According to the National University Ranking study, annually conducted by the Interfax Information Group, South Ural State University has taken the 32nd place in the composite 2025 ranking. SUSU holds the first place among universities in Chelyabinsk, and the second place among universities of the Ural Federal District in this composite ranking.
The 2025 survey includes 369 Russian universities. The ranking is performed against such criteria as Education; Research; Social Environment; Collaboration; Innovations and Entrepreneurship; and Brand.
The Admissions Campaign at South Ural State University gains momentum. Aleksandr Erlikh, enrolling in the Institute of Engineering and Technology, has become the ten thousandth applicant who has presently submitted his documents to our university.
Aleksandr has chosen the programme in Automation of Technological Processes and Production, which is among the top most in-demand fields in our country.
Do you wish to study somewhere where your intelligence, ambitions and desire to move forward are truly valued? The SUSU Institute of Natural Sciences and Mathematics is a place where students do not just attend lectures, but work on scientific discoveries, participate in international projects and launch their startups even before graduation.
The SUSU School of Medical Biology is an elite growth point in breakthrough areas of global scientific development. The structure of the SUSU School of Medical Biology includes four departments, national and international research laboratories, advanced research and education centres training in-demand specialists.
U.S. News & World Report American journal has published its 12th issue of the Best Global Universities ranking.
Among the ranking participants are 2551 universities, including 41 universities from Russia. South Ural State University has topped the best Russian universities in this ranking.
Universities were assessed against 13 indicators, including: Publications, Total Citations, International Collaboration, Regional and Global Research Reputation.
Delegation from Zhengzhou University of Aeronautics paid an official visit to South Ural State University. This meeting with our colleagues from China opens up new prospects for joint projects in the fields of scientific research and training of specialists.
SUSU and ZUA are long-time partners. South Ural College, where students learn IT and engineering, had been created at this Chinese university jointly with SUSU.
For international students of South Ural State University (SUSU), summer is not just a time for relaxation but also an opportunity to immerse themselves in Russian culture and traditions while practicing their Russian language skills. They are happily doing all of this at the “Olimp” student camp.
This year, more than 20 international students from different countries are taking part in the session. All of them are enrolled in various programs at SUSU.
An innovative UKME-1500 electric vehicle for public works has been presented at the INNOPROM 2025 international industrial exhibition. It was created by the "Heart of the Urals" Advanced Engineering School jointly with JSC "Kurgandormash". This is an important step towards environment-friendly technologies and independence from import in the utility machinery sector.
South Ural State University welcomed the 8000th applicant of 2025. She is Varvara Boychenko, who chose the programmes of Polytechnic Institute and School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science.
Varvara applied for several programmes: «Instrumentation Engineering», «Cybersecurity», «Design, Production, and Operation of Rockets and Rocket-Space Complexes». On the Unified State Exam, Varvara passed Russian, major Math, Physics, and Computer Science, scoring a total of 340 points.
Chelyabinsk applicants still have a chance to enrol in state-funded programmes.
Do you wish to develop your skills in the field of information technology? Are you interested in designing the latest technology, equipment, and control systems? Are you eager to learn more about the specifics of working with neural networks? Then you should enrol in the School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science of South Ural State University!
At the international industrial exhibition “Innoprom-2025”, a ceremonial signing of a bilateral agreement took place to support the implementation of a top-level educational program in information technology between South Ural State University (SUSU) and “Kompass PLUS”, LLC.
A roundtable discussion on the topic «Implementation of strategic projects of technological leadership within the «Priority-2030 program» was held on the second day of the «Innoprom-2025» international industrial exhibition. The meeting, which was attended by the Rector of South Ural State University, Alexander Vagner, was held in the Community Center of the new UrFU campus.
The participants of the roundtable were representatives of universities, academic institutions, businesses, state authorities, public figures, and experts in the field of the topic under discussion.
The conference "Robotics Strategy. Region-county-country. The components of success" was held as a part of the business program of the country's main industrial exhibition. Alexsander Wager, the Rector of South Ural State University, performed as the speaker.
By 2030 Russia should get into the list of the TOP 25 countries in the world in terms of robotization density which implies the introduction of over 100,000 industrial robots into the technological processes of Russian companies.
Imagine yourself speaking fluently several languages, translating complex texts easily, participating in international negotiations or even developing algorithms for machine translation! You won't just get a diploma at SUSU's Institute of Linguistics and International Communications — you'll open the doors to a world without borders!. Internships abroad, diving into the cultures of other countries, advanced technologies and exciting student life are waiting for you! Become the one who is needed by employers! Create your own future where languages are your superpower!
A press conference was held at South Ural State University, where Rector Alexander Wagner discussed the key features of the 2025 admission campaign. The agenda included new educational programs, strategic projects, partnerships with industry leaders, and support measures for talented youth.
The admission campaign in all the universities of the Russian Federation officially began on June 20. South Ural State University offers prospective students a wide range of opportunities for both professional and personal development.
On 29 and 30 June, first Vice-Rector of Research Anton Korzhov and Head of the Strategic Development Department of the Project Office Evgeny Belousov took part in an educational intensive at the Congress Center of the Bauman Moscow State Technical University in Moscow.
Participants of the event «Selection of experts of cross-university expertise within the framework of the Priority-2030 program» discussed the principles of mutual evaluation of universities, which is designed to become a new tool for the development of higher education institutions.
Scientists from South Ural State University (SUSU) have patented a desalination device that can utilize low-grade heat sources for distilling seawater and purifying ground water. Indonesian colleagues have proposed a method to optimize its operation.
For over a decade, joint research by Russian and Indonesian scientists in solar energy has focused on improving the efficiency of photovoltaic converters (solar panels or solar modules).
South Ural State University announces admissions for master’s programmes in 2025. This season applicants can expect updated educational programmes, advanced employment opportunities, and new learning formats.
Practice-oriented approach to learning
Modern SUSU master’s programme is completely different from traditional notions of postgraduate education. This is the full-fledged start of your career where each student receives:
South Ural State University (SUSU) welcomed its 2,000th applicant – Dmitry Ivanov, who chose a program at the Institute of Engineering and Technology. The milestone applicant was congratulated by Hero of Russia and cosmonaut Dmitry Petelin, a graduate of the university.
The ceremonial meeting took place in SUSU’s main building, where Dmitry Petelin personally presented with commemorative gifts featuring the university’s insignia.
On July 5, a large-scale meeting for applicants and their parents will be held in the main academic building of South Ural State University. This is a chance to ask your questions directly to the Heads of the Institutes.
The Central Admissions Committee invites future students and their families to an open dialogue. The event will begin at 12:00(Chelyabinsk time) in the main building at 76 Lenin Avenue. Guests will find a highly topical program that will help determine the choice of university, training area and career trajectory.
The SUSU team implementing the Russian Science Foundation project № 24-18-00049 (project leader Olga Solopova) presented the interim research results at the three significant events of international level in St. Petersburg.
On June 20th, the annual “Scientific Tandem” Solemn Welcome Ceremony was held in Chelyabinsk, where the best postgraduate students and their scientific supervisors were honoured. It is symbolic that the event was held in the year of the 100th anniversary of the founding of the postgraduate institute in Russia.
Admissions Campaign is in progress at South Ural State University. Today, the 1000th applicant has submitted his documents to our university. His name is Fedor Permiakov and he selected several priority fields of training for himself.
Fedor has submitted his documents to several programmes: to the School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science, Institute of Engineering and Technology, and “Heart of the Urals” Advanced Engineering School. The future student had no doubts about which university to enrol in, after all, SUSU had become an alma mater for his parents.
Getting a job immediately after graduating from the university, having stable salary and state-funded places. Sounds like a fairy tale? This is the reality for those who took part in the targeted training programme.
Starting from June 20th, the Admissions Campaign 2025 begins at South Ural State University! This is your chance to become part of one of the major and most technologically advanced universities in our region and Russia.
