Novosibirsk State University

Novosibirsk State University (NSU) is a public research university located in Novosibirsk, Russia.

Novosibirsk State University (NSU) was founded in 1958, during a period of rapid scientific and technological development in the Soviet Union. The university was established with the goal of creating a leading center for education and research in Siberia.

NSU was founded on the principles of integration of education and science, early involvement of students with research activities, and the engagement of leading scientists in its teaching programs. The university quickly grew and became one of the most prestigious universities in the Soviet Union.

In the early 1960s, NSU established its first research institutes and began to offer postgraduate programs. The university also began to attract international students and faculty. By the late 1960s, NSU was a world-renowned research university.

After the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, NSU faced significant challenges. However, the university was able to adapt to the new economic and political environment and continued to grow and develop.

NSU is also a leading research university. The university is home to several world-renowned research institutes, including the Novosibirsk Institute of Mathematics, the Novosibirsk Institute of Physics, and the Novosibirsk Institute of Chemical Kinetics and Combustion.

Based on the QS World University Rankings of 2024, Novosibirsk State University is positioned as the #421 top university in the world, which makes it the #9 top university in Russia.