International

31.10.2025 16:35 Fill out the questionnaire! Help make life for international students in Russia more comfortable!
As part of the work carried out under the International Forum of Foreign Alumni of Soviet and Russian Universities, operated by MIREA – Russian Technological University, a study entitled “Sociological Portrait of an International Student at a Russian University” is being...
As part of the work carried out under the International Forum of Foreign Alumni of Soviet and Russian Universities, operated by MIREA – Russian Technological University, a study entitled “Sociological Portrait of an International Student at a Russian University” is being...

31.10.2025 15:19 A PSU international student wins the International Kobudo Martial Arts Tournament
International students from Penza State University won gold and silver at the International Kobudo Tournament in Tula.
International students from Penza State University won gold and silver at the International Kobudo Tournament in Tula.

31.10.2025 15:11 PSU International Students Celebrate Navratri Indian Holiday
As part of the Around the World in Two Semesters cultural marathon, more than 700 international students from India studying at Penza State University celebrated the Navratri holiday. The event was held on 25 October.
As part of the Around the World in Two Semesters cultural marathon, more than 700 international students from India studying at Penza State University celebrated the Navratri holiday. The event was held on 25 October.

31.10.2025 14:59 Scholars from the PSU Institute of Law spoke at an international conference in Kazakhstan
On Thursday, October 23, representatives of the Institute of Law of Penza State University participated in the International Scientific and Practical Conference "The Declaration of State Sovereignty and Modern Kazakhstan: Challenges, Achievements, and Horizons of Sustainable Development," dedicated to the 35th anniversary of the Declaration of State Sovereignty and Republic Day of Kazakhstan.
On Thursday, October 23, representatives of the Institute of Law of Penza State University participated in the International Scientific and Practical Conference "The Declaration of State Sovereignty and Modern Kazakhstan: Challenges, Achievements, and Horizons of Sustainable Development," dedicated to the 35th anniversary of the Declaration of State Sovereignty and Republic Day of Kazakhstan.

22.10.2025 10:51 The presentations on adaptive physical education by teachers from the Institute of Sport and Physical Training of PSU were recognized as the best at the International Scientific Conference in Bishkek
From October 15–18, the Kyrgyz State Academy of Physical Education and Sports (KSAPES) hosted the International Scientific Conference "Physical Education and Sport as the Basis for Developing a Healthy Lifestyle in the Context of the Digital Transformation of Education." The conference was dedicated to the 70th anniversary of Kyrgyzstan leading sports university. Representatives from Penza State University participated in the conference.
From October 15–18, the Kyrgyz State Academy of Physical Education and Sports (KSAPES) hosted the International Scientific Conference "Physical Education and Sport as the Basis for Developing a Healthy Lifestyle in the Context of the Digital Transformation of Education." The conference was dedicated to the 70th anniversary of Kyrgyzstan leading sports university. Representatives from Penza State University participated in the conference.

22.10.2025 10:46 PSU students will teach Russian to schoolchildren and students in Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan
Maria Tarasova and Alina Bibikova, students of the Faculty of History, Languages and Literature of the Institute of Teacher Education at Penza State University, won the educational intensive course organized by the "For Russian!" volunteer movement. The competition was held from October 15 to 17 at the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation in Moscow. The students from Penza successfully completed all the tests and will be traveling to Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan for internships this November.
Maria Tarasova and Alina Bibikova, students of the Faculty of History, Languages and Literature of the Institute of Teacher Education at Penza State University, won the educational intensive course organized by the "For Russian!" volunteer movement. The competition was held from October 15 to 17 at the Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation in Moscow. The students from Penza successfully completed all the tests and will be traveling to Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan for internships this November.

21.10.2025 10:02 Applicants from Morocco successfully pass the entrance examinations at PSU
More than 150 applicants from Morocco successfully passed the entrance examinations organized by Penza State University partner organization, "Russian Arabian Gate," in the capital, Rabat.
More than 150 applicants from Morocco successfully passed the entrance examinations organized by Penza State University partner organization, "Russian Arabian Gate," in the capital, Rabat.

21.10.2025 09:59 The intellectual game "Battle of Minds" brings together international students from Penza universities
On Friday, October 17, 2025, the 6th interactive intellectual game "Battle of Minds" was held at the International Space of Penza State University for international students from the Penza Region. The game was organized by the Student Affair Department of the International Education Office, the Institute of International Cooperation, Penza State University, with the support of the Association of International Students of the region.
On Friday, October 17, 2025, the 6th interactive intellectual game "Battle of Minds" was held at the International Space of Penza State University for international students from the Penza Region. The game was organized by the Student Affair Department of the International Education Office, the Institute of International Cooperation, Penza State University, with the support of the Association of International Students of the region.

20.10.2025 09:07 WOW!RUSSIA Social Media Contest for International Students has started
Studying at a Russian university? Write a post about your student life in Russia – take part in the contest! Share your impressions and win!
Studying at a Russian university? Write a post about your student life in Russia – take part in the contest! Share your impressions and win!

16.10.2025 14:06 The All-Russian Awards for Historical Education of the Youth will be held in Russia for the first time
The Awards for Historical Education of the Youth are a major event in the year which is created to find, support, and spread the most engaging and efficient ways of studying the history of Russia.
The Awards for Historical Education of the Youth are a major event in the year which is created to find, support, and spread the most engaging and efficient ways of studying the history of Russia.

14.10.2025 10:47 PSU expands cooperation with universities in the Republic of Kazakhstan
On October 7 and 8, 2025, PSU representatives paid a working visit to the Republic of Kazakhstan: Vice-Rector for International Affairs Gleb Sintsov and Head of the Law Enforcement Department Nikolay Svechnikov visited a number of universities already participating in interuniversity cooperation and those interested in establishing scientific ties with PSU.
On October 7 and 8, 2025, PSU representatives paid a working visit to the Republic of Kazakhstan: Vice-Rector for International Affairs Gleb Sintsov and Head of the Law Enforcement Department Nikolay Svechnikov visited a number of universities already participating in interuniversity cooperation and those interested in establishing scientific ties with PSU.

14.10.2025 10:45 The XIII Congress of the Association of International Students of Russia (AIS), which took place from October 9 to 12 in Ufa, the capital of the Republic of Bashkortostan, came to an end
The Congress of the Association of International Students of Russia was attended by 250 international students from 48 countries currently studying at Russian universities.
The Congress of the Association of International Students of Russia was attended by 250 international students from 48 countries currently studying at Russian universities.

14.10.2025 10:44 Penza State University enters THE 2025 world ranking
On October 9, 2025, the authoritative British publication Times Higher Education (THE) published the results of its annual global university rankings. This year, 2,191 universities from 115 countries made the list (2,092 in 2024), confirming the growing competition in higher education. By comparison, only 7% of 30,000 universities worldwide meet THE's rigorous criteria.
On October 9, 2025, the authoritative British publication Times Higher Education (THE) published the results of its annual global university rankings. This year, 2,191 universities from 115 countries made the list (2,092 in 2024), confirming the growing competition in higher education. By comparison, only 7% of 30,000 universities worldwide meet THE's rigorous criteria.

10.10.2025 16:02 Ufa hosts the 13th Congress of the Association of International Students of Russia
On Friday, October 10, the 13th Congress of the Association of International Students of Russia opened at Ufa Interuniversity Campus of the Eurasian Research and Education Center.
On Friday, October 10, the 13th Congress of the Association of International Students of Russia opened at Ufa Interuniversity Campus of the Eurasian Research and Education Center.

07.10.2025 15:23 Penza State University launches a Russian-Mexican project: students and schoolchildren from Russia and Mexico will share their cultural features with each other
The Department of Foreign Languages and Professional Communication at Penza State University has launched an initiative project “Penza – Monterrey: Cross-Cultural Exchange for Peace and Understanding,” which is being implemented jointly with Tecnológico de Monterrey school (Monterrey, Mexico).
The Department of Foreign Languages and Professional Communication at Penza State University has launched an initiative project “Penza – Monterrey: Cross-Cultural Exchange for Peace and Understanding,” which is being implemented jointly with Tecnológico de Monterrey school (Monterrey, Mexico).

01.10.2025 10:43 Penza State University strengthens cooperation with the Republic of Kazakhstan
On September 30, PSU hosted a delegation from the Consulate General of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Kazan, led by Consul General Erlan Iskakov. The visit, dedicated to strengthening bilateral cooperation in education and science, was a significant event in the strategic partnership between Russia and Kazakhstan.
On September 30, PSU hosted a delegation from the Consulate General of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Kazan, led by Consul General Erlan Iskakov. The visit, dedicated to strengthening bilateral cooperation in education and science, was a significant event in the strategic partnership between Russia and Kazakhstan.

30.09.2025 11:32 On 29 September, trainees of the Pre-University Training Office at PSU took part in the Student Tourism in Motion campaign, dedicated to World Tourism Day
As part of the campaign, Dmitriy Monakhov, a member of the Taynye Stranitsy Istorii («Secret Pages of History») student society, carried out an excursion for a group of international trainees of the Pre-University Training Office at PSU.
As part of the campaign, Dmitriy Monakhov, a member of the Taynye Stranitsy Istorii («Secret Pages of History») student society, carried out an excursion for a group of international trainees of the Pre-University Training Office at PSU.

30.09.2025 10:23 PSU International students visit Penza Planetarium and learn about Penza's contribution to the space industry development
In September, students from the Department of Russian as a Foreign Language at the Institute of International Cooperation, Penza State University, taking the courses 45.03.02 Linguistics, 44.03.01 Pedagogical Education (programme: Russian as a Foreign Language), and 45.04.01 Philology (Master's degree programme: Russian as a Foreign Language), visited the Penza Planetarium.
In September, students from the Department of Russian as a Foreign Language at the Institute of International Cooperation, Penza State University, taking the courses 45.03.02 Linguistics, 44.03.01 Pedagogical Education (programme: Russian as a Foreign Language), and 45.04.01 Philology (Master's degree programme: Russian as a Foreign Language), visited the Penza Planetarium.

30.09.2025 10:19 Applicants from the Republic of India successfully passed the entrance examinations to Penza State University.
Kirill Plotnikov, Head of the Department of Foreign Student Accommodation of the International Education Office, the Institute of International Cooperation, was tasked with organizing entrance examinations and conducting career guidance meetings with applicants and their parents in India.
Kirill Plotnikov, Head of the Department of Foreign Student Accommodation of the International Education Office, the Institute of International Cooperation, was tasked with organizing entrance examinations and conducting career guidance meetings with applicants and their parents in India.

26.09.2025 09:50 Penza hosts a round table discussion between the delegation of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the heads and students of higher educational institutions of Penza
As part of the official visit of the delegation of the Republic of Uzbekistan, a roundtable meeting was held with the heads and students of higher education institutions in Penza at Penza College of Architecture and Construction.
As part of the official visit of the delegation of the Republic of Uzbekistan, a roundtable meeting was held with the heads and students of higher education institutions in Penza at Penza College of Architecture and Construction.





