Ural Federal University, Research university in Yekaterinburg, Russia.
Ural Federal University is a research university in Yekaterinburg that operates 13 academic institutes offering more than 350 study programs. The campus spreads across several buildings throughout the city, with research laboratories, libraries and student housing.
The government founded the university in 1920 as one of the first higher education institutions in the Urals. It received the Order of the Red Banner of Labour in 1967 and again in 1981 for its contributions to science and education.
The university maintains a global network with 400 international partners, hosting student associations representing diverse nationalities from Afghanistan to Vietnam.
International students access facilities, housing and support services for study and career guidance through the International Office. The campus is reachable by public transport throughout the city.
The university operates as an open-access publisher, releasing research papers from different fields of study. It maintains partnerships with over 400 universities and research centers worldwide.
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