Saratov State University
Saratov State University (SSU), founded in 1909, is one of the oldest classical universities in Russia which meets the highest standards. SSU integrates centuries-old traditions of Russian science, cutting-edge information and innovation technologies, applied and fundamental research. In April 2010 SSU was awarded a well-deserved status of a National Research University. In 2011 Saratov State University joined the tiered system of education. SSU institutes and departments carry out admission to Bachelor`s degree programs and Master`s degree programs. SSU is equipped with all the necessary facilities and educational materials for studying, fundamental and applied research and hi-tech production. University facilities incorporate a vast scientific library, laboratories, scientific centers and institutes (including branches of Russian Academy of Science), new academic buildings, comfortable accommodation for international students and teaching staff, ethnic cultural centers and many more.
SSU`s missions are as follows: providing of scientific, industrial, economic and social regional institutions with highly skilled specialists and new technologies; implementation of fundamental and applied research according to the priority scientific directions and its application in educational process; effective use of the results of applied research in order to work out specific problems of the regional economy and to create conditions for its switch to the innovative way of development. Since SSU was awarded the title of National Research University, some specific goals were incorporated into the list of its priorities. SSU sees its mission as a National Research University in the following: reinforcement of national safety, development of the country`s human resource potential, preservation of the spiritual values and cultural traditions of Russian people by means of developing social, cultural and professional competences of the graduates, enabling them to meet Russia`s intellectual and innovational needs.
Foundation year:1909
Short name:SSU
Type:Public
Students:10020
Faculty:900
Faculty/Students Ratio:11:1
Region:Europe
Location:Saratov
