Orel State University

Oryol State University is a well-known classical university, which is located in the Central federal district of Russia. Priokskiy State University, that is technically oriented, joined it in December 2015. Oryol State University NAMEd after I.S. Turgenev identifies itself as a competitive institution of higher education, which carries out programs of higher education, continuing professional education and scientific manpower training, according to international standards of quality of education. Preserving the best traditions and modern trends of higher education in Russia, the university is a leader in basic and applied research in the field of natural science, technics and humanities. Oryol State University NAMEd after I.S. Turgenev contributes much to welfarism of Russia, social, economic and cultural development of the Central federal district and Oryol region. It strengthens innovative sector of local industry, participates in development of modern technologies for manufacture and social sphere in accordance with demands and challenges of knowledge-driven economy.

Orel State University is unique in many aspects. Orel State University is the only classical university that is a member of the Association of classical universities of the Russian Federation and the only educational institution in the region that provide training in a wide range of areas and specialties of higher and postgraduate education, training, retraining, Orel State University is the only institution that gives professionals in the most humane professions, like doctors and teachers. Currently, Orel State University 110 implements the basic educational programs of higher education in large groups of 14 training areas and specialties.

Foundation year:1931
Short name:OSU
Type:Public
Students:16810
Faculty:1400
Faculty/Students Ratio:12:1
Region:Europe
Location:Oryol