Mikhail N. Shvetsov
Mikhail N. Shvetsov
The Rector
The goal of a modern university is not just high–quality education, new knowledge and skills, but also the preservation and enhancement of the intellectual potential of the region, the country and the entire world community. Mari State University maintains the traditions of classical higher education, which are closely intertwined with the modernization and digitalization of the educational process. Studying at MarSU, you can be sure that you will become a truly competent person who understands

About the University

Mari State University is a classical, multidisciplinary university of the Russian Federation. It is located in the central part of Russia in the city of Yoshkar-Ola, the capital of the multinational Republic of Mari El, 150 km away. from Kazan International Airport.

• 2,800 international students from 47 countries

• 6 institutes and 9 faculties

• preparatory department

• more than 130 study programs

• leading Russian and foreign visiting professors

• partnerships with more than 30 universities from the CIS, BRICS, Asia, Africa and the Middle East (research projects, student exchanges)

• education in Russian, English and French

• comfortable dormitories are located next to academic buildings

• friendly multinational environment

• 25 sports sections, 14 creative studios, more than 200 extracurricular activities per year

Mari State University is a participant of the strategic academic leadership program "Priority 2030" among 106 best universities.

We are in numbers

2 800
international students
47
countries
637
professors
130
study programs
100
practical bases

university infrastructure

Libraries and educational reso

The university's libraries offer an extensive collection of scientific and educational literature, as well as access to electronic resources. Students can use electronic educational resources for in-depth study of disciplines, as well as for preparation for scientific research and project activities

Scientific infrastructure

For practical work with high-tech equipment, there are more than 100 laboratories and research centers, including digital laboratories. There is an Accreditation and Simulation Training Center where future doctors improve their skills by working with various dummies, phantoms and simulators.

Sports facilities

The university has a free student fitness center with gyms and games rooms, accessible to every student. 25 sports sections are organized. MarSU students regularly become participants and winners of national, Russian and international sports competitions.

Student spaces

All conditions have been created for study, recreation, communication and active participation in social and cultural life. In modern student spaces (reading room, chillout zones, chess school, and the Boiling Point teamwork space), students can relax or prepare for classes.

A cozy student town

The MarSU campus is located in the city center. For a comfortable stay, there are 8 dormitories (more than 3,000 beds) in the immediate vicinity of the academic buildings. Cafes, canteens, sports and gyms, libraries and recreation areas are all necessary for student life inside the campus.

Contacts

Address
Republic of Mari El, Yoshkar-Ola, V.I. Lenina Square, 1, 424000
MarSU
Mari State University