Introduction to St. Petersburg State University of Economics

Founded in 1930, St. Petersburg State University of Economics is recognized as one of the best universities of finance and economics in Russia. It is also a leader in economic education in the Russian Federation and CIS countries. Its emblem is a sacred beast guarding gold.

Overview

Student size: There are 13,907 students, including 928 foreign students.

Faculty: There are 1,172 professors teaching at the school, more than 200 full doctoral degrees (Soviet system) and more than 800 associate doctoral degrees (Soviet system).

History and establishment time

Founded in 1930, in 2013, it merged with St. Petersburg State University of Economics and Service and St. Petersburg State University of Economics and Engineering and was renamed St. Petersburg State University of Economics.

School Strength

Teaching achievements: Graduates occupy a very prominent position in the scientific community, state agencies, politics and business circles, and have trained a large number of economic professionals for Russia and other countries.

Scientific research strength: Possessing educational and scientific potential, actively carrying out scientific research activities, and undertaking a number of scientific research projects.

International cooperation: It is a member of many international associations and has carried out exchanges and cooperation with many foreign universities, such as one of the leading universities of the China-Russia Economic University Alliance.

Institutional nature

Public university.

Educational philosophy

Focus on introducing new concepts and advanced courses, cultivating goal-oriented, willing to accept changes and focused on success experts, enabling students to adapt to the challenges of the times, dividing students into different professional directions, formulating characteristic teaching plans, and cultivating practical and application abilities.

Key laboratories and disciplines

Key laboratories: No clear information was found.

Key disciplines: Economic theory and history of economic thought, world economy and international economic relations, banking, financial markets and insurance, etc.

Faculty

It has the School of Economics and Finance, the School of Humanities, the School of Law, the School of Informatics and Applied Mathematics, the School of Management, the School of Commercial Customs and Economic Security, the School of Service, Tourism and Hotel Management, etc.

Ranking

Ranked first in the national ranking of economic universities in Russia and listed as one of the 500 best business schools in the world.

Expenses

Preparatory course is about 2,200 euros/year, undergraduate course is about 5,000 euros/year, master's degree is about 4,000 euros/year, doctoral degree is about 3,000 euros/year, dormitory is about 100 US dollars/month, medical insurance is 3,800 rubles/year.

Campus environment

The main campus is located on the side of Nevsky Avenue in St. Petersburg, covering an area of ​​nearly 2,200 acres. There are 15 teaching buildings, football fields, swimming pools, medical centers and other facilities on the campus. There is also an international student office to provide students with study and life assistance.