Rastorguyev-Kharitonov's Mansion
Famous monument of the 18th-century architecture on Voznesenskaya Gorka (Ascension Hill). There are numerous legends associated with this mansion.
Cathedral-on-the-Blood
Cathedral-on-the-Blood is one of the largest Orthodox cathedrals in Russia. It was constructed in 2000-2003 on the spot where on the night of 16-17 June 1918 the last Russian Emperor Nikolai II and his family were murdered.
Keyboard Monument
The Keyboard Monument was officially opened in 2005 on the embankment of the Iset River. It looks like a gigantic QWERTY keyboard with 86 concrete keys on 30:1 scale . Each key weighs about 80 kg.
About UrFU
Ural University is the oldest higher educational institution in the Ural region bringing together fundamental education and practical application of knowledge. During its 93-year history more than 300 000 people graduated from the University; it has become the leader in higher professional education in the region and one of the leading universities in Russia. These achievements are based on the University’s system of values combining the aspiration to keep the best traditions and the innovative approach towards the challenges of modern times. The University is in close contact with its partners and constantly improves the study process in accordance with their needs.
Ural Federal University is one of the leading research centres in Russia carrying out research in natural, formal, technical, social sciences, humanities and arts, economics and management. Since 2008 it bears the name of Boris Yeltsin, the first President of Russia, being the University’s graduate of 1955.
In 2009 the University was awarded the federal status. In 2011 Ural Federal University merged with Ural State University. Consolidation of two oldest universities in the region resulted in the substantial increase in the University’s international reputation and positions in rankings; the university is ranked among 550 top world universities according to QS World University Rankings-2013.
There are more than 50 000 students in 17 UrFU Institutes, including 25 000 full-time students. The number of PhD students is 500, the number of doctoral students equals to 20.
The University actively involves students in large-scale projects, provides them with the opportunities to implement their initiatives, fulfil their creative ambitions, express themselves, get enhanced scholarships, tuition discounts and educational loans, and participate in the university management.
In 2013 Ural Federal University entered the list of 15 Russian universities that won in a competitive selection for the right to receive special subsidy targeted at enhancing the global competitiveness of the university and increasing its positions in the international rankings.
UrFU Campus includes 14 educational buildings and 15 dormitories. The University’s infrastructure also includes health camps and a recreation centre.
Ural Federal University is not only a place for study, but as well a place for creative development. Student years at UrFU are a time for getting exciting knowledge and living an exciting life.
Enrolment
Letter of Invitation
Invitation for entry into the Russian Federation is issued in strict accordance with the current legislation. The type, purpose of visit and number of entries are not subject to change.
The International Service provides assistance to foreign students in preparation and submission of the required documents to the state authorities. We will help you receive the letter of invitation so that you could obtain a visa in the Russian Consulate of your home country within the shortest time period. To receive a Russian visa, it is essential that your motivation should be clear to the Consulate. The key aspects of such motivation are confirmed by the letter of invitation which lists not only your personal details, but also the information about the host party, the period and purpose of your stay. Foreign citizens need a Russian visa, valid passport or other ID documents accepted at the Russian Federation in order to enter and leave the Russian Federation.
To obtain the letter of invitation for foreign or stateless citizens you need to submit the following documents to the International Service at least 40 days prior to the date of your arrival:
- 2 copies of the identification document (pages with the photograph, serial number and number, expiration date) + passport translation signed and stamped by a notary if the purpose of your visit is "educational", "post-graduate studies", "courses" or "lecturer";
- letter of request (contact the Academic mobility coordinator, room GUK-209);
- the basis for issuing a letter of invitation for a foreign citizen to enter the Russian Federation (exchange agreement, appointment order from the Ministry of Education).
For a single-entry visa please apply to the Russian Consulate in your home country.
Medical Insurance
Foreign citizens are required to have a medical insurance certificate on the territory of Russia. The certificate can be bought at University partner – “Ingosstrakh” or any insurance company in Ekaterinburg or your home country (specifying "valid on the territory of the Russian Federation"). In case of insurance event, please make a call to your insurance company Call Center. You also can get a fee-paying medical service in any city hospital.
Visa issues
A single-entry visa to enter the Russian Federation is issued by the Visa Office of the Russian Embassy in your home country after you have received the letter of invitation from UrFU.
To obtain a multiple-entry visa, after your arrival in Ekaterinburg you need to submit the following to submitting to the International Service:
1. 4 matte photos, 3 x 4 cm
2. Visa fee (about 1 000 rubles)
3. HIV antibody test certificate (about 750 rubles)
Enrolment
Students are enrolled after effecting a payment on the basis of an educational service agreement or submitting the inter-university agreement on tuition waiver exchange and the set of necessary documents:
1. Educational documents officially certified (attested) according to the established procedure.
2. 2 photos, 3 x 4 cm
3. Filled enrolment application form
Accommodation
Dormitory
UrFU provides students with accommodation in the following dormitories which are located at:
Kominterna str., 11 - 15th student dormitory
Kominterna str., 1a - 14th student dormitory
Kominterna str., 3 - 7th student dormitory
Kominterna str., 5 - 11th student dormitory
Malysheva str., 140 - 3rd student dormitory
Malysheva str., 144 - 5th student dormitory
Komsomolskaya str., 70/10 - 8th student dormitory
Fonvizina str., 8 - 9th student dormitory
Fonvizina str., 4 - 12th student dormitory
Komsomolskaya str., 66 - 13th student dormitory
Malysheva str., 127a - 16th student dormitory
Lenina av., 66 - 10th student dormitory
Bolshakova str., 79 - 1st student dormitory
Bolshakova str., 77 - 2nd student dormitory
Bolshakova str., 71 - 4th student dormitory
Chapaeva str., 16a - 6th student dormitory.
Buddy Program
UrFU volunteer center "Volunteers of the Urals" offers you a great opportunity to be paired up with a Russian student who will help you settle in a new environment. We call this a “Buddy Program”. “Buddy” - a friend who will make your arrival and first days in Ekaterinburg and UrFU easy and smooth and who will be there to help you during the whole semester. At the same time, you will be his/her Buddy too!
If you need a buddy or for more information, please contact the curator of the program «Buddy», deputy director of UrFU volunteer center "Volunteers of the Urals": Anastasia Kalinina + 7-953-600-22-77 or in VK: http://vk.com/id4640985
First steps upon arrival (together with your Buddy):
1.To have a medical check-up at UrFU clinic (Komsomolskaya, 59b) in order to receive dormitory voucher. Don’t forget to bring your recent photofluorogram, vaccination certificate or documents containing information about your vaccination;
2. To come to room GUK-100 (main campus UrFU, Mira street, 19) where you will be able to:
- Submit the documents for registration of the foreign citizen on the territory of the Russian Federation (copies and the original of the migration card, 2 copies of visa, 2 copies of the international passport);
- Get required info (dormitory regulations, event calendar, student guideline etc.)
- Get accommodation agreement and dormitory voucher;
- Buy a medical insurance (if you have it, please bring the copy);
- Purchase a local sim-card;
- Ask all the required questions;
3.To pay for medical check-up, accommodation fee or tuition at "SKB-Bank" (main campus, Mira street, 19 2nd floor)
4.To come to the dormitory and bring with you: results of your medical check-up, accommodation agreement, dormitory voucher and receipt of dormitory payment, to get your room key;
5.To get a study plan or a timetable at you Institute.