Ural Federal University

Ural Federal University (UrFU) is one of the top ranked scientific centers in Russia, carrying out research and educational activities in natural, technical, social sciences, humanities, and economics. It was formed through the merger of two leading universities in Yekaterinburg. UrFU facts and figures: Institutes: 17 Total students: 45 000+ International students: 1000+ Undergraduate programmes: 120+ Graduate programmes: 80+ Graduate programmes in English: 9 Enrollment includes students from 36 countries Double Degree Programmes: 5 International partners: 300+ The most important features of education in UrFU: ? World-class academic staff involved in practical research. ? Vast research infrastructure providing the framework for the successful implementation of innovative projects. ? Close connections with the local community providing a strong base for practical-oriented education through internships and workshops. UrFU research complex includes research centers, innovation infrastructure, library and a number of museums. UrFU participates in a number of international projects and programmes (Tempus, Erasmus, FP7); the university is a member of network universities like the University of Shanghai Collaboration Organization, University of CIS and Arctic University.

Mission: Ensuring re-Industrialization through formation of human, scientific and technological potential, and sustainable modernization of traditional, and development of new industries of the Ural Federal District. Vision: ? To form the research, education and innovation cluster in the Ural Federal District and to become a leader in the fields of natural sciences, engineering and humanities. ? To ensure leadership among regional and Russian federal universities and institutes and become a part of the global leading educational and intellectual centres. 5 directions of UrFU strategic development: Studying in Ural Federal University is a modern lifestyle that provides wide opportunities for self-realization, career and social development and success. Ural Federal University is a research and innovation centre of the Ural region. Ural Federal University will develop strategic partnership with employers and business for the benefit of the regional economy. Ural Federal University will integrate with international research and educational environment. Ural Federal University is a comfortable, safe and creative environment for students and staff.

Foundation year:1920 (2011)
Short name:UrFU
Type:Federal
Students:24410
Faculty:2250
Faculty/Students Ratio:11:1
Region:Europe
Location:Yekaterinburg