Athar University Guide Krasnoyarsk
Siberian Federal University
Сибирский федеральный университетجامعة سيبيريا الفيدرالية
The university is in Krasnoyarsk (79 Svobodny Prospekt).
- Official website
- sfu.ru
- International admission
- sfu.ru/en/admission/applications_procedure
At a glance
- Levels of study
- The English programs catalogue lists Bachelor's, Master's and Specialist programs by school, with Russian programme codes.
- Students
- The English site states about 30,000 students from more than 70 Russian regions and 55 countries, and over 200 study programs.
- Housing
- The English site says the campus includes dormitories and that a new dormitory complex, 'Universitetsky', opened in 2025, adding 1,328 beds.
- Preparatory year
- The Pre-Admission Department offers 'Russian as a Foreign Language' with subjects in engineering and technology, economics, natural sciences, humanities and biomedical sciences; according to the page, its certificate allows admission to the chosen SibFU program without additional Russian language exams (subject exams and selection still apply).
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- Status
- The university is a federal state autonomous institution of higher education; the founder's powers are exercised by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation.
- Founded
- Founding date per the official information page: 4 November 2006; the English site says it was created by merging several Krasnoyarsk universities.
Fields and faculties
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Schools listed in the English programs catalogue (20):
- School of Non-Ferrous Metals
- School of Civil Engineering
- School of Philology and Language Communication
- School of Education, Psychology and Sociology
- School of Economics, Public Administration and Finance
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- School of Engineering Physics and Radio Electronics
- School of Mathematics and Fundamental Computer Science
- School of Space and Information Technologies
- School of Petroleum Engineering
- School of Fundamental Biology and Biotechnology
- Law School
- School of Architecture and Design
Admission for international students
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Undergraduate admission for international applicantsBachelor'sfor international students
Undergraduate application steps: choose up to 5 programs at one or more SibFU schools, fill in an application on the university website with the required documents, and wait for a reply within 7 days by email.
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for international students
Routes to state-funded study (without tuition fees) listed for foreigners: the Russian Government quota via the Education in Russia platform, the Open Doors Olympiad, and state-funded places for compatriots living abroad, who apply with the same rights as Russian citizens.
Tuition fees
Each amount is published for a specific programme or group of programmes — not necessarily the university's fees overall. Each academic year is shown separately.
Examples
180,000 RUB for the whole programme
Subject-specific preparatory program (2,376 hours: 1,476 Russian + 900 core subjects), 1 September 2026 – 31 August 2027: 180,000 RUB; a second intake 1 February – 31 August 2027 costs the same.
60,000 RUB for the whole programme
Summer Russian Language Course (360 hours), 1 July – 31 August 2026: 60,000 RUB.
Scholarships and opportunities
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Compatriots living abroadfor international students
A foreign citizen with documents proving compatriot status can apply competitively for places without tuition fees, provided they prove Russian proficiency or complete the university's Russian courses; the Admissions Committee verifies the status directly.
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Bachelor's and specialist applicants with high entrance scoresBachelor'sSpecialist degree
Per the FAQ, bachelor's and specialist applicants with high entrance-exam scores may qualify for a tuition discount of 10 to 15 percent; the page advises checking the current terms with the Admissions Office.
Student housing
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Enrolled international studentsfor international students
The English FAQ says all international students enrolled at SibFU are provided with accommodation in university dormitories.
Student life and services
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The campus has a medical center (82/13 Svobodny Prospekt) that sees acute cases without an appointment; doctor appointments are booked with passport and insurance card.
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for international students
The Student Intercultural Center supports international students' academic and daily adaptation in Krasnoyarsk and runs multicultural festivals; there are over 40 creative groups and many sports clubs.
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First-year students from CIS countries and former compatriotsfor international students
The FAQ says first-year students can get compensation for travel to the university and reimbursement of the health insurance needed for migration registration — this applies to students from CIS countries and former compatriots; there is also an adaptation centre for international students.
Practical information
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for international students
Students must have valid health insurance for their whole stay in Russia, bought at home (with Russian coverage) or from a Russian provider; the university can recommend insurers.
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for international students
International Student Recruitment Office mailbox: [email protected]. The site has an English version (sfu.ru/en).
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