Introduction to Astrakhan State University

Astrakhan State University is a well-known key comprehensive university in southern Russia. It is located on the banks of the Volga River and has trained a large number of high-quality talents for the region. It provides multi-level education from bachelor's to doctoral degrees, covering multiple disciplines.

Overview

Student size: There are about 7,808 students in total, including 1,738 international students.

Faculty: The school has a total of 477 teachers, with a group of influential and profoundly accomplished famous teachers and scholars, including many experts and professors who enjoy special government subsidies and are selected as "academic leaders" by the Ministry of Education.

History and establishment time

The school was founded in 1932 and was originally named Volga Construction University. It was highly praised by Chairman Stalin and was officially renamed Astrakhan State University in 1984.

School strength

Teaching achievements: The teaching system is strict, and the average employment rate of undergraduate graduates exceeds 90%, and its graduates are spread all over the world in various fields.

Scientific research strength: With a high-level scientific research team, the school has first-class facilities and laboratories, and has carried out extensive international cooperation, with fruitful results, and has made great progress in energy, environmental protection, and advanced materials. The school has a number of research institutes such as the Technology and Scientific Research Service Center, the Energy Technology and Materials Research Center, and the Earth Science Research Center.

International cooperation: Actively carry out international cooperation and exchanges, and have established cooperative relations with universities and scientific research institutions in Finland, Italy, Japan, Germany, France, China, Iran, Egypt, the United States and other countries, and have carried out a variety of cooperative projects such as short-term language courses, student exchanges, joint research and innovation projects. It has also signed a "double degree" agreement for a joint master's program with the University of Nice Sophia-Antipolis in France and Clark University in the United States, and has been selected by Harvard University as a pilot school for organizing international competitiveness education projects in Russia.

Institutional nature

A public non-profit higher education institution.

Educational philosophy

Focus on cultivating students' innovative thinking and practical ability, emphasizing the combination of practice and theory, adopting a variety of teaching methods and evaluation systems, encouraging students to actively explore and think critically, and stimulating students' interest and potential in independent learning.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key laboratories: The school has several research institutes, including the Technology and Scientific Research Service Center, the Energy Technology and Materials Research Center, and the Earth Science Research Center.

Key disciplines: Many disciplines are at the forefront of the country and are internationally recognized, but no clear specific information on key disciplines has been found. Its disciplines cover arts and humanities, business and social sciences, medicine and health, science and technology, engineering and other fields.

Faculty

The school has a total of 5 colleges and 4 There are 3 departments, namely the School of Innovative Mathematics and Physics, the School of Humanities, the School of Innovative Nature, the School of Education, Psychology and Social Work, the School of Economics and Law, the Department of Mathematics and Information Technology, the Department of Chemistry, the Department of Linguistics, the Department of Foreign Languages, and the Department of History.

Ranking

2024: In the 4ICU World University Rankings, the school ranks 3098th in the world and 72nd in China.

2022: Ranked 401-450 in the EECA University Rankings.

2021: Ranked 351-400 in the BRICS Rankings.

Expenses

No clear tuition and other fee standards have been found. The specific fees may vary depending on the major, academic level and other factors.

Campus

Teaching facilities: The school's computer classrooms and laboratories are equipped with modern hardware and genuine software. All buildings are connected to a single computer network, and users can access internal educational resources and the Internet. In addition, the school also has the largest and most powerful library and museum in southern Russia, as well as a high-tech innovation center to promote close cooperation between universities and enterprises.

Living facilities: The school has 6 comfortable student dormitories and provides students with sports facilities and other living facilities.