Introduction to Kursk State University

Kursk State University is a well-known institution of higher learning in the Central Black Earth Region of the Russian Federation and one of the oldest universities in Kursk Oblast.

Overview

The total number of students is over 7,000, with about 900 teachers and researchers. The school has 16 faculties covering a variety of majors, providing education at different levels such as undergraduate, graduate and doctoral.

History and Establishment

The history of the school began in 1794, when Catherine II opened a noble school in Kursk. It was later transformed into a teacher training college in 1934 and renamed Kursk State University.

School Strength

Faculty: It has a high-level teaching team, including many well-known scientists and scholars at home and abroad, 93 Teachers have doctoral degrees.

Research achievements: The school has strong research strength, actively carries out research projects, promotes the development of disciplines, and its achievements have a certain influence in the academic circles at home and abroad.

Nature of the institution

A non-profit public higher education institution.

Educational philosophy

Focus on interdisciplinary and innovation, and is committed to providing students with high-quality education, cultivating students' comprehensive qualities and practical abilities to meet the needs of social development.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key laboratories: It has more than 100 natural science laboratories equipped with high-tech equipment, as well as nearly 50 humanities research laboratories, an observatory, etc.

Key disciplines: Applied mathematics, ecology, psychology, journalism, law, economics and other disciplines are strong.

Faculty

It has physics and mathematics, natural sciences and geography, computer science, linguistics, foreign languages, history, economics and management, law, education and psychology and other departments.

Ranking

In 2024, the school ranked 6207th in the world and 229th in Russia.

Expenses

The average annual tuition for domestic students is about US$1,500-2,500, and the annual tuition for international students is US$2,000-3,500 USD.

Campus Environment

The main campus is located in the center of Kursk and is a state-protected building complex. The school has 6 teaching buildings equipped with advanced laboratories, research rooms, computer networks and other infrastructure. The library has a collection of 2.55 million books. The campus environment is clean and the cultural atmosphere is strong.