Moscow State University
Eastern Europe - Russia - Vorobjovy Gory
| Address: |
A-812a, Main Building, Moscow State University Vorobjovy Gory, 119899 Moscow Russia |
| E-mail: | msu@alinga.com |
| Phone: | 1-800-55-RUSSIA |
| Degree: | Bachelors |
| Setting: | Urban |
| Enrollment: | 10000+ |
| Housing: | Yes |
Description
The Lomonosov Moscow State University is the oldest university of Russia.
Moscow University was founded on 12 (25)th of January 1755 on Saint Tatyana's Day at the decree of the Empress Elizaveta Petrovna on the initiative of the great Russian scientist Mikhail Lomonosov. The day of Moscow University's foundation is celebrated as the Student's Day in Russia.
The Lomonosov Moscow State University is a self-governing university. Its Statute is worked out and confirmed by the Scientific Council.
Curriculum Overview
In 1755 Moscow University had three faculties: Philosophy, Law and Medicine. Currently there are 24 faculties - of Mechanics and Mathematics, Computational Mathematics and Cybernetics, Physics, Chemistry, Geology, Biology, Geography, Soil Science, Fundamental Medicine, History, Philology, Philosophy, Foreign Languages, Economics, Journalism, Law, Psychology, Sociology, Institute of Asian and African Studies, Public Administration and Social Studies, Materials Sciences, Pedagogy, Arts, Center for International Education.
Student Life
The total number of students including post-graduates is currently 32,000. The staff of professors, teachers and researchers is 8,500. 6,900 of them hold Doctor of Science and PhD Degrees. The number of international students is growing constantly. Currently we host 3,000 from 97 countries.
