Yaroslav-the-Wise Novgorod State University

ABOUT 

Yaroslav-the-Wise Novgorod State University, also known as NovSU, is a prominent institution of higher education located in Veliky Novgorod, Russia. It was founded in 1993, although its history can be traced back to the establishment of the Novgorod Teaching Seminary in 1918.

NovSU offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate programs across various fields of study, including humanities, natural sciences, engineering, economics, and social sciences. The university is known for its strong emphasis on research and innovation, with several research institutes and centers focusing on various areas such as regional studies, environmental science, linguistics, and technology.

The university is named after Yaroslav the Wise, a Grand Prince of Novgorod and Kiev in the 11th century, who played a significant role in the development of the region. Yaroslav is remembered as a wise and just ruler, and his name symbolizes the university’s commitment to academic excellence and intellectual leadership.

NovSU is one of the leading educational institutions in the Northwestern region of Russia and actively collaborates with international partners to promote academic exchange and cooperation. It is recognized for its contributions to the advancement of knowledge and the development of the local community and beyond.

History of University 

Yaroslav-the-Wise Novgorod State University, commonly known as NovSU, was founded in 1993, though its roots can be traced back to the Novgorod Teaching Seminary established in 1918. The university is named after Yaroslav the Wise, a Grand Prince of Novgorod and Kiev in the 11th century, known for his wisdom and just rule. NovSU is located in Veliky Novgorod, Russia, a city rich in history and cultural heritage. It offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate programs across various fields of study and emphasizes research and innovation. The university collaborates with national and international partners, promotes academic exchange, and contributes to the development of the local community and beyond.