Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia
Saint Petersburg, Russia
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- 68%
- Students
- 26,500
- International students
- 20%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1797
Overview
Founded in 1797 by Emperor Paul I as the St. Petersburg Educational House, Herzen University has evolved into a premier pedagogical institution. It operates 16 educational institutes and 7 faculties, offering over 400 educational programs. The university is a major cultural and scientific center, hosting hundreds of conferences annually. It is recognized as a State Corpus of Heritage Site in Russia. The institution serves a large student body, including thousands of international students, and maintains a strong focus on pedagogical research and teacher training.
Fields of study
- Education
- Pedagogy
- Psychology
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Physics
- Geography
- Ecology
- Mathematics
- Computer Science
- Information Systems
- Economics
- Management
- Foreign Languages
- Russian as a Foreign Language
- History
- Philology
- Law
- Art & Design
- Physical Education
- Oriental Studies
- Music and Theatre
Accreditation: Federal Service for Supervision in Education and Science of the Russian Federation (Рособрнадзор)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- Fall
- Application deadlines
- June 20
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- pk@rgpu.spb.ru
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
RUB 250,000 – RUB 350,000 / year
Domestic students
RUB 250,000 – RUB 350,000 / year
Tuition fees are approximate and vary by program level.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
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Information last verified Oct 3, 2026. Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.