Athar University Guide Samara
Samara University
Самарский университетجامعة سامارا
The university is in Samara, Russia; its address is 34 Moskovskoye shosse.
- Official website
- ssau.ru
- International admission
- priemsamara.ru/english
At a glance
- Levels of study
- The university offers main programs (bachelor's, master's, doctoral) and short-term programs: international schools and pre-university preparatory programs.
- English-taught programmes
- The admissions portal says the university offers one bachelor's program in English; in 2025 it is 24.03.05 Design and Maintenance of Aircraft Engines.
- Students
- The university's Open Doors page states 18,000+ students, including 900+ international students from 65 countries.
- Housing
- The university has 10 apartment-style dormitory buildings (private kitchens and bathrooms); more than 250 places are reserved for international students, with priority for Open Doors winners.
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- Preparatory year
- The preparatory course is a year-long Russian language program for adaptation and preparation for entrance exams; for Russian language studies the contact is the Center for Russian Language Education ([email protected]).
- Status
- Its official name describes it as a federal state autonomous institution of higher education and a national research university named after Academician S.P. Korolev.
About the university
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The university traces its foundation to 1942 as the Kuibyshev Aviation Institute (KuAI); in 2015 Samara State Aerospace University and Samara State University merged.
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The campus has 30+ academic and laboratory buildings; academic buildings and dormitories are a 5-minute walk from each other.
Fields and faculties
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The admissions portal lists seven institutes: Aerospace Engineering; Engine and Power Plant Engineering; Economics and Management; Social Sciences and Humanities; Natural Sciences and Mathematics; IT and Cybernetics; Law.
- Institute of Aerospace Engineering
- Institute of Engine and Power Plant Engineering
- Institute of Economics and Management
- Institute of Social Sciences and Humanities
- Institute of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
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- Institute of IT and Cybernetics
- Institute of Law
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Open Doors subject areas at Samara Universityfor international students
Subject areas listed for the Open Doors scholarship: Economics and Econometrics; Chemistry and Materials Science; Russian Language and Culture; Applied Mathematics and AI; Physical Sciences and Technology; Biology and Biotechnology; Politics and International Studies; Business and Management; Education and Psychology; Computer and Data Science.
Programmes and language of study
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The About page states over 250 study programs at all levels of higher education.
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Joint programs with partner universitiesBachelor'sSpecialist degreeMaster's
With partners the university runs joint bachelor's and master's programs: Rocket Complexes and Astronautics (24.03.01), Design of Aircraft and Rocket Engines (24.05.02), and Aerospace Engineering and Technology with two diplomas.
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Programs with international accreditation
The university lists eight programs with international accreditation, including Informatics and Computer Technology, Energy Engineering, Aircraft Engines and Rocket Systems and Cosmonautics (master's).
- Informatics and Computer Technology
- Energy Engineering
- Automation of Technological Processes and Production
- Transportation Engineering
- Aircraft Engines
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- Rocket Systems and Cosmonautics (master's)
- Design, Production and Maintenance of Rockets and Space Complexes
- Aircraft and Helicopter Engineering
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International Schools of Samara UniversityFurther educationfor international students
The university runs short international schools (14 programs, some online), each two weeks long in English, some awarding 3 ECTS, in technical, social/management/law and language-and-culture areas.
Language of study
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English-taught master's programs (2025)Master's2025for international students
According to the admissions portal, four master's programs were available in English in 2025.
- Aerospace Engines Design & Technology
- Aerospace Engineering and Technology
- Photonics and Quantum Materials (with Skoltech)
- Management
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Postgraduate programsPostgraduate
All postgraduate programs are taught in Russian.
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English-taught programs in the Open Doors listfor international students
In the university's Open Doors program list, five programs are marked as taught in English: Aircraft Engines (bachelor's), and Management, Rocket Complexes and Astronautics, Aircraft Engines, Applied Mathematics and Physics (master's).
Admission for international students
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for international students
Foreigners can enroll under the Russian Government quota, through a scholarship by winning the Global Universities Association olympiad, state-funded as a compatriot via entrance exams, or on a paid basis via entrance exams.
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Citizens of Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and compatriotsfor international students
Citizens of Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and compatriots living abroad can apply for state-funded places on the same terms as Russian applicants.
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for international students
Required documents: the education document legalized under the rules of the issuing country (certificate/diploma and transcript), a passport valid at least 18 months from the program start, and notarized translations of all documents.
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for international students
The admission campaign starts on June 20 every year; entrance exams can be taken offline or online, without coming to Samara.
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Paid bachelor's/specialist admission 2026Bachelor'sSpecialist degree2026for international students
2026 paid bachelor's/specialist timeline: register and upload documents 20 June – 12 August 2026, sign the paid-services contract 13–22 August, enrollment list on 26 August 2026.
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Master's admission 2026Master's2026for international students
Master's admission requires an interview with a faculty member; the 2026 paid timeline is the same: registration 20 June – 12 August, contract 13–22 August, enrollment on 26 August 2026.
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Russian Government quotafor international students
For the government quota: register in the personal account at education-in-russia.com, choose the program and universities in order of priority with Samara University as first choice, then take part in the selection organized by Rossotrudnichestvo.
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Open Doors 2026/27 – bachelor's and master's tracksBachelor'sMaster's2026/27for international students
Open Doors schedule for the bachelor's and master's tracks: registration 20 August – 1 November 2026 (portfolio, entrance test, motivation letter), second stage online with proctoring 13 November – 21 December 2026, winners announced 21 December 2026.
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University events for 10th–11th grade studentsfor international students
The university runs events for 10th–11th graders, including the International Multi-Subject Olympiad of Samara University; some give a tuition discount and 5 or 10 extra admission points to winners or finalists.
Scholarships and opportunities
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Open Doors winnersBachelor'sMaster'sPostgraduatefor international students
Open Doors winners study the chosen program (in English or Russian) without tuition fees; those who choose a Russian-taught program are entitled to a year of Russian language training without fees. The page does not say that living costs, housing, flights or insurance are covered.
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Russian Government quotafor international students
The Russian Government scholarship for foreigners and stateless persons allows study at Samara University at federal expense; visa support for it is provided by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education.
Student housing
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for international students
A foreign applicant gets a dormitory room if admitted to a full-time program; check-in is possible only during working hours, Mon–Fri 10:00–17:00.
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University dormitories2025
University dormitory room rental in 2025: 770–5,100 RUB per month (about $10–65), depending on the comfort level.
Student life and services
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for international students
International students can continue learning Russian throughout their studies; a Buddy Program of senior international students helps with admission and studies.
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for international students
The Primakov Centre for international cooperation runs seven clubs: Chinese, German, English, French, Turkish, the International Students Club and the Unitis Club; the "Mister/Miss International" contests are held annually.
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The university has 90+ student clubs and organizations, a Student Council and Trade Union, a Psychological Support Center and a Student Health Promotion Center.
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for international students
International student services: the Department of Mobility and Recruiting (applicant support, orientation; [email protected]), the International Relations Office (support, visa assistance; [email protected]) and the Center for Russian Language Education ([email protected]).
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International master's and PhD studentsMaster'sPostgraduatefor international students
International master's and PhD students can be employed by university departments as lab assistants, engineers or teaching staff by contacting their department or supervisor; the Career Centre offers career support.
Practical information
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Paid admissionfor international students
For paid admission the visa invitation is issued after passing entrance exams and verification of education documents; processing takes 45 days and cannot be expedited. For quota students the Ministry issues the invitation number.
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for international students
International students must obtain a voluntary health insurance policy upon arrival in Russia; the International Protocol Department ([email protected]), which also handles visa support, can help.
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Full-time international studentsfor international students
According to the university page, full-time foreign students at state-accredited Russian universities can work in their free time without a work permit or patent.
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A student in Samara2025
Average student cost of living in Samara in 2025, per the university page: about 15,000 RUB per month (~$190), excluding dormitory fees.
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The university site has an English version (ssau.ru/english); the International Department mailbox listed there is [email protected].
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The admissions portal priemsamara.ru has an Arabic version, alongside English, French, Spanish and Chinese versions.
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