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Southern Federal University – structure

Southern Federal University is the largest centre of education and research in the south of Russia. Recognized among the best Russian universities it combines studies with fundamental and applied science, as well as cutting-edge technologies and innovative approaches.

Southern Federal University was established by the Order of the Government of the Russian Federation in 2006.

In total, there are 8 federal universities in Russia. Six of them were founded in 2010. Southern Federal University, along with Siberian Federal University, are only two ones that were founded in 2006.

Southern Federal University embraces four former higher educational establishments of the Rostov Region: Rostov State University;Rostov State Pedagogical University;Taganrog State Radio Engineering University; andRostov State Academy of Architecture and Art.

SFedU consists of a number of academies (such as Academy of Biology and Biotechnologies, Academy of Architecture and Fine Arts and others), faculties (such as Faculty of Chemistry, Faculty of Physics) , institutes (e.g. Institute of Earth Sciences, Institute of Computer Technologies and Informational Safety) and branches. The University’s administration and core units are based in Rostov-on-Don, but SFedU also has a campus in Taganrog as well as some branches in different cities and towns in the South of Russia, such as Gelendzhikin Krasnodar Region.

Southern Federal University provides diverse opportunities for research within a wide range of subjects for students at all levels. Sfedu is proud of its numerous Research Institutes(e.g. the Research Institute of Physics, the Vorovich Research Institute of Mechanics and Applied Mathematics, etc.) and Research & Educational Centersdealing with nanotechnologies, bioengineering, mathematical modelling, marine engineering etc.Botanical Gardens can boast their vast collection of rare plants. One more achievement is a network of Shared Research Facilities,containing the most up-to-date laboratory equipment .

University library is in fact a system of libraries that are a valuable source of information for SFedU students, faculty and researchers. The main SFedU library is officially named “Zhdanov Regional Scientific Library” to commemorate the memory of Yuriy Zhdanov who was the Rector of Rostov State University in 1957 – 1988. The library contains a vast collection of 4 million books, reference books, dictionaries, manuscripts, legal documents, research papers and periodicals covering a variety of areas.

Southern Federal University provides high quality residential accommodation for its students including an impressive complex of new residence halls and other facilities located in the western area.

International activities in the University are aimed at developing partnership relations with international institutions of higher education. The university offers courses of undergraduate studies for international students and programs for international trainees. Programs are also available for advanced postgraduate studies. The University has established close contact with about 50 international institutions of higher education, as well as organizations all over the world including the USA, Germany, Great Britain, France, Canada, Italy, Turkey, Greece, Israel, China, Bulgaria, Poland and others.



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Date: 2016-04-22; view: 1897


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