Overview
St Petersburg University (SPbU) is a public research university in Saint Petersburg, Russia, and one of the country’s oldest institutions of higher education.
History
The university traces its foundation to the decree issued by Peter the Great in 1724 establishing the Academy of Sciences, a university and a gymnasium in St Petersburg.
Programs
SPbU offers a broad range of bachelor’s, specialist, master’s and doctoral programs across humanities, social sciences, law, economics, natural sciences, mathematics, information technology, medicine and other fields.
Tuition
Tuition is set by program, study level and study format. Applicants should use the university’s current official fee schedule for the relevant admission year; older third-party cost estimates are not treated as current tuition.
Admission
For the 2026/27 cycle, SPbU publishes separate application procedures and deadlines for government-funded and fee-paying study, including dedicated information for international applicants. Requirements vary by program and applicant category.
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