Sakhalin State University

General Information 

Sakhalin State University was established in 1949 and is known then as a teacher training institute. University has been the most important educational institution in the island region, providing young people with a full range of training and development opportunities.

Nowadays, Sakhalin State University offers degree programs in Science courses, Teaching courses, Social Sciences courses, Humanities courses, Economics courses, Engineering courses, and Technology courses, and it also operates a successful system of pre-university training and further education. 

Sakhalin State University has many up-to-date facilities to ensure the effective implementation of the vocational education and higher education programs, such as modern multimedia classrooms, research laboratories, research and training centers, a satellite station, and an archaeological museum. The scientific activity of the University is focused on implementing research results into the economic development of the region. 

University alumni are in great demand in the international labor market. They are ready to perform highly skilled work that meets world-class standards and they enjoy continuous professional and cultural development with social and professional mobility. Due to numerous cooperation agreements with foreign universities, students and members of academic staff have the option of participating in exchange programs and internships abroad.

Study Programs

University provides studying processes at the following faculties:

  • Institute of Technical Oil and Gas 
  • Institute of Natural Science and Technosphere Safety
  • Institute of Psychology and Pedagogics
  • Institute of Philology, History, and Asian Studies

Accommodation and Housing 

The University campus comprises 8 educational buildings, 6 students’ hostels, the palace of culture «Integral», a health center, a polyclinic, a stadium, a swimming pool, etc. The students live in comfortable hostels with cooking and laundry facilities, where they can work in computer rooms, as well as relax after their studies. They have their meals in the hostels, canteens, and snack bars on campus.

University has all the necessary sporting facilities for students and employees such as sports halls, tennis courts, stadiums, ski centers, gyms, aerobics halls, a brand-new swimming pool, and a sauna. Every room has a permanent Wi-Fi connection, a system of central heating, air conditioning, and a permanent electricity supply. The rooms are equipped with beds, desks, chairs, and wall shelves for each student. Wardrobes and shoe racks located in the hallway are shared by the students living in the unit as well as a refrigerator. Blankets, pillows, and bed sheets are also provided to students.