation indexes within Web of Science and Scopus databases.
• The university hosted the first SUITMA-9 World Congress in Russia dedicated to research on urban, industrial, transportation, mining, and military soils.
• RUDN opened a specialized Center for Additive Technologies and 3D Printing.
Educational Process & Scientific Research
The university has traditionally strong scientific schools in Mathematics, Physics, Medicine, Chemistry, and Foreign Languages. It also conducts advanced research in Medical Microbiology, Pharmacy, Fine Chemistry, Green Infrastructure, Remote Sensing, Pharmaceutical Quality Control, and Engineering Technologies.
- RUDN actively participates in programs and forums organized by the United Nations, UNESCO, and the Council of Europe. The university also hosts a Comparative Politics Department with UNESCO Chair status, reflecting its strong international position in higher education.
- The university places strong emphasis on student scientific and research activities. The Students’ Scientific Society includes more than 500 active members from different countries worldwide, and students regularly participate in conferences, scientific competitions, exhibitions, and international forums.
- RUDN also provides workshops and specialized training programs that help students develop academic research skills, prepare scientific papers and presentations, understand academic ethics, and participate in scientific competitions and research projects.
- In addition, the university organizes the annual Science Festival, where students present their scientific projects and innovations inside university laboratories. It also offers the “School of Innovative Development,” which provides workshops and lectures on research development, intellectual property protection, and professional project presentation skills.
Admission Requirements
To apply to the university, students are required to prepare the following documents:
• Valid passport
• Academic certificate and transcript
• Certificate of recognition/equivalency
• Personal photo
All documents must be translated into Russian and officially notarized or certified by the consulate. Entrance examinations can be completed either online or through personal attendance at the university.
Russian Student Visa
Obtaining a Russian student visa usually requires the following documents:
• Passport valid for at least 18 months
• Official invitation letter from the university
• Visa application form
• HIV-negative certificate
• Parental consent letter for students under 18 years old
• Personal photo
About Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University)
- Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University) is considered one of the leading international universities in Russia, combining cultural diversity, scientific research, and advanced academic education within a global learning environment that attracts students from around the world.
- The university was founded on February 5, 1960, by the Government of the USSR. In 1961, it was named after Patrice Lumumba as a symbol of friendship, cooperation, and mutual support among nations. In 1992, the university officially adopted its current name: Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University).
- Today, the university hosts more than 33,000 undergraduate, postgraduate, residency, and internship students from over 157 countries, making it one of the most internationally diverse universities in Russia and worldwide.
The university offers a comprehensive educational system that includes:
• Bachelor’s Programs
• Master’s Programs
• PhD Programs
• Medical Residency Programs
- These programs are delivered through 5 faculties, 11 institutes, and 1 academy, providing students with diverse educational opportunities in a modern academic environment.
- RUDN University is also known for its extensive international cooperation network, offering more than 150 joint educational programs with leading international universities. During the 2018/2019 academic year, the university offered 102 dual-degree programs in cooperation with universities in the United Kingdom, Germany, Greece, Spain, Italy, Kazakhstan, China, and France.