Gorsky State Agrarian University
Vladikavkaz, Russia
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
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- Students
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- International students
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- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1918
Overview
Gorsky State Agrarian University (GSAU) was founded in 1918 as the Vladikavkaz Polytechnic Institute, making it one of the oldest higher education institutions in the region. Over its long history, it has evolved into a major scientific and educational center for agriculture in the North Caucasus. The university offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral programs across faculties such as Agronomy, Veterinary Medicine, Biotechnology, Agricultural Mechanization, and Economics. GSAU is actively involved in scientific research aimed at improving crop yields, animal husbandry, and food processing technologies in mountainous and foothill regions.
Fields of study
- Agriculture
- Agronomy
- Veterinary Medicine
- Zootechnics
- Food Technology
- Agricultural Engineering
- Economics
- Management
- Biotechnology
Accreditation: Federal Service for Supervision in Education and Science (Rosobrnadzor)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
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- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
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- GPA (minimum)
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- Intakes
- September
- Application deadlines
- Usually late July for state-funded places, and August for fee-paying contracts.
- Rolling admissions
- No
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
Varies by program
Domestic students
Varies by program
Tuition fees vary significantly by program and level of study. State-funded (budget) places are available for eligible Russian citizens and certain international applicants.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.