University Overview
Established in 1940, Petrozavodsk State University is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the medium city of Petrozavodsk (population range of 250,000-499,999 inhabitants), Republic of Karelia. This institution also has branch campuses in Apatity, Sortavala and Belomorsk. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, Petrozavodsk State University (PetrSU) is a large-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational Russian higher education institution. Petrozavodsk State University (PetrSU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 85-year-old Russian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 60-69% making this Russian higher education organization a moderately selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. PetrSU also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aid and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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University Identity
| Name | Petrozavodsk State University |
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| Name (Non Latin) | Петрозаводский государственный университет |
| Acronym | PetrSU |
| Founded | 1940 |
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| Colours | White, blue and yellow |
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| Address | 33 Lenin Prs. Petrozavodsk 185910 Republic of Karelia Russia |
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(8142) 711 089 |
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(8142) 782 668 |
| Other locations | Apatity, Sortavala and Belomorsk |
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