Dear friends,

I am happy to welcome you to the website of Russian New University (RosNOU).

Our University has recently celebrated its twenty-ninth anniversary as a classical university in form, content, and level of organisation of the educational process. The educational concept of RosNOU is dedicated to developing principles of open, universal, and innovative knowledge. RosNOU is a worthy successor to the best traditions in Russian education, its activities greatly enhance prestige of the educational system in Russia and it justly ranks highly among higher education institutions in Russia.

RosNOU is open to the demands of the global market of educational services and tries its best to meet them in due time. We understand that the existence of a modern university is impossible without international cooperation and integration into the global spheres of education and scientific research. RosNOU consequently set a course for the active fulfillment of the Bologna declaration stipulations.

RosNOU efficiently reacts to the rapidly changing needs of the modern global community and the ever-developing Russian Federation by opening new specialties and specialisations that are in demand all over the world. Professors of RosNOU take a great interest in various new educational technologies developing all around the world and actively engage the most interesting of them at the University, thereby training a new generation of highly qualified specialists capable of competing on the global market.

The academic staff at RosNOU includes famous Russian scientists, founders of scientific schools, and new scientific areas of practice. There are members and corresponding members of the Russian Academy of Sciences and the Russian Academy of Natural Sciences, State Prize winners, more than 70 Doctors of Science, Professors and more than 200 Candidates of Science at RosNOU.

RosNOU provides ample opportunities for students to receive higher education and various forms of professional development in assorted spheres of fundamental knowledge and practical activities. Additionally, RosNOU carries out significant scientific research and takes active part in social and political affairs. At our university students can receive secondary vocational education. There are also masters' and postgraduate programmes in a number of advantageous specialisations at RosNOU.

RosNOU strives to become a major centre of international educational and scientific ties. RosNOU's international activities are determined by the educational concept of the University. We view international cooperation as a vital factor of successful development. The University cultivates close scientific, educational, and business contacts with a number of leading educational institutions in Europe, Asia, and North and Latin America.

For those learning Russian we offer a course of pre-enrollment preparation at the Foundation Studies Department. Not only will you learn to speak and understand Russian, but our faculty will also assist you with your entrance into the educational and cultural sphere in Russia and become your companions and mentors throughout your stay at the University.

Studying at RosNOU you will make many friends from around the globe. Amusing student festivals, exciting excursions, visits to theatres, concerts and museums, sports events, and participation in various student associations await you. You are always welcome at RosNOU.