We have been always providing
highly efficient teaching!
Voronezh State University (VSU) was founded in 1918 on the basis of one of the oldest European universities – the University of Derpt (or Yuriev). In the past years of its history the University has trained over 100 thousand specialists. Among the University’s graduates are Nobel Prize-winners, USSR and Russian State Prize-winners, academicians, ministers, Honoured Scientists and Honoured Culture Experts. Graduates of the University work in 126 countries of the world. More than 230 professors, academicians, doctors of Science and over 700 assistant professors work now at the University providing tuition in 70 specialities and directions, 140 specializations, Master’s and PhD programs. More than 21 thousand students, post-graduate students, doctorate research scholars and trainees are trained at the 18 programs of the University. Among them are 800 international students from Europe, Asia, America and Africa. Voronezh State University provides preparation of highly qualified specialists on different levels. Graduates receive Bachelor’s Diplomas (4 years of studies), Master’s Diplomas (6 years of studies), Diplomas of Candidate and Doctor of Science. The University is proud of its Botanical Garden, a unique natural reserve, the territory of which has preserved the fauna of the pre-glacial period. The University also comprises 5 scientific research institutes, one of the biggest scientific library in Russia, a printing-house, a publishing house, 8 museums, a sport complex, 5 subsidiaries, 4 lyceums and colleges, the University district uniting several higher educational establishments, technical colleges and 100 schools of the Region, a system of Students’ hostels and cafeteria, Cultural Centers of several European countries and the USA, an Internet Center. Aero-Space, Geological, Pharmaceutical, Radioelectronic, Environment Protection, Photochemical and other Scientific and Research Centers were organized on the basis of partnership with the leading enterprises of the Region and the Academy of Science of the Russian Federation.
Institute of International Education
The Institute of International Education is in charge of establishing and maintaining international links and collaboration of the Voronezh State University and is authorized to carry out the following work:
· Russian language courses:
will give beginners the necessary Russian language
skill for its practical use.
· academic collaboration of the VSU with
educational institutions abroad and international
organizations, funds and programs;
· admission of international students to studies at
the University;
· pre-university preparation for international
students;
· working out and realization of programs of
Russian as a Foreign Language;
· testing in Russian as a Foreign Language (for
foreigners within the framework of the State System
of Testing);
· social and psychological adaptation of
international students for the conditions of living
and studies in Russia; extra-curriculum activities,
sport clubs, concerts, festivals and other cultural
and entertainment events.
Choose what you like!
Teaching is provided by the following Programs:
- Biology and Soil Science: Biology,
Soil Science.
- Geography and Geoecology:
Geography, Environment Protection and Rural
Resources Management, Ecology and Rural Resources
Management.
- Geology: Geological Photography and
Mineral Layers Research, Geology, Geophysics,
Hydrogeology and Engineering Geology.
- Journalism: Journalism, Public
Relations, Advertising.
- History: History, Political
Science.
- Computer Sciences: Informational
Systems and Technologies, Mathematics, Computer
Sciences.
- Mathematics: Mathematics.
- International Relations:
International Relations, World Economy, Regional
Studies.
- Applied Mathematics, Informatics
and Mechanics: Applied Mathematics, Mechanics,
Applied Mathematics and Informatics.
- Romance and Germanic Philology: the
English Language and Literature, the French Language
and Literature, the German Language and Literature,
the Spanish Language and Literature, Japanese,
Theory and Methods of Teaching Foreign Languages and
Cultures, Translation and Translation Science,
Theoretical and Applied Linguistics.
- Pharmacy:
Pharmacy.
- Physics: Physics, Radio-physics and
Electronics, Microelectronics and Semi-conductor
Devices.
- Philology: Philology, Social Pedagogics, Arts and Humanitarian Sciences.
- Philosophy and Psychology:
Philosophy, Psychology, Cultural Studies.
- Chemistry: Chemistry, Materials
Study and New Material Technologies.
- Economics: Management, Economics, Labour Economics, Finance and Credit, Accounting,
Analysis and Audit, Company’s Management, Marketing,
State and Municipal Administration, Mathematical
Methods in Economics, Personnel Management.
- Law: Law.
- The Institute of International Education
- Business School
- Qualification Upgrading.
The Voronezh State University is a big scientific
and research center, which is well-known in Russia
and abroad.
24 academicians and corresponding members of Russian
Academies of Science, over 1300 professors,
assistant professors, lecturers and research
assistants are conducting scientific and research
work at the University. 35 University scientists are
members of academies and scientific organizations
abroad.
Over 50 University scientists are awarded the titles
of Honoured Scientists of the Russian Federation,
Russian State Prize-winners, Honoured Higher
Educationalists. Many scientists of the VSU are
awarded certificates and medals of Russian and
International Competitions and Exhibitions.
The University Staff are conducting research work on
214 topics, being financed by grants from Russian
Fund of Fundamental Research, Russian Fund of
Humanities Scientific Research, Ministry of
Education, Programs – “Russian Universities –
Fundamental Researches”, “Integration” and other
international funds.
VSU is one of the leading Russian universities that
offers preparation for scientific and pedagogical
work. About 500 Russian and Foreign post-graduates
take 72 research degree courses at VSU every year,
comprising all the specter of Humanitarian and
Natural Sciences.
There are 22 scientific expertise councils
supervising doctorate research work and 5 councils
for PhD studies in 47 scientific specialities.
Discover this new wonderful world!
The Voronezh State University has
established links with 74 Higher Educational
Institutions from the USA, Germany, Great Britain,
France, China, Malaysia, Macedonia, Iraq, Spain,
Italy, Belgium, Ireland, Poland, the Czech Republic,
Estonia, etc.
The University maintains active collaboration with
international organizations, funds and programs:
UNESCO, European Council, TEMPUS (TACIS), IREX,
INTAS, USIA, American Councils for International
Education – ACTR, Soros, Fullbright, Muskie
Programme, German Service of Academic Exchanges (DAAD),
International Scientific Fund, American Mathematical
Society, “Volkswagen-Stiftung” Programme, etc.
The Voronezh State University is one of the biggest
Russian centres of teaching international students.
The University was one of the first centres in the
former USSR and Russia to offer educational programs for students from foreign countries.
Since 1962 over 14 thousand international students,
post-graduates and exchange students from 126
countries of Europe, America, Asia and Africa have
been taught at the University.
The University offers the following academic
options:
· Pre-University Programme – 1 year
· Full Degree Courses: BA, BSc degree programs (4
years), Diploma Specialist Programme (5 years),
Master’s Degree Programs (6 years, for those with
BA/BSc – 2 years).
· Included Education for visiting students (1
semester, 1 year, 2 years)
· PhD Programs (taught in Russian and European
languages)
· Post-doctorate Studies
· Training Courses (taught in Russian and European
languages)
· Courses of Qualification Upgrading
· Russian Language Courses
Start from the beginning!
In the 40 years of its existence the Institute of
International Education has been teaching
international applicants for studies at the VSU and
other higher educational institutions of Russia and
the former USSR. At present it is considered to be
one of the biggest centres offering pre-university
courses designed to bring students to the standard
required for admission to full-time degree programs in humanities, medicine, economics,
engineering and natural sciences. Pre-university
studies are based on up-to-date pedagogical
technologies, original educational techniques and
methods that make use of audio-, video- and computer
equipment. This enables the students within 8-10
months of studies to master the Russian Language,
systematize and enrich their knowledge in special
majoring disciplines.
The teaching process is actively supported by
working in multimedia classes and educational TV
studio.
Tuition of international students is carried out at
the basis of intensive technologies at the
short-term summer Russian Language courses as well
as 3, 6 or 8-month courses during the academic year.
Much attention is paid to first-hand acquaintance of
international students with the history, culture and
traditions of the Russian people. Academic studies
are combined with trips and excursions, visits to
museums, exhibitions, theatres and concerts.
Voronezh State University is a Successful Start for
High-flyers!
Your New Friends are waiting for you at VSU!
