Kemerovo State University
Kemerovo, Russia
Quick facts
- World rank
- #3,764
- 2026
- Acceptance rate
- 25%
- Students
- 21,400
- International students
- 4%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1973
Overview
Established in 1973 as a successor to the Kemerovo Pedagogical Institute, Kemerovo State University has grown into the largest university in the Kuzbass region. It is officially recognized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation. The university maintains five branches throughout the region and hosts a significant number of students and faculty. It is highly active in research, publishing over 1,500 research works annually and hosting numerous scientific conferences. The institution is particularly noted for its work in linguistics, including the study and revival of the Shor language.
Fields of study
- Humanities
- Social Sciences
- Natural Sciences
- Engineering
- Linguistics
Accreditation: Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- Fall
- Application deadlines
- July 31
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- abit@kemsu.ru
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
RUB 200,000 – RUB 350,000 / year
Domestic students
RUB 150,000 – RUB 350,000 / year
Fees vary significantly by program and residency status.
Tuition varies by program. Confirm with the university before applying.
Official fee source (opens in a new tab)Last updated Oct 14, 2026. Fees, deadlines and requirements change — always confirm with the university.