Shvetsov Michael Nikolaevich
Shvetsov Michael Nikolaevich
Rector
The goal of a modern university is not only quality education, new knowledge and skills, but also the preservation and enhancement of the intellectual potential of the region, the country, and the entire global community. At Mari State University, the traditions of classical higher education are maintained, closely intertwined with the modernization and digitalization of the educational process. When applying to MarGU, there is no doubt that you will become a sought-after specialist who understands modern technologies!

About the university

Mari State University is a classical, multidisciplinary university of the Russian Federation. It is located in the central part of Russia in the city of Yoshkar-Ola, the capital of the multinational Republic of Mari El, 150 km from Kazan International Airport. • 2800 foreign students from 47 countries of the world

• 6 institutes and 9 faculties

• preparatory department

• more than 130 areas of training/specialties

• leading Russian and foreign visiting professors

• partnerships with more than 30 universities from CIS, BRICS, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East (scientific projects, student exchanges)

• education in Russian, English, and French

• comfortable dormitories located near educational buildings

• friendly multinational environment

• 25 sports sections, 14 creative studios, more than 200 extracurricular events per year

Mari State

We are in numbers

2 800
foreign students
47
of countries
637
candidates and doctors of sciences
130
training programs
100
practical bases

Our students

University infrastructure

Libraries and learning resources

The university libraries offer an extensive collection of scientific and educational literature, as well as access to electronic resources. Students can use electronic educational resources for in-depth study of disciplines, as well as for preparation for scientific research and project activities.

science infrastructure

For practical work with high-tech equipment, more than 100 laboratories and scientific centers operate, including digital laboratories. There is an Accreditation and Simulation Training Center where future doctors improve their skills by working with various mannequins, phantoms, and simulators.

sports facilities

At the university, there is a free student fitness center with a gym and gaming halls, available to every student. 25 sports sections have been organized. Students of MarGU regularly become participants and winners of republican, Russian, and international sports competitions.

student spaces

All conditions for study, rest, communication, and active participation in social and cultural life have been created. In modern student spaces (reading room, chill-out zones, chess school, collective work space "Boiling Point"), students can rest or prepare for classes.

Cozy student town

The MarGU campus is located in the city center. For comfortable living, there are 8 dormitories (over 3,000 beds) in close proximity to the academic buildings. Cafes, canteens, sports and gyms, libraries, and relaxation areas - everything necessary for student life within the campus.

Contacts

Website
Address
Republic of Mari El, Yoshkar-Ola, Lenin Square, 1, 424000
Telephone
margu
Mari State University