St. Petersburg State University

(SPbU)

Pasargad Editorial Team

Pasargad Editorial Team

Education Consultants

Russian Universities
7 min read
2026-01-01
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St. Petersburg State University

Overview

St. Petersburg State University was founded in 1724 as an educational academy. It ranks 270th in QS and among the top 300 universities worldwide.

Rankings

  • Ranked 270 in QS World Rankings
  • Ranked 2nd among top universities in Eastern Europe and Central Asia
  • Approved by the Iranian Ministry of Health

History and Achievements

  • Over 300 years of educational history
  • Oldest university in Russia, one of the oldest in Europe
  • Over 20,000 students with 9% international
  • 9 Nobel Prize winners among alumni
  • Central library with over 7 million resources
  • Partnerships with 500+ universities and 1,600 research agreements

Advantages

  • Equipped dormitories both on and off campus
  • Globally recognized degree
  • Approved by Iranian Ministry of Health
  • Affordable tuition compared to European countries
  • Study in both English and Russian

Annual Tuition Fees

  • General Medicine (Russian): 577,200 rubles
  • General Medicine (English): 588,600 rubles
  • Dentistry (Russian): 546,600 rubles
  • Dentistry (English): 551,500 rubles
  • Pharmacy: 542,800 rubles
  • Preparatory Course: 360,000 rubles

Required Documents

  • Passport and official translation
  • Diploma and transcripts with official translation
  • Blue Diploma (Nostrification) of the Russian Federation