Southern Federal University

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SFedU traces its history back to 1915. Over 33 thousand SFedU students (the 2015 data) have already had the opportunity to appreciate the advantages of studying at SFedU; the deserved top place occupied by SFedU in the academic rankings of Russian universities the well-established traditions maintained by SFedU in the area of education and research the image which is positive and looks attractive to the prospective applicant. Diverse opportunities for postgraduate and further education the well-developed network of university branches in the South of Russia, A leading position in the area of innovations and research integration of research into education a winning combination of fundamental and applied research highly reputed schools of thought open-minded and creative teaching staff up-to-date research facilities and appliances collaboration with the Russian Academy of Sciences and international research facilities

Extensive supportive infrastructure for increased efficiency of professional and research training (Research & Education Centers, Centers providing public access to research facilities, scientific journals published by SFedU, SFedU Publishing Center, etc.) Great diversity and flexibility of study programs fed applicants can pick and choose from a range of Bachelor, Master, and Doctorate programs in the broadest range of sciences and humanities: history, philosophy, art, economics, law, psychology, biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, computer science. Each program contains several core courses, but apart from them, students can choose between elective courses. It is also possible to apply for several programs, Up-to-date research facilities, and young researchers' opportunities. SFedU is proud of its numerous research institutes dating back to the Soviet era but equipped with cutting-edge facilities. Award-winning researchers holding over 150 international patents work and teach at SFedU. SFedU researchers strive to exchange experiences with foreign colleagues and frequently visit international conferences. High Scopus citation score bears evidence of the importance of our scientific publications.

The global strength of our reputation and qualifications. International dimension SFedU strives to make sure that all the study programs we offer are kept in line with international standards and the Bologna Declaration's principles. Twenty-eight programs have undergone international accreditation. SFedU maintains partnership links with numerous highly-reputed universities and research centers worldwide. We foster diversity and welcome international exchange and cooperation.

Our university's mission is to develop the research, education, and innovation space of Southern Federal District, based on the generation and transfer of scientific knowledge and technologies, conservation, and enhancement of cultural traditions and values.

The strategic objective of the university is active participation in the production of new knowledge and its dissemination and use through research, education and innovation, accumulation and augmentation of moral and cultural values of the society, formation of large-scale inter-regional, national and international center of education, science and culture, as well as becoming one of the leading universities in the world. To achieve a strategic objective, the following tasks are set, they need to be addressed in the implementation of the development program:

• Training of highly qualified specialists and academic staff following the needs of different economic sectors of Southern Federal District and the country as a whole
• Development and implementation of high-demand interdisciplinary educational programs
• Ensuring continuous adaptation of training programs to the needs of business and society
• Basic and applied world-class research, based on the convergence of science, the production of innovative products
• The formation of university-based innovation system kernel of Southern Federal District through cooperation with major Russian and foreign high-tech companies within the technology platforms and innovation clusters, network science, innovation and information infrastructure, a network of centers sharing unique scientific equipment and other centers
• Creating conditions for the fullest implementation of personal and professional potential of University staff and students
• Increasing financial and economic stability of the university
• Accumulation and augmentation of multicultural and multiethnic traditions and values.

Based on the strategic objectives of development of Southern Federal District and accumulated infrastructure, research, education, and human capacity, the following priority directions of scientific and educational activities of the university are defined: Intellectual" materials, photonics, nanomaterials, nanotechnologies, devices and systems based on them Biotechnology, biomedicine, technologies of living systems, ecological safety Information and telecommunication technologies, devices, and systems

• Marine, aviation and space-rocket engineering, robotics, radio engineering, automation, and control
• Architectural and artistic creativity, design, restoration, modernization, and creation of objects of urban planning, architecture, design, and art
• Humanities technologies and models of human capital development and socio-economic communities in multiethnic Russia
• Development of the university's innovative potential associated with the formation and development of innovation and technology clusters in the Southern Federal District within the areas above.

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