National Research Lobachevsky State University of Nizhny Novgorod (Lobachevsky University) is a major academic institution in the Volga region, one of the important public research universities of Russia. It is located in Nizhny Novgorod and is known for medicine, dentistry, computer science, mathematics, physics, biology, chemistry, radiophysics, economics, international relations, law, linguistics, psychology, humanities, social sciences and interdisciplinary research. It’s particularly good for students looking for a full Russian uni with good science, medicine, IT and international options, in a cheaper city than Moscow.

The university was founded in 1916 and was named after the famous mathematician Nikolai Lobachevsky, who developed non-Euclidean geometry. UNN has evolved into a full-fledged research university with strong programs in natural sciences, mathematics, information technologies, radiophysics, medicine, economics, social sciences and humanities. The university is located in Nizhny Novgorod, a big industrial, cultural and educational city with lower costs of living than the capital of Russia.

Lobachevsky University offers undergraduate bachelor’s and specialist degree programs in General Medicine, Dentistry, Fundamental Computer Science and Information Technology, International Economics, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Radiophysics, Software Engineering, Applied Informatics, Economics, Management, International Relations, Law, Psychology, Sociology, Linguistics, Philology, History, Journalism and other fields. Many programs are taught in Russian, however selected degree programs are available in English for international applicants. On the official information on English-taught programs, the tuition for 2025/2026 is as follows: General Medicine at RUB 475,000 per year, Dentistry at RUB 520,000 per year, Fundamental Computer Science and Information Technology at RUB 280,000 per year and International Economics at RUB 300,000 per year.

UNN has master’s programs in computer science, applied mathematics, physics, radiophysics, biology, chemistry, economics, management, international relations, law, finance, sociology, psychology, linguistics and related areas. Admission is based on academic qualifications, language proficiency, entrance exams, interviews or program specific requirements. Some programs are available in English or intended for international students.

Lobachevsky University (LU) is involved in doctoral studies in mathematics, mechanics, physics, chemistry, biology, computer science, radiophysics, medicine, economics, law, social sciences, humanities, linguistics and interdisciplinary areas. Older versions of the official

PhD Fees

• pages show examples of about 190,500 roubles a year for several doctoral fields. Fees may vary by year and specialization so applicants should check current PhD tuition before applying.

At Lobachevsky University the tuition is usually cheaper than at many universities in Moscow. The tuition fee for General Medicine taught in English is RUB 475,000 per year for 2025/2026. For Dentistry, it is RUB 520,000, Fundamental Computer Science and Information Technology is RUB 280,000 and International Economics is RUB 300,000. Fees for Russian-taught programs vary by institute and year. The cost of living in Nizhny Novgorod is usually lower than in Moscow and Saint Petersburg. This makes the university attractive for students who want to get quality Russian education with lower monthly expenses.

Lobachevsky University is a good choice for students who want a broad public research university with solid programs in medicine, dentistry, computer science, mathematics, physics, economics, international relations and social sciences in general. It is especially suitable for students interested in careers in healthcare, software, data, research, finance, international business, law, public institutions, education and doctoral study.