Lobachevsky University (Nizhny Novgorod State University)

Overview

Lobachevsky University, officially known as Nizhny Novgorod State University (UNN), is one of Russia’s premier public research universities, founded in 1916. Named after the renowned Russian mathematician Nikolai Lobachevsky, the university is located in Nizhny Novgorod, a major industrial and cultural centre along the Volga River. With over a century of academic excellence, UNN has built a strong reputation in science, technology, and innovation.

The university offers a broad spectrum of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs in disciplines such as physics, mathematics, information technology, biology, chemistry, economics, political science, and international relations. It is especially noted for its contributions to radiophysics, neuroscience, and cybernetics.

UNN has earned recognition in global rankings, including the QS World University Rankings and Times Higher Education, and maintains active partnerships with leading universities and research centres across Europe, Asia, and North America. It hosts numerous international conferences and supports student exchange programs and joint research initiatives.

The university boasts state-of-the-art laboratories, supercomputing facilities, and modern research centres, including the Institute of Neuroscience and Medicine, the Research Institute of Radiophysics, and the Institute of Information Technologies, Mathematics, and Mechanics. English-taught programs and preparatory Russian language courses attract international students from over 50 countries.