It's time to enroll!

30 Jun 2026

On June 20, an admission campaign was launched across Russia. Ural State University of Economics plans to enroll more than 6.6 thousand first-year students in programs at all levels of education this year. The admissions committee began its work at 10 a.m., Acting Rector of USUE Yakov Silin and Executive Secretary of the University Admissions Committee, Director of the Institute of Strategic Planning and Financial Analysis Maxim Maramygin cut the red ribbon in the lobby of the main building of the University, solemnly launching the 59th admission campaign in the history of the university. "Today we are launching a new admission campaign. This is a special day and the beginning of a special year for applicants and their families. I sincerely wish that this period will be remembered for successful admission, fulfillment of dreams and the realization of all conceived plans for the sake of obtaining a decent education. Life and profession require an informed choice. A future doctor should enter a medical university, and a metallurgist should enter the specialized faculty of a federal university. And those who aim to receive a strong economic education in our field will absolutely do the right thing if they come to us. You can become a sought-after specialist only where you can be taught and brought to the highest professional level. We invite everyone who strives for the highest quality knowledge to our university. Today, the entire university is fully prepared for the admission campaign and is systematically preparing for the start of the new academic year, which is two months away. Have a good trip!" the head of USUE, Yakov Silin, addressed the audience at the official opening ceremony. Maxim Maramygin, Executive Secretary of the USUE Admissions Committee, also welcomed the participants. "Congratulations to everyone on the start of the admission campaign! Thank you for your activity and trust.: Thank you for coming to apply on the first day. I wish all of us fruitful work and strict compliance with the admission rules established at the federal level for 2026. The current campaign is significantly different from last year and previous years. However, I'm sure: we will conduct it with dignity, strictly within the framework of the law and with maximum consideration for the interests of our applicants. We are getting to work," he said. In the new academic year, USUE offers 6 college majors, 34 bachelor's degree programs, 2 specialty majors, 24 master's degree programs, and 7 postgraduate scientific majors. 366 budget places and 6280 places have been allocated on a contractual basis. The largest number of budget places — 30 each — is provided for the areas of "Informatics and Computer Engineering" and "Applied Informatics". Applicants can choose one of three convenient ways to submit documents: electronically through the Online University Admission service on the Public Services portal, in person at the university (with the help of admissions officers on the Public Services portal) or through postal operators. More than 50 students work in the admissions office together with the university's teachers and staff. Throughout the summer, while the campaign is underway, they will help applicants fill out documents and answer questions. The admissions office is open from Monday to Saturday. For more information about the terms and conditions of admission, the number of places and much more, see the "Incoming" section. Ural State University of Economics is a leading economic university in the Urals, providing extensive opportunities for scientific work. It provides many opportunities for scientific work — a strong faculty, a single laboratory complex with modern equipment, as well as its own scientific journals for publishing research results. The University regularly demonstrates high results and is included in various reputable rankings. In particular, in 2026, USUE entered the National Graduate Employment Rankings, confirming its reputation as a university that trains in-demand specialists.  

"Victory Waltz"

30 Jun 2026

Today, the Ural State University of Economics held a dance event "Victory Waltz" for the twelfth time in the Historical Park of Yekaterinburg. 240 couples danced: schoolchildren, students, ordinary citizens. The "Victory Waltz" was opened by the acting rector of USUE, Chairman of the Yekaterinburg Public Chamber, Honorary Citizen of Yekaterinburg Yakov Silin: "Today, here in the Urals, in the center of the country, a festive parade and the "Immortal Regiment" took place. And here is another symbol — the "Victory Waltz". We hope that new generations will preserve these symbols. The memory of generations is one of the guarantees that a great country, having won a Great Victory, is able to preserve it. Congratulations to everyone! I wish you peace, kindness and prosperity! Happy Great Victory Day!" The "Victory Waltz" to the musical composition "In the Frontline Forest" was performed by students of Ural universities, colleges and schools, representatives of student groups and youth centers, as well as employees of the Ural Customs Administration. For the second year in a row, Tatyana Savinova, Deputy Governor of the Sverdlovsk Region and Minister of Health of the Sverdlovsk Region, joined the dance action. "Why are we waltzing? Because this is the melody that was played on all dance floors and parks in the post-war years. This is the main symbol of the continuity of generations. The Victory Waltz is the most joyful, happiest peaceful action!" said Tatiana Savinova. Thousands of people of different ages take part in the campaign every year. This year, the youngest is 9 years old, the oldest is 75 years old. For the second year in a row, Valentina Georgievna Mityukhlyaeva and Vasily Petrovich Palkin are participating in the dance flash mob. They had been carefully preparing for the event for two months: they did not miss a single rehearsal, additionally practiced the movements at home and repeated them immediately before the start of the event. "I am participating in the Victory Waltz not only to pay tribute to the Soviet people. My father was a labor soldier in Nizhny Tura during the war years," said Vasily Palkin, a participant in the action and a resident of Yekaterinburg. The project was conceived and first implemented by Ural State University of Economics in 2014. He immediately attracted the attention of residents of the Ural capital. Gradually, the cities of Russia and foreign countries joined the dance flash mob. This year, it was supported by residents of 86 Russian cities and abroad. A special feature of the project is the annual change of attributes. In previous years, the participants danced with handkerchiefs, canvases and flags, and this year — with tricolor ribbons. Since 2020, the promotion has been held in two formats: offline, where those who wish to attend rehearsals, and online. Classes with a professional choreographer are held for full-time participants. This is the first time that Marina Malchukova, a student at USUU, is taking part in the campaign.: "We went to rehearsals for a month, but we also rehearsed extra to hone all the movements. Victory Day is a great holiday, the action allows us to pay tribute to the memory of our ancestors who gave their lives." The international dance campaign "Victory Waltz" is aimed at preserving the memory of the heroic deed of the Soviet people, fostering patriotic feelings among young people, strengthening unity and passing on historical memory to the next generations. The format of the action is based on the tradition established in May 1945, when the inhabitants of the USSR danced on the streets of towns and villages, rejoicing at the end of the war and the great Victory. From the very beginning, the initiative was supported by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, the CSTO, Rossotrudnichestvo, Rosmolodezh, the Youth Public Chamber, the Eurasians – New Wave Foundation and other organizations and departments. Educational institutions, creative teams, cities and countries actively joined the event.

Results of the XVI EEYF

29 Jun 2026

The XVI EEYF was the largest in the history of the forum. Every year, the Eurasian Economic Youth Forum sets new records — and this time it gathered a record number of participants: 24,216 delegates from 117 countries. The XVI Eurasian Economic Youth Forum, the theme of which is "Eurasian Synergy: Unity of the peoples of Russia in the era of global Change" was held from April 21 to 24 2026. "It is symbolic for us that the XVI Eurasian Economic Youth Forum is taking place precisely in the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia. In the Sverdlovsk region, as in all corners of our vast Homeland, representatives of more than 150 nationalities live and work in friendship and harmony. The Ural land is imbued with the spirit of creation: the great deeds of the Demidovs, Stroganovs, and Turchaninovs, who laid the foundation for the industrial power of the Urals, are intertwined here with the wise tales of Pavel Bazhov, the works of Mamin-Sibiryak, and the ingenious inventions of Popov, who continue to inspire us, remaining a moral guide for new generations," said the Acting Rector of USUE, Doctor of Economics. Professor, Chairman of the Yekaterinburg Civic Chamber Yakov Silin. This year, almost the whole of Russia participated in the EEYF – 87 regions. The delegates came from 117 countries. Within the framework of the forum, three agreements on cooperation between USUE and educational organizations of the Republic of Belarus, China and Kazakhstan were signed. Within the framework of the EEYF, the IV Media Forum was held, the theme of which was "The Information space of Eurasia: journalism as a tool for integration and dialogue of civilizations." 60 media representatives from Russia, Belarus, Serbia, and Kyrgyzstan gathered at the Ural State University of Economics. The main topic of discussion was the current challenges in the media industry. "Today, it is difficult to imagine media without video content. It's not just a part of our lives—it's the environment we inhabit. We live among screens: we wake up and see the phone screen, we work at computers. Just imagine how much information passes through us every day, every minute! Today, social networks have 5 billion users who actively create content," said Maria Antonenko, head of the Raplti video agency in Russia and the CIS. On the first day of the EEYF, a "Dialogue on equal terms" was held, where students met with dozens of representatives of diplomatic missions. "Russia is a space of trust: building the future together" became the main topic of discussion this year. Traditionally, the dialogue on equal terms took place before the official opening ceremony of the forum, which took place at the site of the IEC Yekaterinburg-EXPO. As part of the ceremony, the audience was addressed by distinguished guests: Vasily Dogdaev, Assistant to the Plenipotentiary Representative of the President of the Russian Federation in the Ural Federal District; Tatyana Savinova, Deputy Governor of the Sverdlovsk Region and Minister of Health of the Sverdlovsk Region; Evgeny Starkov, Chairman of the Committee on Legislation and Public Safety of the Legislative Assembly of the Sverdlovsk Region; Evgeny Starkov, Deputy Head of Yekaterinburg – Chief of Staff of the Yekaterinburg Administration Marina Fadeeva, Metropolitan Evgeny of Yekaterinburg and Verkhotursky, Director of the Department of Economic Cooperation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Dmitry Birichevsky, Head of the Representative Office of the League of Arab States Walid Hamid Shiltag, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to the Russian Federation Khalid Abdullah Shavabka, President of the Free Economic Society of Russia, Honorary Professor of USUE Sergey Bodrunov, Deputy President of the Russian Federation Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Valery Chereshnev, Chairman of the Joint Scientific Council of the Ural Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences for Medical Sciences. "Yekaterinburg is becoming a point of attraction for talented, proactive and caring youth from Russia and dozens of countries around the world. The Forum, organized by Ural State University of Economics, has rightfully established itself as an authoritative international platform for open dialogue, knowledge exchange, and joint solutions on key issues of the modern world," said Vasily Dogdaev. Olga Petrova, Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, and Deputy Head of the Federal Agency for the Commonwealth of Independent States, Compatriots Living Abroad, and International Humanitarian Cooperation (Rossotrudnichestvo) congratulated the participants and guests of the XVI EEYF on the opening in their video messages Dmitry Polikanov. Welcoming remarks were also made by the Head of the Federal Agency for the Commonwealth of Independent States, Compatriots Living Abroad, and International Humanitarian Cooperation (Rossotrudnichestvo). Evgeny Primakov. Topical issues of Eurasian synergy were discussed at the International Forum of Diplomats, which took place on the second day of the forum. 80 diplomats spoke about the strategy of partnership in the era of global change. The participants of the forum of rectors of Russian and foreign universities were united by the theme: "Problems and prospects of Eurasian scientific and educational cooperation". The discussion was attended by heads of higher education institutions from Russia, China, Kyrgyzstan, Belarus, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, as well as government representatives. The title of "Honorary Professor of USUE" was awarded to Sherzoda Sindarov, Vice-Rector for Infrastructure Development and Economic Affairs of Tashkent State University of Economics, and Heenkenda Mudiyanselaga Shiranta Chamida Bandaru, Rector of Sri Javayardenepura University (Sri Lanka). Roman Krasnov, Vice Rector for Social Work and Youth Policy at USUE, was awarded the title of Honorary Professor at Sri Javayardenepura University (Sri Lanka). Within the framework of six Congresses, scientists from the country's leading universities, diplomats and representatives of the business community held 38 open lectures, defended scientific papers and projects in 42 competitions for young researchers. 15,828 applications from participants from all over the world were submitted for the competition program of the XVI EEYF. The work of 556 leading experts from around the world was evaluated. This year's EEYF was held at 12 venues: the Western Branch of the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration, St. Petersburg State University of Economics, Northeastern State University, Ryskulbekov Kyrgyz University of Economics, Osh State University, Harbin Institute of Petroleum, Belarusian State University of Economics, Eurasian National University.. L.N. Gumilyov, Almaty Technological University, Tajik National University, Tashkent State University of Economics, Sri Jayawardenepura University (Sri Lanka). The winners of the venues were honored in Yekaterinburg. The best of the best received diplomas and honorary badges "Star of Eurasia". Thus, a 4th-year student of the L. N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University (Kazakhstan) was awarded the badge of honor Nariman Ongarbayev, who presented a scientific paper on the global environmental problems of the Aral Sea: "I come from the Kyzylorda region — it is located next to the Aral Sea, in the south of Kazakhstan. This is the driest region of the country, where every tenth inhabitant suffers from cancer. This serious problem prompted me to present my scientific work internationally: I wanted to offer ideas on how to solve it. I am satisfied with the achieved result. After graduation, I plan to return to my native region. My goal is to help improve the infrastructure of the Syrdarya River, which previously flowed into the Aral Sea, and to help raise the water level in it." Dozens of participants of the competitive program held within the framework of thematic Congresses also received well-deserved awards at the university. The EEYF events also included sports competitions: rock climbing competitions, a simultaneous chess game session with international grandmaster, USSR champion, two-time winner of the World Olympiads, two-time winner of the World Championships, three-time winner of the European Championships Rafael Vaganyan, All-Russian rapid chess competitions - the VI Anatoly Karpov Ural Queen tournament. The EEYF is a launching pad for the career and personal growth of young people in science, project activities and entrepreneurship, to realize their creative potential. It is a platform for discussions on current areas of the national and global economy and a powerful resource for realizing the ideas and opportunities of young people with the support of experienced experts.    

Diplomatic conversation at the residence of the Governor of the Sverdlovsk region

29 Jun 2026

As part of the XVI Eurasian Economic Youth Forum, an international diplomatic forum was held at the residence of the Governor of the Sverdlovsk Region with the participation of large public associations, business representatives and government authorities. The theme of this year's meeting is "The Eurasian Contour: a Partnership Strategy in an era of global Change." The event was attended by 80 foreign and Russian representatives of diplomatic missions of various levels, including the Ambassadors Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Iraq, Eritrea, Bahrain, Brazil, Panama, Guinea and other countries. USUE Acting Rector Yakov Silin opened the diplomatic forum: "We live in an era of transformation of the global architecture of the world order. Under these conditions, Eurasia ceases to be just a geographical area. It is becoming the epicenter of a new world order, where trust becomes the key currency and strategic partnership becomes the key instrument. Eurasia is valuable precisely for its unique civilizational combinations. True partnership is built on deep humanitarian dialogue, where languages, history and traditions are the basis for mutual understanding." Vasily Kozlov, Deputy Governor of the Sverdlovsk Region, delivered a welcoming speech: "This year we celebrate the 35th anniversary of the Sverdlovsk Region's international relations. Currently, the region actively cooperates with partners from more than 120 countries. Despite external challenges, the Sverdlovsk Region has not only maintained contacts with constructive countries, but also increased ties with dozens of foreign partners from Asia, Africa, the Middle East and Latin America." Alexander Kharlov, a representative of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation in Yekaterinburg, said that foreign countries want to cooperate with Russia. He stressed that Russian Language Centers have been established in a number of foreign countries, and Russians' interest in learning foreign languages is not fading. "Our youth have a great interest in learning foreign languages, including Chinese and Spanish. We are counting on your help so that Russian can be studied in your countries," Alexander Kharlov addressed the forum participants. The meeting was not limited to the topics of globalization and partnership. Vladimir Kuznetsov, Chairman of the UN country team in Russia, stressed that we are currently in an acute international situation. "Today, the world is in the epicenter of an international confrontation. For example, the conflict in the Middle East, which affects people's lives, increases in food and fuel prices. The UN World Food Program predicts that this year's conflict could lead to record global famine." In his speech, the head of the Arab League's representative office in Russia, Walid Hamid Shiltag, expressed concern about the political situation in the Middle East. And he stressed the need to stop aggression against Arab countries. Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Arab Republic of Egypt to the Russian Federation Hamdi Shaaban Abdelhalim Mohamed, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Lebanon to the Russian Federation Bashir Shawki Saleh Azzam, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Federative Republic of Brazil to the Russian Federation Sergio Rodriguez Dos Santos, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Nicaragua to the Russian Federation Alba Azucena also expressed their thoughts on the partnership strategy in a changing world. Torres Mejia, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the People's Republic of Bangladesh to the Russian Federation Mohammed Nazrul Islam.

Important information

29 Jun 2026

Dear students, we have prepared an information bulletin for you, which contains information about public holidays, memorable dates and useful information.    

Graduation at the preparatory faculty for foreign citizens

25 Jun 2026

On June 23, more than 550 graduates of the Preparatory Faculty of Foreign Citizens of the Ural State University of Economics received certificates of mastery of the Russian language. This year, 558 people from 54 countries studied at the USUE Preparatory Faculty for 10 months: Angola, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Cameroon, Algeria, Sri Lanka, India, China and other countries. They studied the Russian language, got acquainted with the traditions, culture and peculiarities of life in Russia, and took an active part in city and university events. Dozens of graduates of the Faculty, who showed the highest scores on the exam, received certificates of education in a solemn atmosphere. Among them is 20-year-old Adem Benmessai from Algeria. The young man knows several languages: Arabic, French, English, German, and now Russian. "I really like studying here! Knowledge of several languages helped to learn Russian faster. At first, after arriving, I didn't even know the letters, but we had excellent teachers, so I quickly saw my progress. I am also glad that I have found friends from different countries here," said Adem. - I chose Russian education because it is highly appreciated in the world. I plan to enroll in the Ural university to become a dentist." Mentors played a key role in learning a new language: "Along with knowledge, they shared their life experience with you, taught you how to adapt to the conditions of Russian life and move towards your goals. Congratulations on becoming a native speaker of not only the Russian language, but also the history of Russia and its culture. I wish you further success, have a good journey!" - Oksana Bazhenova, Head of the USUE International Cooperation Department, congratulated the graduates of the Preparatory Faculty for Foreign Citizens of USUE. The students who took an active part in the life of the university during the academic year were also celebrated in a solemn atmosphere. Among their achievements are participation in the Eurasian Economic Youth Forum, the patriotic campaign "Victory Waltz" and the III International Competition and Festival of Public Speaking "Russian Word" at the Higher School of Translation of Lomonosov Moscow State University. A certificate of completion of an additional training program for international students makes it possible to enroll in any university in Russia. The preparatory faculty for foreign citizens has been operating at USUE for 12 years. During this time, thousands of young men and women from different parts of the world have become his listeners.

The bell rang!

29 May 2026

This week, students of the preparatory faculty for foreign citizens of USUE are taking the final final exam in the Russian language. The exam includes the following stages: vocabulary, grammar, and listening skills. This is just one of the steps for the opportunity to continue your path of becoming.After passing the exam, students will receive a certificate that will allow them to enroll in any Russian university, including the USUE.The preparatory faculty for foreign citizens has been operating at USUE for 10 years. During this time, thousands of young men and women from different parts of the world have become his listeners.We are confident that our students will successfully cope with this challenge and, now, the doors to a bright future are open for them! We wish you success!

Good luck, our dear students!

15 May 2026

At the end of May, students of the preparatory faculty for foreign citizens at UrGEU will have to take an exam in Russian. This is just one of the steps they need to take in order to build their future. Once they pass the exam, they will receive a certificate that will allow them to enroll in any university in the country, including UrGEU. We are confident that our students will successfully pass this test. We wish them all the best!

Creative educational technologies

15 May 2026

As part of the XVI Eurasian Economic Youth Forum, a competition of scientific and educational projects by young foreign teachers "Creative Educational Technologies at the University" was held. Three participants were selected for the final. The young teachers presented their projects on the development of creative technologies in teaching Russian as a foreign language using AI.The projects were evaluated based on the following criteria: creativity, originality of the text, and reliability of the sources cited.A total of 30 participants from Russia, Iran, the Kyrgyz Republic, Turkey, and Cameroon registered for the competition. Representatives from Russian and foreign universities were selected for the final. The winner of the competition was a citizen of Iran, a teacher at the Perm State Institute of Culture, Amiri Farsani Shahrzad, who presented a project on the topic: "Interactive Methods of Teaching English at a University".The competition's experts note that the projects of the finalists are characterized by a high level of professionalism, adherence to academic standards, and dedication to their work.

The UrGEU Russian Language Center in Sri Lanka is actively engaged in teaching students

15 May 2026

The Russian Language Center of the Ural State University of Economics, which is based at the University of Sri Jayawardenepura in Colombo, Sri Lanka, is actively working to teach Russian to students. The project has been ongoing since 2024, and impressive results have already been achieved in the fall of 2025. As of today, the Russian Language Center in Colombo is actively engaged in educational activities: • The first group (21 students) has completed their studies. • The second group (16 students), launched in May 2024, continues to study the program. • The third group (20 students) has started classes. • The fourth and fifth groups are currently being recruited. As a result, the total number of students at the Center currently stands at 57. The Russian Language Center in Sri Lanka demonstrates the successful implementation of the international educational project by UrGEU and contributes to strengthening academic and cultural cooperation between Russia and Sri Lanka.

Admission campaign

18 Mar 2026

We inform you that the 2026/2027 admission campaign starts in mid-June. Within the framework of career guidance, meetings were held with the departments of institutes, namely: with the Department of Management and Entrepreneurship, with the Department of Tourism Business and Hospitality, with the Department of World Economy and Foreign Economic Activity, with the Department of Logistics and Commerce, with the Department of Food Engineering. This educational work gives students of the preparatory faculty for foreign citizens the opportunity to decide on their profession.

Scheduled meeting

10 Dec 2025

On November 28, the university held a scheduled meeting for international students in the preparatory faculty. The event was aimed at ensuring students' successful adaptation, explaining their rights and responsibilities, and preventing crime. During the meeting, administration representatives provided a detailed explanation of the key provisions of the university's Charter and the rules governing student residences. Particular emphasis was placed on the importance of adhering to these standards to create a comfortable and safe environment conducive to learning, mutual respect, and friendship among students from different countries. A significant portion of the meeting was devoted to personal and financial security. The head of the educational department gave a detailed briefing, warning the audience about common fraudulent schemes that foreign citizens may encounter. Students were given specific examples of how to protect themselves from illegal activities. At the end of the event, university representatives answered numerous questions from the audience regarding both the educational process and everyday aspects of life in Russia. Such meetings are an important part of the international student support system and facilitate their successful integration into the university community.

PREPARATIONS FOR THE 16TH EEF CONTINUE

18 Nov 2025

The Ural State University of Economics held a regular meeting of the organizing committee for the 16th Eurasian Economic Youth Forum. The EEYF will take place from April 20 to 24, 2026. According to Roman Krasnov, Vice-Rector for Social Work and Youth Policy at USUE and Deputy Chairman of the 16th Eurasian Economic Youth Forum Organizing Committee, the date for the grand opening of the Eurasian Economic Youth Forum has been set: April 21, 2026. As always, the opening will take place at the Yekaterinburg-EXPO International Exhibition Center. As in previous years, the Diplomats' Forum, Rectors' Forum, Media Forum, student and young scientists' project presentations, and open lectures are planned. Registration for the 16th EEYF will begin on December 15.We look forward to welcoming everyone! In April 2025, the anniversary 15th Eurasian Economic Youth Forum was held, bringing together over 22,000 people from 116 countries. 17,588 projects were submitted to 63 competitions, 804 experts evaluated student research papers, and 22 ambassadors and 89 rectors and vice-rectors of universities from CIS countries participated in the forum's events. The 15th Eurasian Economic Youth Forum was the largest in the forum's history.

Ural State Economic University will welcome friends again

13 Nov 2025

The Ural State University of Economics will host the 16th Eurasian Economic Youth Forum in April 2026. The forum will maintain its status as a key platform in Russia for scientific and professional interaction among talented young people. The next EEYF will be held under the symbolic motto "Friends' Forum," emphasizing its role in strengthening friendly and business ties between young leaders from different countries. Participants can expect a traditionally rich program, including: Thematic Congresses on current areas of economics and related sciences. Defending scientific projects and research before the expert community. Discussion platforms, master classes and business games. The Eurasian Economic Youth Forum is a unique opportunity for students and young scientists from USUE and other universities to establish themselves on the international stage, find partners to implement their ideas, and become part of a global community of professionals. Detailed information about registration deadlines and the forum program will be published later. Stay tuned for updates.

USUE AND SHENGLI INSTITUTE DISCUSSED THE OPENING OF A RUSSIAN LANGUAGE CENTER IN CHINA

22 Oct 2025

Ural State University of Economics held talks with representatives of China's Shengli Institute. USUE was represented at the meeting by Roman Krasnov, Vice Rector for Social Work and Youth Policy, and Oksana Bazhenova, Head of the International Cooperation Department. The Shengli Institute delegation was led by Rector Zhang Yuren. Also included were Vice Rector Yang Feng, Chairman of the International Department Wang Jianguo, and Director of the International Department Zhang Jianmin. The main topic of discussion was strengthening and expanding bilateral cooperation. During a productive dialogue, the parties discussed in detail the project to open a Russian Language Center in China at the Shengli Institute, which will promote the Russian language and culture. Both sides unanimously emphasized their mutual interest and the importance of further integration in education and science. Following the meeting, they expressed their commitment to working promptly and collaboratively to quickly implement their plans.

WE DO NOT GIVE UP OUR POSITION!

22 Oct 2025

For the fourth consecutive year, USUE has been included in the Moscow International University Ranking "Three University Missions." This year's list includes 2,000 educational institutions, 156 of which are Russian universities. Only five Russian universities specializing in economics made the ranking. This year, Ural State University of Economics ranked in the 79-113 range among Russian universities and in the 1501-1750 range globally. By comparison, in 2024, USUE ranked in the 114-152 range among Russian universities and in the 1751-2000 range globally. Furthermore, USUE is one of five specialized Russian economics universities included in this ranking. Its position was maintained thanks to its effective work in three key areas: education, research, and public engagement. "USUE has seen significant growth in scientific indicators: global citation rates for scientific papers increased by 5%, national citation rates increased by 11%, and the number of publications by authors increased by 8%," noted Viktor Blaginin, Head of USUE's Department of Scientometrics, Research, and Rankings. "At the same time, the university has seen an increase in the number of international students and an improvement in the quality of the educational process." The Moscow International University Ranking "Three University Missions" is the largest in Russia. It is compiled without expert assessments; it uses open data from official university websites, official government data, and independent international sources. The ranking was initiated by the Russian Rectors' Union in accordance with the instructions of Russian President Vladimir Putin. The ranking is operated by the Association of Rating, Ranking, and Other Performance Assessment (ARA), whose members include leading ranking and research centers. The number of universities represented in the global "Three University Missions" ranking increases annually: in 2022, the shortlist included over 2,200 universities, in 2023, over 2,300 universities, and in 2024 and 2025, over 2,500 universities from more than 150 countries. We congratulate and thank the team of the Ural State University of Economics on achieving a high position in this global ranking!

Start of registration for EEFM 2025

17 Dec 2024

On 17.12.2024, registration for participation in the competitions of the XV Eurasian Economic Youth Forum "Eurasian Synergy: Multipolarity - Integration - Dialogue of Civilizations" started. We invite everyone to participate. Registration link: https://eurasia-forum.ru/

NO MORE BARRIERS

03 Jul 2024

About 200 graduates of the Preparatory Faculty of the Ural State Economic University received certificates of mastery of the Russian language.   “Dear students, we were pleased to become part of your team,” Kristina Tashkinova, head of the Preparatory Faculty for Foreign Citizens of USUE, addressed the graduates. - Learning Russian is very difficult. Even we, native speakers of Russian, continue to study it throughout our lives. You are great for overcoming the language barrier and studying with us. We will be glad to see you again at USUE as undergraduate and graduate students!” This year, for 10 months, citizens from 60 countries of the world studied at the Preparatory Faculty of USUE: Algeria, Sudan, Morocco, China, Mali, Nigeria, Angola, Cameroon, Egypt, Vietnam, Haiti, Iraq, Turkey, Pakistan and other countries. They studied the Russian language, got acquainted with the traditions, culture and peculiarities of life in Russia, and took an active part in city and university events. More than 40 graduates of the Subfaculty, who showed the highest scores in the exam, received certificates of education in a ceremonial ceremony. “I want to express my gratitude and appreciation to the teachers who contributed to my learning. Your support is invaluable; your experience and professionalism helped us understand and speak the complex Russian language. It wasn't easy. Sometimes, because of the cold weather, we didn’t want to go to university, but our mentor always encouraged us. Thanks everyone!” - a graduate of the Sub-Faculty, a native of Guinea, Georges Maomu, gave a speech.     At the end of the ceremony, the graduates showed a short concert. For example, George read Eduard Asadov’s poem “Be Happy, Dreamers.” Natives of Haiti performed kizombo salsa and played the violin.     A certificate of completion of training in an additional training program for foreign students allows you to enroll in any university in Russia.     The preparatory faculty for foreign citizens has been operating at USUE for 10 years. During this time, thousands of boys and girls from different parts of the world became his listeners.      

Bazhov Days in Ekaterinburg.

23 Jan 2024

Students of the USUE Preparatory Faculty took part in the Bazhov Days in Yekaterinburg. Students read the work "Stone Flower" from Bazhov's Tales in English and Chinese.

We're not so different

18 Dec 2023

Today, foreign students met at the preparatory faculty. This time the guys shared with each other the traditions of celebrating the New Year and Christmas.Tangerines and sweets were already waiting on the students' table.The guys immediately started the main thing - decorating the Christmas tree. Students of the preparatory faculty learned that in our country it is customary to decorate the Christmas tree with the whole family, and that, according to an unwritten tradition, some part of the tree will definitely remain less decorated. Having decorated the tree with a garland, those gathered shouted: “Christmas tree, burn!” The foreigners recited poems in Russian that they had learned during their studies at the Preparatory Faculty, for which they received small gifts from the fairy-tale hero.Then students from Cameroon, Egypt, India and Senegal spoke about New Year's traditions in their countries. Almost all of these states were greatly influenced by Western Europe. Thus, in African countries, Catholic Christmas and Santa Claus are better known. However, for example, in Egypt, the majority of the population professes Islam. That's why they don't celebrate Christmas there. But in big cities, where there are always a lot of tourists from Europe, New Year celebrations are organized as a compromise between secular and religious holidays.Almost all countries where foreign students of the preparatory faculty come from are very warm. And if snow falls there, it is in small quantities. Therefore, most of the usual winter attributes of the New Year are absent there. Including the main decoration of any apartment on a holiday - spruce or pine. Some cultures have their own chronology system. For example, in India, according to the unified national calendar, the year is now 1944. However, they rarely use it, preferring global date designations.Today, foreigners learned about another Russian tradition of celebrating the New Year - watching the address of the President of the Russian Federation and drinking champagne while the chimes struck. To complete the experience, the organizers included one of these recordings, but instead of sparkling wine they offered tea.The meeting ended with a master class on making New Year cards. The students wished each other a good rest during the winter holidays and agreed to meet again - already in 2024.

Travel to the Visim Biosphere Reserve

22 Nov 2023

Last Sunday, a friendly team, which included the head of the Russian conversation club from the Belinsky Library Olga Anatolyevna Nachapkina, our foreign students from USUE and UrFU, the organizers of the Great Ural Trail project, went to the Visimsky Biosphere Reserve, located in the Merry Mountains. It really was fun there: they walked to the top, listening to the guide, wrote a geographical dictation, warmed up with hot tea, hugged the Zero Kilometer sign, stepped from Europe to Asia and admired the incredible view of the vast taiga from the observation deck of the mountain. In addition, during the trip, students spoke in interviews about their emotions and impressions of the trip, and expressed great gratitude for the opportunity the organizers gave us.Foreign students saw the beauty of the Urals outside Yekaterinburg in unusual conditions. This is all thanks to the wonderful organizer Vyacheslav Pestrikov and his team, as well as Olga Anatolyevna Nachapkina.Everyone is immensely inspired by the ideas and plans shared by the Great Ural Trail team. Traveling, enjoying the unique nature of our region, communicating, telling Russians and foreign guests about unforgettable hikes along the Great Ural Trail - all this fills you with enthusiasm and makes your eyes sparkle!

BUILD A CAREER - JOIN USUE!

08 Aug 2023

Since June 20, the admissions committee of the Ural State University of Economics has been accepting applications from applicants. This year there are several important innovations that need to be taken into account when applying to the university. Why do applicants choose USUE? They will talk about it themselves. Said Suliman from Libya has been living in Russia for five years. And all this time he is a student of USUE. After graduating from the preparatory faculty for foreign citizens, he entered the bachelor's program at the Institute of State, Municipal Administration and Law, and is now undergoing entrance examinations for the master's program in the direction of "Personnel Management". In addition, Said works at the Department of International Cooperation of the Ural State University of Economics, assisting other foreign students in settling into a hostel and adapting to new conditions in the first weeks of their stay in the Urals. “After school, I applied to different universities in different countries. And in the end I chose USUE,” says Said. “Here, in Russia, I have many friends, I do what I like, and if I want, after graduating from my master’s degree, I will return to Libya with a profession in demand.” Said had five brothers and sisters in Libya. The eldest is already working as a doctor, the youngest has recently entered one of the local universities, but the eldest of the sisters, who will soon finish school, according to Said, could well try to enter USUE. We wish Said and his whole family success and good luck in the implementation of life plans! Kojo Pier, a native of the West African country of Togo, is entering the undergraduate program at USUE in the direction of training “Finance and Credit”. As a child, Kojo dreamed of becoming an engineer. And having matured, he realized that the banking sector was more interesting to him. And he really likes Russia, even the climate: so many new experiences! “Here, in Russia, it is as if my life has begun anew,” says the applicant. - I am 25 years old, I am still young enough to master a new specialty. Thanks to my friends who suggested to me that there is such a university as USUE.”  

Graduates of the preparatory faculty of USUE apply for admission to the undergraduate program of USUE

21 Jun 2023

Graduates of the preparatory faculty of USUE apply for admission to the undergraduate program of USUE The admission campaign has begun at the Ural State University of Economics. Already in the first hours of the admission committee, several dozen applicants submitted documents for admission, including graduates of the USUE Preparatory Faculty. For many foreign citizens who came to Russia, the Preparatory Faculty of USUE is the first step towards obtaining a quality education. In 2022, 87 graduates of the Subfaculty after graduation applied for admission to the bachelor's and master's programs at USUE. This year, almost 100 people expressed their desire to get an education at the Ural State University of Economics. One of the applicants - Andre Marcolino Felis (Andre Marcolino Felis) - grandiose plans. He came to the Urals from Angola, graduated from the Preparatory Faculty, mastered the Russian language and is now ready to study commercial business as a bachelor. According to Andre, he does not have enough specialists in this profile on Dean. Therefore, having received a USUE diploma and returning home, he will become a welcome employee in any local commercial company. “This is only the first stage,” Andre shares his plans for the future. “In general, I want to become the president of my country. This is what education is for, to set such global goals.” When submitting documents for admission, the following documents are required: a notarized translation of the passport; the original diploma of education, the original diploma supplement and their certified translations.  

Students of the Preparatory Faculty watched a film about the history of Russian culture

21 Jun 2023

For 40 students of the Preparatory Faculty of USUE, a film screening dedicated to the Day of Russia was held in the House of Culture of the University. An hour-long documentary with animation elements told about the main milestones in the history and culture of the state: from ancient Rus' to the present day. The narrative in the film smoothly moves from the Baptism of Rus' to the rise of the Moscow principality during the Tatar-Mongol yoke, then to the Golden Age, to the formation of the USSR, and after - the Russian Federation. The authors of the film showed by examples how Russian culture influenced the world: the artistic skills of Aivazovsky and Bryullov, the works of Pushkin and Dostoevsky, the Russian ballet school, the acting system of Stanislavsky, the music of Glinka and Tchaikovsky, masterpieces of Russian cinema and animation have become the world standard. The development of scientific thought and the education system was also shown. “I really liked the film. Firstly, the film comprehensively shows us the culture, history and - in part - the politics and economy of Russia in the form of a timeline. Secondly, the film has explanations for each action and animation, and the arrangement of the scenes is very carefully thought out. Thirdly, what interests me most is the period when Catherine the Great was in power. Catherine was the first female empress. She carried out two-stage reforms of "enlightened despotism" and "aristocratic despotism", covering political, economic, cultural, military and other spheres, bringing Russia to a new stage in history. During the reign of Catherine, thanks to her good governance and outstanding achievements, Russia at that time became the real number one power in Europe. Her talents and fame were also known at home and abroad. In the minds of Russians, she became a hero along with Peter I, and I am glad to study in Yekaterinburg, so this part of the story is very interesting to me!” - Deng Qiyu, a student of the USUE Preparatory Faculty from China, shared his impressions. Citizens of dozens of countries around the world came to USUE to learn Russian and get higher education. Many plan to stay in Russia after completing their studies, because they like to live here, communicate with the bearers of one of the most famous cultures in the world. The film presented today fell on fertilized soil: thematic meetings are regularly held at the university for foreign youth with immersion in the culture and history of our country. Students of the USUE Preparatory Faculty bake Russian pancakes, read poems by the great Russian poet Alexander Pushkin, prepare reports about Russian scientists.

AS GENIUS OF ENLIGHTENMENT DOES PREPARE...

14 Jun 2023

June 6, on the birthday of Alexander Pushkin, the Museum of USUE History hosted the last meeting of the USUE Friendship Club of International and Russian Students in the current academic year. On the 224th birthday of the great poet, students from Egypt, India, Côte d'Ivoire and other countries read his poems in Russian: the famous "I loved you ...", "Prisoner", "Mozart and Salieri" and other. Their Russian peers, who have known Pushkin since early childhood, noted that while studying at the USUE Preparatory Faculty, foreigners improved their pronunciation, so those present enjoyed reciting poems. A USUE College student, Angelica Andel, made a short presentation on the biography of the great Russian poet, from his youth in the Tsarskoye Selo Lyceum to the fatal duel. Apart from that, Angelica highlighted the period of the Mikhailovsky exile. Then, the already accomplished poet honed his gift and got acquainted with the wealth of folklore talking with his nanny, Arina Rodionovna Yakovleva. “I heard about Pushkin in China. We like Russian culture,” a student of the USUE Preparatory Faculty, Hu Jie, said, “It’s great that the university gives people from different cultures the opportunity to study other’s wealth of knowledge and share it with each other.” As the director of the Museum of USUE History, Yulia Taushkanova, noted, today many countries unfriendly to Russia were trying to "cancel" Russian culture - to oust it from the world artistic heritage, and such "discoveries" of Russian writers, musicians and artists are very important for foreigners. Today, students also remembered Pushkin as a well-known  mischievous person who loved to joke, so taking a few books, they arranged comic fortune-telling based on lines from poetry, asking questions: “Will I get a credit in computer science?”, “How will I spend my summer?”, “Will we study to the end?". “To understand the country in which you live, you need to know its history, to know its society. The museum is the best fit for this,” a Cameroonian Ndonzu Mbonge Valerie Leonel shared his impressions of the meeting. “ At home, they told me that it could be difficult with the Russians. But this year I have met a lot of kind, sympathetic people here, and I am very happy about it.” In summer, international students, like their Russian peers, are preparing for exams. During the year of study at the Preparatory Faculty, they learned a lot about the country they had come to. Some of these discoveries they made at the Museum of USUE History. In the new academic year, the Friendship Club will continue its work.

The doors of USUE are open to graduates of the Preparatory Faculty

07 Jun 2023

   The admission campaign for graduates of the Preparatory Faculty of the Ural State University of Economics has begun. The university is ready to open its doors to those who have successfully passed their final exams and would not like to part with student life at USUE.        For many foreign citizens who came to Russia, the Preparatory Faculty of USUE is the first step towards obtaining a quality education at the same university at all levels in a wide range of training areas. Also, the university has all the necessary base and professional environment for a successful start in science. In addition, future bachelors, masters and graduate students will have a bright student life: interesting events, for example, the Eurasian Economic Youth Forum, creativity and sports.        Students are supported in everything by the USUE Association of Foreign Students. The chairman of the Association, Ibraima Mara from the Republic of Guinea, went from the Preparatory Faculty to the Master's program at USUE.      “I received a bachelor's degree in global economics from USUE and currently complet my master's degree. I would like to continue my postgraduate studies in the specialty "Management" at the Ural State University of Economics. I am doing this in order to contribute to the development process of Guinea. I want to connect my future career with management, which will be based on scientific research, self-development, competitiveness and exchange of experience with scientists in Guinean universities,” said Ibrahima Mara.       The story of the chairman of AFS USUE is a vivid example of the fact that life at USUE is full of opportunities for foreign citizens.      Applications for admission to USUE from graduates of the Preparatory Faculty until June 20, 2023 are accepted on weekdays from 8:30 to 17:00, room No. 159. Required documents: notarized translation of the passport; the original diploma of education, the original diploma supplement and their certified translations.  

Good luck, dear students!

30 May 2023

  On May 26 foreign students of the Preparatory Faculty of USUE passed the russian language exam. This is just one of the steps they need to go through in order to build their future. After passing the exam, they will receive a certificate that will allow them to enter any university of Russia, including USUE. We are confident that our students have successfully passed the exam and now the doors to a bright future are open for them! We wish you success!

Happy Anniversary, Yekaterinburg!

22 May 2023

In 2023, the city of Yekaterinburg, the center of the Sverdlovsk Region and the Urals Federal District, one of the largest cities in Russia, celebrates 300 years since its foundation. This memorable date is celebrated by all residents, both natives of Yekaterinburg and those who came from other cities, regions and even countries. On May 19, in Yekaterinburg, on the embankment of the Iset River, the event “A gift for the 300th anniversary of the city from the Notary Chamber of the Sverdlovsk Region and city residents” was held by the Administration of the Leninsky District. Foreign students of USUE also did not miss the opportunity to visit this event and celebrate. They received unforgettable impressions from the program of the event.

An excursion for students of the Preparatory Faculty of USUE was held at the Museum of Military Equipment of the UMMC

30 Mar 2023

  Foreign students of USUE took part in an excursion in the city of Verkhnyaya Pyshma to the museum complex of military and civilian equipment of the UMMC (Ural Mining and Metallurgical Company). The museum complex of the Ural Mining and Metallurgical Company is one of the world's largest museums of military and automotive equipment and history. The collection of the UMMC Museum Complex includes about 12 thousand exhibits, including about 500 samples of military equipment and about 500 Soviet and foreign cars, motorcycles, bicycles and other vehicles. One of the interesting facts for the guys was that some military tanks and vehicles remained in a single copy and are in this museum. The audience was able to see not only Russian and German military equipment, but also the costumes of our soldiers, orders and badges of honor that were awarded to those who fought, as well as weapons and many other items of self-defense. The trip turned out to be interesting, the museum complex was very impressive. It was exciting for the listeners to walk around the museum, where equipment, uniforms, badges of honor, etc. from different years are collected.

MASLENITSA WITH AN ACCENT

21 Feb 2023

  Over 30 USUE students from Turkey, Sri Lanka, Egypt, Cameroon, Senegal, Guinea, and Mali watched with bated breath how the liquid of eggs, flour, milk and sugar turns into ruddy thin griddle cakes. Foreigners were taught to make pancakes by Irina Kapralova, Vice President of the Culinary Association of the Sverdlovsk region, the chef of one of the Yekaterinburg restaurants. She said:"I am glad that USUE international students have an interest in making traditional Russian pancakes: they learned how to cook them with care and with delight. For us, this is a familiar pastry, but for visitors from other continents, this is an unusual dish in the form of a thin dough sheet. I think I've managed to disclose a recipe for a new dish. Last November, I already met with international students of USUE. At that time, I told them how to bake pies." Besides the key ingredients, they added spinach to the batter to give the pancakes an unusual color and add health benefits."Now spinach is considered to be the most important vegetable for maintaining health. It contains vitamins, minerals, and dietary fibers. They normalize the work of the gastrointestinal tract. Spinach allows pancakes, which are considered rather heavy food, to be digested better and faster," said Olga Chugunova, head of the USUE Department of Nutrition Technology.USUE international students especially enjoyed to stuff pancakes with filling of cabbage with egg and cottage cheese. After tasting, they emphasized the dish turned out to be very satisfying: a couple of pancakes can easily replace a full meal."I came to study at USUE from Egypt. We make similar griddle cakes with meat. But Russian pancakes are different! I tried them today for the first time. It was a discovery for me they add not only minced meat but also cabbage and cottage cheese. You can turn them into a dessert by serving with condensed milk. It's tasty! And most importantly, it is satisfying!" said a student of the USUE Preparatory Faculty Ahmed Salem.