About the University

Lobachevsky University has developed an extensive research infrastructure supported by a network of laboratories and research institutes. This enables every student to find a research area that aligns with their academic interests and career aspirations. In addition to its laboratories, the university has a unique infrastructure, including a medical simulation centre, the Lobachevsky supercomputer, 2 megascience‑class research facilities, and others.

Lobachevsky University offers a comprehensive student support system, combining state scholarships for high-achieving students with specialized programs for outstanding first-year applicants, postgraduate researchers, and grant opportunities for innovative projects.

The state academic scholarship serves as the foundation of this system, with UNN providing rates above the national minimum.

The "Lobachevsky Start" scholarship rewards top first-year students based on their prior achievements, such as victories in olympiads and competitions. Awarded for the first semester, it serves as a springboard for those who can then qualify for enhanced merit-based scholarships.

For postgraduate students, the "Research Shift" scholarship recognizes active researchers with publications, patents, and conference presentations, and is awarded independently of other financial support.

Grant programs like "Alfa-Future" offer substantial funding for startups and social projects, providing students with the resources to bring their ideas to life.

There are really large quantity of opportunity for students to be active indifferent spheares. Activities available at Lobachevsky University includes:

• International Club of Students (ICS): This is the main student self-government body for international students, organizing a variety of events and projects.

• Friendship & Cultural Diversity House: A new student club opened in 2025 as a dedicated space for cross-cultural communication, student gatherings, and daily interaction.

• "I Care - I Can" Social Initiatives Program: A program where students can create and lead their own social projects.

• Lobachevsky UniverSum Festival of Cultures: An annual festival that showcases the cultures of more than 25 countries. In 2022, it was held for the first time at the Nizhny Novgorod Fair grounds.

• Conversation Clubs: Students can practice their language skills in English, Arabic, Spanish, Chinese, French, and Turkish.

• Cultural Presentations: The club organizes "Days of National Cultures" where students can present their home countries or whole continents.

• Creative & Athletic Activities: Students can participate in various creative and sports activities, join the UNN Academic Choir, scientific communities or sport teams.

• Vocal and Instrumental Ensembles: Groups like "UNN Voices" perform at university events.

• Sports Events & Dance: The university organizes sports events and offers activities like Latin American dance classes.

• Media Project "LiNNgvotur": Russian and international students create tourism media content about Nizhny Novgorod in English, Arabic, and Chinese.

The main tracks of international admission:

• Under the quota of the Government of the Russian Federation. This is a priority option for many foreign applicants. The selection process takes place through the Russian Houses or the Embassy of the Russian Federation in the country of residence. For those who do not speak Russian, free tuition is provided at the preparatory faculty for a year.  
• Under the general contest selection. Foreign citizens (from a number of neighboring countries or compatriots living abroad) can apply on the same terms as Russian applicants: based on the results of the Unified State Exam or internal university entrance examinations.  
• Under a study contract (self-paid). This path is chosen by those who do not meet the quota or do not meet the criteria for participation in the competition for a budget place. The information about entrance examination & tuition fees is available at the university website.
• Under the results of the Olympiads. Winners and prize-winners of international Olympiads from the list of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation may be eligible for admission without entrance tests. 

What needs to be prepared:

The preliminary package of documents includes: 

• copy of the international passport or national identity document. 
• document of previous education (certificate or diploma) with an academic transcript. 
• SNILS (if available). 
• documents confirming individual achievements (diplomas, certificates). 

An important caveat: international documents on previous education may require a recognition procedure (nostrification). Detailed information about this can be specified in the International Admission Office. 

Additional features 

Russian language courses for international students are also available at UNN. 

Contacts 

All relevant information can be obtained from the Office of Admission & Academic Support for International Students.

Address: Nizhny Novgorod, Gagarin ave., 23, building 2, office 306. 

Phone: +7 (831) 462-35-21. 

Email: admissions@unn.ru. 

Opening hours: Monday–Thursday from 9:00 to 17:00, Friday from 9:00 to 16:00, Saturday from 9:00 to 15:00.