Altai State University
Barnaul, Russia
Quick facts
- World rank
- #1,790
- 2025
- Acceptance rate
- 44%
- Students
- 13,500
- International students
- 11%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1973
Overview
Altai State University is a prominent public research institution founded in 1973 in Barnaul, Russia. It is recognized as a key knowledge and innovation center within the Siberian region. The university offers a wide range of academic programs across various disciplines, fostering independent and critical thinking among its students. It is deeply committed to internationalization, with a strategic focus on partnerships with countries in Central Asia. The campus provides diverse facilities, including libraries and sports centers, to support student development. The university continues to invest in enhancing its research quality and global academic standing.
Fields of study
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Geography
- Mathematics
- Physics
- Law
- Economics
- History
- Sociology
- Psychology
- Philology
- Arts
Accreditation: Federal Service for Supervision in Education and Science (Rosobrnadzor)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- September
- Application deadlines
- July 20
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- pricom@asu.ru
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
RUB 140,000 – RUB 280,000 / year
Domestic students
RUB 120,000 – RUB 180,000 / year
Tuition fees vary significantly by program and institute. International student rates are often slightly higher due to administrative and support services.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Programs
| Program | Level | Duration | Tuition | Deadline | Intakes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology (opens in a new tab)Russian · Full Time | Bachelor's | 4 years | RUB 154,000 / year | Varies | September |
| Economics (opens in a new tab)Russian · Full Time | Bachelor's | 4 years | RUB 142,000 / year | Varies | September |
| International Relations (opens in a new tab)Russian · Full Time | Bachelor's | 4 years | RUB 154,000 / year | Varies | September |
| Law (opens in a new tab)Russian · Full Time | Bachelor's | 4 years | RUB 160,000 / year | Varies | September |
| Software Engineering (opens in a new tab)Russian · Full Time | Bachelor's | 4 years | RUB 154,000 / year | Varies | September |
Information last verified Jul 21, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.