Tomsk State University

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Tomsk State University (TSU), the oldest university in Siberia, is a leading Russian research institution renowned for its strong programs in Natural Sciences, IT, and Humanities. It offers a vibrant academic environment with a significant focus on scientific research and innovation. For international students, TSU provides a welcoming experience through its International Students Office, offering Russian language preparatory courses, a growing number of English-taught Master's and PhD programs, and various summer schools. The university actively supports its diverse international community with adaptation programs and a buddy system, ensuring a smooth transition into student life in Tomsk. Its distinctive characteristic is its pioneering role as the first classical university east of the Urals, maintaining a rich academic tradition while embracing modern research.

Background

The National Research Tomsk State University, TSU (Russian: Национа́льный иссле́довательский То́мский госуда́рственный университе́т) is a public research university located in Tomsk, Russia. The university, which opened in 1888, was the first university in the Asian part of Russia and, in practice, the first Russian university East of the Volga. TSU comprises 22 faculties and institutes with 152 departments, serving approximately 18,000 students. As of 2025, the university ranked #499 in the QS World University Rankings and #501 in the World University Rankings by Times Higher Education.

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