St. Petersburg State Agrarian University
Saint Petersburg, Russia
Quick facts
- World rank
- Unranked
- Acceptance rate
- 80%
- Students
- 5,000
- International students
- 7%
- Institution type
- Public
- Founded
- 1904
Overview
Saint Petersburg State Agrarian University (SPbGAU) is a prominent public institution located in Saint Petersburg, Russia, with a history dating back to 1904. It serves as a flagship industry-specific university for the Northwestern Federal District, focusing on agro-industrial research and education. The university provides comprehensive training across various fields including agronomy, veterinary medicine, and agro-economics. It maintains a diverse student body, including international students from numerous countries. The institution is recognized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation and offers a variety of academic programs ranging from pre-university courses to doctoral studies. Its research activities are centered on agrobiological, agroengineering, and agroeconomic sciences.
Fields of study
- Agriculture
- Veterinary Medicine
- Agronomy
- Agroengineering
- Agroeconomics
- Earth Sciences
- Biological Sciences
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 1 for visa-required countries, August 11 for visa-free countries.
- Rolling admissions
- No
- Admissions contact
- priem@spbgau.ru
Requirements differ between programs. Check the program page and the university's admissions office for the latest criteria.
Tuition & costs
International students
RUB 120,000 – RUB 150,000 / year
Domestic students
RUB 120,000 – RUB 150,000 / year
Tuition fees are approximate and subject to change; international students should verify costs with the international office.
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.
