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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.).

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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

ProgrammeYearFee
Bachelor's (4) 2026/27 179,300–340,000 RUB per year Conflicting figures in the source

Examples

Development of Software and Information Systems (for foreign citizens) Bachelor's · 2026/27

Conflicting figures in the source

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).

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Bachelor's · 2026/27

Intelligent Robotic and Mechatronic Systems (for foreign citizens) Bachelor's · 2026/27

Conflicting figures in the source

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).

Technical Operation of Aircraft and Engines (for foreign citizens) Bachelor's · 2026/27

Conflicting figures in the source

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).

Electric Power and Electrical Engineering (for foreign citizens) Bachelor's · 2026/27

Conflicting figures in the source

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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.

  • 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

  • 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).

  • 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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