Southern Federal University, usually shortened to SFedU, is based in Rostov-on-Don, with its engineering faculties in Taganrog. Its oldest predecessor dates to 1915, and the university as it stands today is a creation of 2006.
That year four institutions were merged: Rostov State University, the Rostov State Academy of Architecture and Arts, Rostov State Pedagogical University and Taganrog State University of Radio Engineering. The present structure includes an Institute of Architecture and Arts, a Pedagogical Institute and the Taganrog Institute of Technology.
Before 2006 the older core of the university was known as Rostov State University. Most faculties and institutes are in Rostov-on-Don, and the engineering faculties are in Taganrog. The university is a public institution.
Domains taught:
AI and Machine Learning, Ecology and Sustainability, Engineering, Materials, Nanotechnologies, Robotics, Software Engineering
Diplomas*:
Bachelor, Doctor, Master
Status:
Public
Partnerships:
Numerous international partnerships, active in programs like Erasmus Mundus; strong connections with universities in the Black Sea region and CIS countries.
Research:
Research in areas such as nanotechnology and new materials, intelligent systems and robotics, cognitive science, environmental safety and resource management.
Famous Alumnis:
Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn (attended Rostov State University, a predecessor)
International recognition**:
Number of staff***:
5500
Current students***:
25000
Foreign students***:
10%
Cumulative former students***:
150000
Pros
Leading university in Southern Russia, diverse range of programs, growing research capabilities, focus on innovation.
Cons
Relatively new as a merged entity, consistency across different faculties can vary.
Kazan Federal University, in Kazan, is another federal university, listing oil and gas, chemistry and physics.
Ural Federal University in Yekaterinburg lists metallurgy, mechanical engineering and information technology, close to Rostov's engineering and IT mix.
Far Eastern Federal University in Vladivostok lists oceanology, engineering and oriental studies, and is a federal university like its southern counterpart.
Saint Petersburg State University lists applied mathematics, computer science and physics in a large classical-university setting.
Novosibirsk State University in Novosibirsk lists physics, mathematics and computer science.
Most Similar Schools Abroad
AGH University of Science and Technology in Kraków, Poland, lists materials science, computer science and telecommunications, a technical profile with an IT focus.
Silesian University of Technology in Gliwice, Poland, lists mechanical engineering and robotics together with automation and control.
Université Côte d'Azur in France lists computer science and AI and smart systems, a match for the engineering-and-IT side of the Taganrog faculties.
Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, United States, lists engineering, computer science and aerospace.
Politecnico di Torino in Italy lists automotive engineering, aerospace engineering and ICT.
*our own picks (our criteria: a mix between domains, diploma delivered, reputation and size), but obviously too many criteria for an apple-to-apple ranking.
FAQ
Which cities host Southern Federal University?
Most faculties and institutes are in Rostov-on-Don. The engineering faculties are in Taganrog.
When was SFedU founded?
The university in its present form dates from 2006, although its oldest predecessor goes back to 1915.
Which institutions were merged to create it?
Rostov State University, the Rostov State Academy of Architecture and Arts, Rostov State Pedagogical University and Taganrog State University of Radio Engineering were combined in 2006.
What was the university called before 2006?
The older core of the present university was known as Rostov State University.
Is it a public or private university?
Both the WHED registry and Wikipedia describe it as a public university.
Which institutes does SFedU have?
The structure includes an Institute of Architecture and Arts, a Pedagogical Institute and the Taganrog Institute of Technology.
Additive Manufacturing, Engineering, Environmental Technologies, Information Technology (IT), Innovation, Nanotechnologies, Research and Development, Robotics, Sustainable Development
*: without any judgment of the quality, readers are strongly encouraged to check the official status of the exact diploma envisioned as many universities have a mix of recognized diplomas, not recognized, “co-delivered,” “equivalent to”, “some pathways” (…), can change over time, and can be named differently from one country to another.
**: international reputation: is based on some criteria that do not mean much in some domains or specialties (number of researchers, of scientific publications, on budget ….). Our approximate 1-4 scale:
known locally
known locally and internationally
is listed in some of the world university’s classifications
is listed among the 20 firsts in some of world university’s classifications
***: estimated numbers, based on online sources and/or feedbacks. The numbers can vary greatly depending on school organisation (ex.: school is part of a group, it employs internal staff or external consultants or has public staff without employing them …). Refer to all the links provided to have accurate and updated numbers.
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