St. Petersburg State University of Physical Education Rankings

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#6559 of 14,131 In the World
#1523 of 2,785 In Europe
#181 of 385 In Russia
#20 of 32 In Saint Petersburg

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Funding
Public
Website
lesgaft.spb.ru
Languages
Russian
Acceptance rate
68%*

* The St. Petersburg State University of Physical Education is among the institutions that don't provide data on acceptance rates. This might happen because the university has programs where applicants only need to meet admission requirements to enroll and don't necessarily compete with others.

We estimate the above acceptance rate based on admission statistics of closely ranked nearby universities with similar research profiles that do publish such data.

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Admissions RequirementsSecondary School Diploma; Entrance Examination
Academic CalendarSeptember to June

Tuition

The tuition table for St. Petersburg State University of Physical Education gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.

Program Duration (years) Tuition per year (RUB)
Bachelor's in Physical Education and Sports 4 120,000
Master's in Physical Education and Sports 2 150,000
PhD in Physical Education and Sports 3 200,000

The St. Petersburg State University of Physical Education has on-campus housing.

Programs and Degrees

Bakalavr Educational Psychology, International Relations and Diplomacy, Journalism, Management, Pedagogy, Physical Education, Public Relations, Tourism
Magistr Educational Psychology, International Relations and Diplomacy, Journalism, Management, Physical Education, Public Administration, Tourism
Kandidat Nauk Biological and Life Sciences, Pedagogy, Physical Education, Social and Preventive Medicine, Sociology, Sports Medicine

St. Petersburg State University of Physical Education alumni

  1. Alina Kabaeva

    Alina Kabaeva
    Born in
    Uzbekistan Flag Uzbekistan
    Years
    1983-.. (age 43)
    Enrolled in the St. Petersburg State University of Physical Education
    Studied in 2009
    Occupations
    modelrhythmic gymnastfilm actorpolitician
    Biography

    Alina Maratovna Kabaeva is a Russian politician, media manager, and retired individual rhythmic gymnast, who has been designated Honoured Master of Sports by the Russian government.

  2. Dmitry Bivol

    Dmitry Bivol
    Born in
    Kyrgyzstan Flag Kyrgyzstan
    Years
    1990-.. (age 36)
    Occupations
    boxer
    Biography

    Dmitry Yuryevich Bivol is a Russian professional boxer. He won the undisputed light-heavyweight title in February 2025, and has held the unified championship since April 2025, as well as the International Boxing Organization (IBO) and Ring magazine titles since February 2025. Previously, he held the World Boxing Association (WBA) light-heavyweight title (Super version) from 2019 to 2024. He also held the IBO title during his first reign as champion.

  3. Nikolai Valuev

    Nikolai Valuev
    Born in
    Russia Flag Russia
    Years
    1973-.. (age 53)
    Occupations
    television presenteractorwriterdeputyathletics competitor
    Biography

    Nikolai Sergeyevich Valuev is a Russian politician and former professional boxer. He competed in boxing from 1993 to 2009, and held the World Boxing Association (WBA) heavyweight title twice between 2005 and 2009. Standing at a height of 2.13 metres (7 feet) and a peak weight of 151 kilograms (333 pounds), Valuev is best known for being the tallest and heaviest world champion in boxing history.

  4. Lyaysan Utiasheva

    Lyaysan Utiasheva
    Born in
    Russia Flag Russia
    Years
    1985-.. (age 41)
    Occupations
    radio personalitygymnastrhythmic gymnastsports commentatorvoice actor
    Biography

    Lyasan Albertovna Utiasheva is a Russian socialite, television host, and former individual rhythmic gymnast. She is a two-time Grand Prix Final all-around medalist, and was an ambassador of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Utiasheva was known for her extreme flexibility, her emphasis in point of landing on high relevé in her backsplit pivots led to a career ending injury.

All 54 notable alumni

St. Petersburg State University of Physical Education faculties and divisions

Institute : Adaptive Physical Education Pedagogy, Physical Education, Special Education, Sports
Institute : Health and Rehabilitation Biological and Life Sciences, Rehabilitation and Therapy, Sports, Sports Medicine
Institute : Management and Social Technologies International Relations and Diplomacy, Journalism, Management, Physical Education, Public Administration, Public Relations, Tourism

General information

Alternative names Национальный государственный университет физической культуры, спорта и здоровья
Founded 1896
Accreditation Federal Service for Supervision in Education and Science (Rosobrnadzor)

Location and contacts

Address ul. Dekabristov, 35
Sankt-Peterburg, 190121
Russia
City population 5,653,000