Sports Universities


Chechen State University in Russia is one of the oldest higher educational institutions in the city of Grozny. Chechen State University in Russia was established in 1938 as a Teacher Training Institute by Chechen-Ingush Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic to give students the ability to get a higher degree in Russia. On September 1, 1938 Teachers Training Institute was transformed into the Chechen-Ingush State Pedagogical Institute in Russia with a four-year training period. In 1971 the educational institution in Russia was transformed into the Chechen-Ingush State University. In 1980 the University already had 8 study faculties to study economics and study management in Russia. In 1990 Chechen-Ingush State University opened its Medical Faculty in Russia and started providing a high-quality educational process for future medical specialists and giving them the ability to study medicine and study dentistry in Russia. On 28 February 1995, the Chechen-Ingush State University was renamed Chechen State University in Russia.

Pskov State University in Russia is a public university in Russia that was established in 1960 and became the center of education in Russia and research activity in Pskov, Russian Federation. It provides its local and international students with all the needed facilities and technical equipment to give them the ability to receive the internationally recognized degree in Russia. The University currently has over 10,000 students in Bachelor courses, Master courses, and Doctoral courses including more than 1,200 international students from 41 countries of the world. The student community at Pskov State University is multinational and consists of young people from all parts of the world. Therefore all international students can feel comfortable at home.

Its rich historical past, contemporary research activities in Russia, fast development, and innovation let Tula State Pedagogical University become one of the top-ranked universities in Russia and its education system. At present, University provides more than 138 basic educational programs of undergraduate level studies, 24 specialties on postgraduate programs, and 3 doctoral programs of 10 branches of science at Tula State Pedagogical University. In 2019 the university got into the top 10 of the best pedagogical universities in Russia (according to the rank of the best universities of Russia‘s National Recognition). The university primarily trains teachers in all subjects, it has several non-teacher training educational programs as well as professional development and life-long learning programs.

Pitirim Sorokin Syktyvkar State University is a state university in Russia in the city of Syktyvkar, the capital of the Komi Republic. With over 9,000 full-time local and international students and more than 600 qualified and educated faculty members, it is the largest institution of higher education in Russia, offering to study law at the Komi Republic. Syktyvkar State University was founded in 1972, making it the oldest and most developed university in the Komi Republic and Russia where students can study medicine. The university includes 13 study institutes and 52 study departments and offers educational programs in technical science and study social science with Bachelor courses, Master courses, and Doctoral courses in Russia in the fields of Mathematical and Natural Sciences, Technology, Humanities, Law, Medicine, Economics, Management, Pedagogics, and Art. Syktyvkar State University in Russia actively participates in international exchange programs and has numerous cooperation agreements with foreign scientific and educational institutions.

The Kuban State University of Physical Culture, Sport, and Tourism was established in 1969 in Russia. It is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the large city of Krasnodar, Krasnodar Krai. Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, Kuban State University of Physical Culture, Sport, and Tourism is a small coeducational Russian higher education institution. Kuban State University of Physical Culture, Sport, and Tourism offers undergraduate courses, postgraduate courses, and doctoral programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, and doctoral degrees in several areas of study. Kuban State University of Physical Culture, Sport and Tourism also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a university library, as well as administrative services.

Moscow State Academy of Physical Culture is a higher educational institution with more than a century of history. The institution was founded in 1918 as the Moscow Institute of Physical Culture. During its educational activity and research activity, the university has educated more than 60,000 specialists, among them – about 5,000 foreign students from 115 countries who get a higher degree in Russian universities. The number of graduates of this educational institution includes several hundred Olympic champions, and prize-winners of European and world competitions: Evgenia Medvedeva, Lev Yashin, Valery Kharlamov, Alexander Ovechkin, Adelina Sotnikova, and many others.

Russian State University of Physical Education, Sport, Youth and Tourism (SCOLIPE) is a university in Moscow, founded in 1918. The university has good material and technical base, 7 renovated academic buildings, a culture center and art center, a university sports complex, a health center, a canteen, and a student dormitory. The scientific and technical library of the University is the second in Russia in the size of book stock. It services access to the Internet and to the Russian State Library. The academy provides all the conditions necessary for the educational activities of the university: there is a library and publishing center, an institute of professional development and additional general and vocational education, a center for student creativity, etc. The academy employs more than 900 members of academic staff, including lecturers, training and support staff, and service personnel.

The Siberian State University of Physical Culture and Sport shortly named SibGUFK, is a university located in Omsk, Russia. The university was founded in 1950 and originally named Omsk State Institute of Physical Culture. University provides study courses and educational programs leading to legally recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, and doctoral degrees. In 2003 it has got the status of a higher institution. During the all years of work, the university has trained about 40,000 local and international students, among which there are more than 50 winners and medalists of The Olympic Games. Currently, University enrolled more than 8,500 local and international students to study technical sciences, mechanical engineering, and IT science. Students have the option of studying undergraduate courses, postgraduate courses, and doctoral studies at quality Russian universities. This 90-year-old Russian university has a rigorous admissions process based on entrance exams and applicants’ previous academic records and ratings. Students from all around the world are invited to apply for admission. University also offers students a library, accommodation, sports facilities, study abroad and exchange programs, and administrative services, among other academic and non-academic facilities and services.

The Ural State University of Physical Culture was established in 1970 and is a non-profit public higher education institution in Chelyabinsk, Chelyabinsk Oblast. Ural State University of Physical Culture ranking is a modest coeducational Russian higher education institution that is officially recognized by the Russian Federation’s Ministry of Sport. In a variety of fields of study, the Ural State University of Physical Culture provides courses and programs that lead to legally recognized higher education degrees. Graduates have an opportunity to work in all parts of Russia and abroad – in European, Near Eastern, African and Asian countries. The Russian graduates are the heads of Architectural and Urban Development Committees of the cities and towns of Russia, the directors of research institutes, and the teachers of higher schools. Among them are the state and regional prize winners. University international activities include exchange programs and joint research projects, international networking, international centers for European studies, internships abroad, innovative resource management, language and culture centers, youth and summer schools (Russian as a foreign language), and international sports and social activities.

Velikie Luki State Academy of Physical Culture and Sports is a Russian state educational institution of higher vocational education, located in the city of Velikie Luki, Pskov Oblast. The academy has about 900 full-time students and about 500 part-time students. The academy complex implements a multi-level system of continuing education including pre-university training, secondary vocational education, higher education, and additional vocational education. Academy is the best place to study in Russia for international students. All students can take part in international exchange programs and internships abroad. Academy provides full-time studying and part-time studying in undergraduate courses in Russia, postgraduate courses in Russia, and doctoral studies in Russia. The academy preserves long-standing traditions and develops the latest trends in the field of education, science, and innovation, and provides a solid base for the formation of the personnel potential of the sports industry. Graduates of the Academy are real leaders with technological, organizational, and business competencies. The university contributes to the implementation of sports projects in Russia and abroad.

The Volga Region State University of Physical Culture, Sport, and Tourism is an institute of higher education in Kazan, Russia. It trains physical education teachers, coaches of sports schools, fitness trainers, physical therapy instructors and employees of physical education and rehabilitation centers, sports managers and managers, organizers of mass physical culture and sports events, and specialists in the field of tourism and service. The university has imposing personnel’s potential. There are 300 qualified lecturers in it. More than 60 of them are academicians and associate members. University provides a studying process at the 3 study faculties and 24 study departments, well-equipped laboratories, a research institute, a computer center, a large university library, and 2 university museums in it. The training for 5 specialties is carried out. University provides a studying process for more than 2,800 students. All of them have the options of full-time studying and correspondence studying on undergraduate courses, postgraduate courses, and doctoral courses in Russia. There is a postgraduate course for 5 study specialties. Students working on a doctor’s degree and post-graduate degree can present their thesis to the Scientific Board of the university.

The Volga Region State University of Physical Culture, Sport, and Tourism is an institute of higher education in Kazan, Russia. It trains physical education teachers, coaches of sports schools, fitness trainers, physical therapy instructors and employees of physical education and rehabilitation centers, sports managers and managers, organizers of mass physical culture and sports events, and specialists in the field of tourism and service. It provides studying of Bachelor’s programs, Master’s programs, and Postgraduate programs for Russian students and develops advanced Master’s programs with English medium of instruction. Students and teaching staff at University are involved in a variety of research activities and grant programs in Russian universities and universities abroad. The University has basic study departments, that allows local and international students to be involved in practical activity during the educational process, e.g. students have industrial placement internship, write course works, scientific projects, and scientific works according to specific tasks of the enterprises and companies.

Voronezh State Academy of Sports is a higher educational institution in Voronezh. It is a great place for study for students from Russia, Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, and other countries. University is one of the biggest educational and scientific centers that train highly qualified specialists for a sports complex of the Lower Volga region and other subjects of the Russian Federation. The Russian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students’ past academic records and grades. University also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a university library, students dormitory, sports facilities, internships abroad, study abroad and exchange programs, as well as administrative services. All students can take part in international exchange programs and internships abroad. University provides full-time studying and part-time studying in undergraduate courses in Russia, postgraduate courses in Russia, and doctoral studies in Russia. he University offers a wide range of training programs for higher education and secondary vocational education, postgraduate training programs, and programs of additional vocational training.

Far Eastern State Academy of Physical Culture is a higher educational institution in Khabarovsk. The Academy consists of 2 colleges, 7 faculties, 18 departments, the Preparatory Centre for foreign students, the School of Outstanding Sportsmanship, a scientific and research center, the Centre of Computer technologies, and information support of the process of physical education and sports. The Academy also provides postgraduate courses for its students. University provides studying of Bachelor’s programs, Master’s programs, and Postgraduate programs for Russian students and develop advanced Master’s programs with English medium of instruction. Students and teaching staff at University are involved in a variety of research activities and grant programs in Russian universities and universities abroad. University provides studying processes for local and international students from other countries. Due to numerous cooperation agreements with foreign universities and organizations, members of academic staff and students can participate in exchange programs and internships abroad to get new theoretical knowledge and practical skills.