Penza State University
Penza, Russia
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Students
- 20,000
- International students
- —
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1943
Overview
Penza State University (PSU) was founded in 1943 as Penza Industrial Institute. Over the decades, it has evolved into the largest and most prominent university in the Penza Oblast. PSU comprises several institutes and faculties, including the Medical Institute, the Polytechnic Institute, and the Institute of Teacher Education. The university is highly active in scientific research and international cooperation, hosting thousands of international students from over 40 countries.
Fields of study
- Medicine
- Engineering
- Computer Science
- Pedagogy
- Economics
- Law
- Humanities
- Natural Sciences
Accreditation: Federal Service for Supervision in Education and Science (Rosobrnadzor)
Admissions requirements
- IELTS (minimum)
- —
- TOEFL iBT (minimum)
- —
- GPA (minimum)
- —
- Intakes
- September
- Application deadlines
- Varies by program and intake, typically around July-August for the autumn semester.
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- ims_pnz@mail.ru
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 depending on the chosen specialty and language of instruction (Russian or English).
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.