
Athar University Guide
Ufa University of Science and Technology
Уфимский университет науки и технологийجامعة أوفا للعلوم والتكنولوجيا
The university is located in Ufa, Republic of Bashkortostan (32 Zaki Validi St.).
- Official website
- uust.ru
- International admission
- uust.ru/projects/en/for-partners
At a glance
- Levels of study
- According to the English page: more than 198 bachelor's programs in Russian and 5 in English (bachelor's 4 years, specialist 5 years), about 89 master's programs, plus PhD.
- International students
- According to the English international cooperation page, more than 3,000 foreign students from 66 countries study at the university.
- Preparatory year
- Preparatory Department for foreign citizens (177/5 Mendeleyev St.): foreigners study Russian and subjects for their future major in groups of 10–13, then can apply to any Russian-taught program. Documents go to [email protected]; invitations are processed within one month.
- Status
- The university is a federal state budgetary institution of higher education; the founder's functions are performed by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation.
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- Campuses
- The university has branches in Birsk, Ishimbay, Kumertau, Neftekamsk and Sterlitamak, and the Sibay Institute.
- Founded
- According to the official information page, the university was created on 1 November 2022.
Fields and faculties
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Institutes and faculties listed on the English page:
- Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences
- Institute of Informatics, Mathematics and Robotics
- Institute of History and Public Administration
- Institute of Law
- Institute of Nature and Man
and 8 more
- Institute of Technology and Materials
- Institute of Chemistry and Protection in Emergency Situations
- Institute of Economics, Management and Business
- Institute of Electrical Engineering
- Physicotechnical Institute
- Advanced engineering school “Motors of the Future”
- Faculty of Bashkir Philology, Oriental Studies and Journalism
- Faculty of Aircraft Engines, Energy and Transport
Programmes and language of study
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Bachelor's programs for foreign citizens (2026 admission)Bachelor's2026/27for international students
The 2026 admission program list includes bachelor's programs designated for foreign citizens, including:
- Development of Software and Information Systems (Software Engineering)
- Electric Power and Electrical Engineering
- Intelligent Robotic and Mechatronic Systems
- Polymer Technology and Processing
- Technical Operation of Aircraft and Engines
and 2 more
- Russian Language and Literature
- Artificial Intelligence Technologies (double degree with China)
Language of study
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English-taught bachelor's/specialist programsBachelor'sSpecialist degree
The English page says the university currently offers five bachelor's/specialist programs taught in English, with admission by tests in the relevant subjects (program names are not in the page text).
Admission for international students
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Bachelor's admissionBachelor'sfor international students
Bachelor's applicants submit to the Department of Recruiting and Support for Foreign Students (room 7-115): passport copy and education documents with notarized Russian translations, a recognition certificate (if no mutual-recognition agreement) and 4 photos 3×4; also possible via the personal account.
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Master's admission via the OlympiadMaster's
An annual All-Russian Olympiad of the university for senior students and bachelor's/specialist graduates of any university; the winner and 2nd/3rd place runners-up receive the maximum score in the Olympiad subject on admission to UUST master's programs.
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Programme: Preparatory Department for foreign citizensFoundationfor international students
For the preparatory programme, foreign citizens email their documents to [email protected]; applications are accepted from 1 July to 1 November, and invitations are processed within a month and sent by email. Required: passport and education documents with notarised Russian translations, and the contract payment receipt for fee-paying students (no year is stated).
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
179,300 RUB per year
Fee for “Development of Software and Information Systems” (Software Engineering 09.03.04, for foreign citizens), 2026: 179,300 RUB (the table column says 'cost per year (2026)', while the page description mentions the first semester; confirm with the university).
This section has figures that differ between the university's pages — shown in the item itself.
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Bachelor's · 2026/27
290,000 RUB per year
Fee for “Intelligent Robotic and Mechatronic Systems” (15.03.06, for foreign citizens), 2026: 290,000 RUB (the table column says 'cost per year (2026)', while the page description mentions the first semester; confirm with the university).
340,000 RUB per year
Fee for “Technical Operation of Aircraft and Engines” (25.03.01, for foreign citizens), 2026: 340,000 RUB (the table column says 'cost per year (2026)', while the page description mentions the first semester; confirm with the university).
179,300 RUB per year
Fee for “Electric Power and Electrical Engineering” (13.03.02, for foreign citizens), 2026: 179,300 RUB (the table column says 'cost per year (2026)', while the page description mentions the first semester; confirm with the university).
Scholarships and opportunities
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First-year full-time state-funded bachelor's and specialist students (main campus)Bachelor'sSpecialist degree
An increased named scholarship for first-year state-funded full-time students at the main campus (not branches), awarded in the tiers below. The page lists monthly amounts, but without a year, so they are not shown here.
- Average Unified State Exam (EGE) score 80–84.99
- EGE 85–89.99
- EGE 90 and above
- Winners and prize-winners of Ministry-listed school olympiads enrolled without entrance exams
- Final-stage winners of the All-Russian school olympiad and national-team members at international olympiads
Student housing
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Faculty / institute: Preparatory Department for foreign citizensFoundationfor international students
Dormitory address for the Preparatory Department for foreign citizens: 7 Gubaydullina Street, Ufa. For check-in: an HIV-negative certificate and chest X-ray (in Russian), a voluntary health insurance policy and 4 photos 3×4.
Student life and services
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International students receive support with visa procedures, migration registration, accommodation, academic adaptation and cultural integration; there is an Ufa branch of the Association of International Students.
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Faculty / institute: Faculty of Bashkir Philology, Oriental Studies and Journalism
At the Faculty of Bashkir Philology, Oriental Studies and Journalism, Arabic, Persian, Chinese, Korean and Turkish are taught by native speakers.
Practical information
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for international students
All international students (except citizens of Belarus and residence-permit holders) must undergo a medical examination and mandatory fingerprinting and photographing within 90 days of crossing the border, at 58 Sarapulskaya St., Ufa (2nd floor, windows 9 and 10).
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The university has an Arabic international-cooperation page, alongside English, Spanish, French and Chinese.
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for international students
Contact for international applicants: [email protected], +7 (347) 228-64-25; the international page also lists a head of the passport and visa department.
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