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North-Eastern Federal University (NEFU), formerly Yakutsk State University, is a leading institution in Russia's Far East, renowned for its expertise in Arctic studies, permafrost research, and northern regional development. It offers a unique academic environment, with strong programs in natural sciences, engineering, humanities, and education, often with a focus on the unique challenges and opportunities of the Arctic region. International students benefit from dedicated support services, including visa assistance, accommodation, and Russian language courses, alongside opportunities for exchange programs and specialized English-taught Master's degrees in fields like Arctic engineering. The university's location in Yakutsk, one of the world's coldest cities, provides an unparalleled living laboratory for studying extreme environments and indigenous cultures. NEFU is particularly distinctive for its comprehensive research into permafrost and its impact on infrastructure and ecosystems.
Background
The Ammosov North-Eastern Federal University, NEFU, (in Russian: Северо-Восточный федеральный университет имени Максима Кировича Аммосова; in Sakha: М. К. Аммуоhап аатынан Хотугулуу-Илиҥҥи федеральнай университет) previously known as Yakutsk State University (in Russian: Якутский государственный университет имени Максима Кировича Аммосова), is one of Russia's ten federal universities. NEFU's main campus is in Yakutsk (Sakha Republic), and it has two other campuses in Sakha (one in Mirny and one in Neryungri) as well as one in Anadyr in the Chukotka Autonomous Okrug. The official name is Ammosov North-Eastern Federal University Federal State Autonomous Educational Institution of Higher Education. The undergraduate student population numbers over 16,000, while more than 500 students are engaged in postgraduate work. 1,600 academic staff are employed at the university. Of these 200 hold doctor’s degree, 800 are candidate of science degree. There are 15 institutes, 9 faculties, and 3 university branches in Mirny, Neryungri and Chukotka, and 5 major research institutes. Students and staff have free access to the Ethernet and Wi-Fi.
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