St. Petersburg State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #393 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #165 of 2,785 | In Europe |
| #2 of 385 | In Russia |
| #1 of 32 | In Saint Petersburg |
| #29 of 1,555 | For Urban and Regional planning |
| Top50% | For 184 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 14%
- Type
- Non-profit
- Funding
- Public-private
partnership - Highest Degree
- Bachelor
- Website
- spbu.ru
- Languages
- Russian;English
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 14% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Secondary school certificate (Attestat o srednem obrazovanii) and entrance examination |
| Academic Calendar | September to July (September - January; February-July) |
We've calculated the 14% acceptance rate for St. Petersburg State University based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Research profile
St. Petersburg State University is a world-class research university with 72,998 scientific papers published and 956,525 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Physics, Chemistry, Engineering, Quantum and Particle physics, Biology, Environmental Science, Organic Chemistry, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, and Materials Science.
St. Petersburg State University majors
by publication & citation count
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 313 | 596 |
| 1994 | 363 | 862 |
| 1995 | 483 | 1074 |
| 1996 | 558 | 1499 |
| 1997 | 564 | 1985 |
| 1998 | 559 | 2481 |
| 1999 | 686 | 3111 |
| 2000 | 912 | 3959 |
| 2001 | 1018 | 5123 |
| 2002 | 1183 | 6155 |
| 2003 | 1109 | 7319 |
| 2004 | 1205 | 8274 |
| 2005 | 1153 | 9343 |
| 2006 | 1313 | 11712 |
| 2007 | 1365 | 13305 |
| 2008 | 1342 | 14894 |
| 2009 | 1491 | 17819 |
| 2010 | 1481 | 18479 |
| 2011 | 1669 | 22021 |
| 2012 | 1747 | 24251 |
| 2013 | 2029 | 27558 |
| 2014 | 2581 | 30513 |
| 2015 | 3335 | 36443 |
| 2016 | 4007 | 40608 |
| 2017 | 4215 | 46092 |
| 2018 | 4360 | 52428 |
| 2019 | 4963 | 61850 |
| 2020 | 5455 | 73761 |
| 2021 | 5512 | 82684 |
| 2022 | 5204 | 84924 |
| 2023 | 4973 | 92595 |
| 2024 | 3398 | 86249 |
| 2025 | 2015 | 70979 |
Programs and Degrees
The table below displays academic fields with programs and courses that lead to Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctorate degrees offered by St. Petersburg State University.
Note that the table provides a general overview and might not cover all the specific majors available at the university. Always visit the university's website for the most up-to-date information on the programs offered.
| Programs | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Design | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Biology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Business | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Chemistry | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Economics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Engineering | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Environmental Science | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mathematics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Medicine | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Physics | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Psychology | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bakalavr | Advertising and Publicity, Anthropology, Biology, Business Computing, Chemistry, Computer Science, Design, Ecology, Economics, Ethics, Fine Arts, Geography, Geology, History, Human Resources, International Relations and Diplomacy, Journalism, Law, Linguistics, Management, Mathematics, Meteorology, Museum Studies, Music, Oriental Studies, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Philology, Philosophy, Physical Education, Physics, Political Sciences, Psychology, Public Administration, Radiophysics, Regional Studies, Religious Studies, Social Work, Sociology, Soil Science, Surveying and Mapping, Tourism |
|---|---|
| Diplom Spetsialista | Acting, Astronomy and Space Science, Chemistry, Clinical Psychology, Dentistry, Economics, Graphic Design, Mathematics, Medicine, Painting and Drawing |
| Magistr | Advertising and Publicity, Anthropology, Applied Mathematics, Art History, Biology, Biotechnology, Business Computing, Chemistry, Computer Engineering, Cultural Studies, Design, Economics, Environmental Management, Ethics, Finance, Geography, Geology, History, Human Resources, Information Technology, International Relations and Diplomacy, Journalism, Law, Linguistics, Management, Mathematics, Meteorology, Museum Studies, Nanotechnology, Oriental Studies, Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Philology, Philosophy, Physics, Political Sciences, Psychology, Public Administration, Regional Studies, Religious Studies, Restoration of Works of Art, Social Work, Sociology, Soil Science, Surveying and Mapping, Tourism |
| Kandidat Nauk | Anaesthesiology, Art History, Astronomy and Space Science, Biological and Life Sciences, Cardiology, Chemistry, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Cultural Studies, Dentistry, Dermatology, Earth Sciences, Economics, Epidemiology, Fine Arts, History, Law, Linguistics, Mass Communication, Mathematics, Medicine, Neurology, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Oncology, Ophthalmology, Orthodontics, Orthopaedics, Otorhinolaryngology, Paediatrics, Pedagogy, Philosophy, Physics, Political Sciences, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Psychology, Public Health, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Social and Preventive Medicine, Sociology, Surgery, Urology |
St. Petersburg State University alumni
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Vladimir Putin
- Enrolled in St. Petersburg State University
- 1970-1975 graduated with Candidate of Economic Sciences in international law
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin is a Russian politician and former intelligence officer who has served as President of Russia since 2012, having previously served from 2000 to 2008. Putin also served as Prime Minister of Russia from 1999 to 2000 and again from 2008 to 2012. He has been described as the de facto leader of Russia since 2000.
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Vladimir Lenin
- Enrolled in St. Petersburg State University
- In 1890 graduated with law degree in jurisprudence
- Occupations
- revolutionarypolitician
- Biography
-
Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov, better known as Vladimir Lenin, was a Russian revolutionary, politician and political theorist. He was the first head of government of Soviet Russia from 1917 until his death in 1924 and of the Soviet Union from 1922 until his death. As the Bolsheviks' founder, Lenin led the October Revolution, which established the world's first communist state and short-lived soviet democracy. His government won the Russian Civil War and created a one-party state under the Communist Party. Ideologically a Marxist, his developments to the ideology are called Leninism.
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Dmitry Medvedev
- Enrolled in St. Petersburg State University
- Studied in 1982-1987
- Occupations
- juristbusinesspersonpolitician
- Biography
-
Dmitry Anatolyevich Medvedev is a Russian politician and lawyer who has served as deputy chairman of the Security Council of Russia since 2020.
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Ayn Rand
- Occupations
- writerphilosopheressayistplaywrightliterary critic
- Biography
-
Alice O'Connor, better known by her pen name Ayn Rand, was a Russian-American writer and philosopher. She is known for her fiction and for developing a philosophical system which she named Objectivism.
St. Petersburg State University faculties and divisions
| Department/Division : Physical Education and Sports | Physical Education, Sports |
|---|---|
| Faculty : Applied Mathematics | Applied Mathematics, Computer Science |
| Faculty : Arts | Architectural and Environmental Design, Cinema and Television, Design, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Music, Musical Instruments, Painting and Drawing, Performing Arts, Restoration of Works of Art, Sculpture, Theatre |
| Faculty : Biology | Biology, Soil Science |
| Faculty : Chemistry | Chemistry |
| Faculty : Economics | Accountancy, Economics, Finance, Insurance, Statistics |
| Faculty : Geography and Geo-ecology | Ecology, Geography, Geology, Meteorology |
| Faculty : Geology | Earth Sciences, Geology |
| Faculty : History | Archaeology, Art History, History, Modern History |
| Faculty : International Relations | International Relations and Diplomacy, Political Sciences, Regional Studies |
| Faculty : Journalism | Journalism |
| Faculty : Law | Administrative Law, Civil Law, Commercial Law, Criminal Law, Criminology, International Law, Labour Law, Law |
| Faculty : Liberal Arts and Sciences | Anthropology, Art History, Cultural Studies, Economics, Film, History, Human Rights, International Relations and Diplomacy, Islamic Studies, Literature, Modern Languages, Music, Performing Arts, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Sociology, Theatre, Video |
| Faculty : Mathematics and Mechanics | Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering |
| Faculty : Medicine | Dentistry, Medicine |
| Faculty : Oriental Studies | African Studies, Asian Studies, Middle Eastern Studies, Oriental Languages |
| Faculty : Philology and Arts | Arts and Humanities, Classical Languages, Philology |
| Faculty : Philosophy and Political Science | Aesthetics, Cultural Studies, Ethics, Philosophy, Political Sciences, Psychology |
| Faculty : Physics | Physics |
| Faculty : Political Sciences | Political Sciences |
| Faculty : Psychology | Psychology |
| Faculty : Sociology | Sociology, Urban Studies |
| Graduate School : Management | Management |
| Institute : Linguistic Studies | Linguistics, Terminology |
| Institute : Management | Management |
| Research Division : Astronomy | Astronomy and Space Science |
| Research Division : Biology | Biology |
| Research Division : Chemistry | Chemistry |
| Research Division : Complex Social Research | Social Studies |
| Research Division : Computational Mathematics and Control Process | Applied Mathematics |
| Research Division : Earth's Crust | Earth Sciences, Geology |
| Research Division : Geography | Geography |
| Research Division : Information Technologies | Information Technology, Software Engineering |
| Research Division : Mathematics and Mechanics | Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering |
| Research Division : Physics | Physics |
| Research Division : Physiology | Physiology |
| Research Division : Radiophysics | Physics, Radiophysics |
General information
| Alternative names | SPSU Санкт-Петербургский государственный университет |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1724 |
| Accreditation | Federal Service for Supervision in Education and Science (Rosobrnadzor) |
| Motto | Здесь в безопасности пребывает |
Location and contacts
| Address | Universitetskaja nab., 7/9 Sankt-Peterburg, 199034 Russia |
|---|---|
| City population | 5,653,000 |