Yaroslav-the-Wise Novgorod State University

Yaroslav-the-Wise Novgorod State University (NovSU) is a federal state budgetary higher education institution located in Veliky Novgorod, Russia. Its history spans over 120 years, tracing back to the Novgorod Teachers' Seminary. The modern university was established in 1993 through the voluntary merger of several higher education institutions, technical colleges, and research organizations, and since 1994 has borne the name of Prince Yaroslav the Wise. NovSU is structured into 7 institutes (Humanitarian, Medical, Pedagogical, Polytechnic, Chemical-Technological, Economics, and Legal), 3 colleges, 3 secondary professional education divisions, and 60 departments. It currently offers 256 educational programs at all levels, including bachelor's, specialist's, master's, and postgraduate (aspirantura). The university has 42 partner universities in 11 countries and hosts more than 700 international students from 55 countries. Students benefit from 8 modern dormitories (with a ninth under construction), a sanatorium-health center, sports facilities, and a library. NovSU participates in the Russian Priority 2030 program and operates the Advanced Engineering School and the Intelligent Electronics–Valdai Innovation Center. It is officially licensed (license №2078) and state-accredited (certificate №2815) by Russian federal authorities.