International

17.09.2025 10:02 Talking Club for interntaional students of PSU begins its work
Talking Club is a place where every international student can practice English and Russian languages in an informal setting, make new friends, and make good use of their time
Talking Club is a place where every international student can practice English and Russian languages in an informal setting, make new friends, and make good use of their time

17.09.2025 09:04 PSU International Student Becomes Finalist of International Recitation Competition
On 15 September, the Penza Literature Museum held a draw for the Slova Podobny Krylyam (‘Words Are Like Wings’) Competition, allotting mentors to each finalist. The contestants found out which artists would be mentoring them for the next few weeks.
On 15 September, the Penza Literature Museum held a draw for the Slova Podobny Krylyam (‘Words Are Like Wings’) Competition, allotting mentors to each finalist. The contestants found out which artists would be mentoring them for the next few weeks.

16.09.2025 10:25 Activists of the Institute of International Cooperation introduce international first-year students to the city of Penza
On Sunday, September 14, activists from the Institute of International Cooperation introduced international first-year students to the historical center of the city of Penza.
On Sunday, September 14, activists from the Institute of International Cooperation introduced international first-year students to the historical center of the city of Penza.

09.09.2025 09:14 PSU international students from Arab countries become certified pharmacists
On September 5, Penza State University held a diploma award ceremony for Arab graduates majoring in Pharmacy using English as the intermediary language. This was the debut graduation of international pharmacy students from Morocco and Egypt.
On September 5, Penza State University held a diploma award ceremony for Arab graduates majoring in Pharmacy using English as the intermediary language. This was the debut graduation of international pharmacy students from Morocco and Egypt.

04.09.2025 19:06 The Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation announces the launch of the StudRussia All-Russian Competition for International Students
The Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation announces the launch of the StudRussia All-Russian Competition for International Students. The Competition is designed to support talented international students who have significant achievements in science, creative work, sport, public activities, and volunteering. The official organiser of the Competition is the National University of Science and Technology MISIS with the support of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education.
The Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation announces the launch of the StudRussia All-Russian Competition for International Students. The Competition is designed to support talented international students who have significant achievements in science, creative work, sport, public activities, and volunteering. The official organiser of the Competition is the National University of Science and Technology MISIS with the support of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education.

02.09.2025 09:54 PSU continues to implement a joint double degree programme with a Chinese university
Penza State University continues to implement a joint double degree educational programme with Gannan Normal University.
Penza State University continues to implement a joint double degree educational programme with Gannan Normal University.

27.08.2025 09:15 International students from Arab countries have become certified dentists
On August 26, Penza State University held a solemn ceremony of awarding higher education certificates to Arab students of the study field «Dentistry» using an intermediary language. This graduation of international students was the fifth – the first graduates from Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco, Sudan and Lebanon received their higher education degrees in 2021.
On August 26, Penza State University held a solemn ceremony of awarding higher education certificates to Arab students of the study field «Dentistry» using an intermediary language. This graduation of international students was the fifth – the first graduates from Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco, Sudan and Lebanon received their higher education degrees in 2021.

22.08.2025 14:18 PSU and BSTU presented the results of joint work on an environmental project at an international exhibition in Minsk
Vladimir Shtepa, Head of the Industrial Ecology Department of the Belarusian State Technological University (BSTU), presented the results of the joint work of Penza State University and BSTU on the project "Development of wastewater treatment technology using ferrates" at the III International Specialized Environmental Exhibition "ECOLOGY EXPO-2025". The event was held from August 19 to 21 in Minsk.
Vladimir Shtepa, Head of the Industrial Ecology Department of the Belarusian State Technological University (BSTU), presented the results of the joint work of Penza State University and BSTU on the project "Development of wastewater treatment technology using ferrates" at the III International Specialized Environmental Exhibition "ECOLOGY EXPO-2025". The event was held from August 19 to 21 in Minsk.

22.08.2025 10:09 The Russian Ministry of Education and Science has announced plans to promote the Russian language abroad and attract international students
The strategy for the development of higher education in the Russian Federation assumes the active promotion of universities, scientific organizations, and Russian higher education in general abroad. This was stated by the head of the Ministry of Education and Science of Russia Valery Falkov at the first All-Russian Pedagogical Congress.
The strategy for the development of higher education in the Russian Federation assumes the active promotion of universities, scientific organizations, and Russian higher education in general abroad. This was stated by the head of the Ministry of Education and Science of Russia Valery Falkov at the first All-Russian Pedagogical Congress.

22.08.2025 10:07 PSU students go to the 10th Russian-Chinese youth forum "Volga-Yangtze"
Students of Penza State University went to the 10th Russian-Chinese Youth Forum "Volga-Yangtze". The event will bring together 300 young people from the Volga Federal District and the provinces of Anhui, Sichuan, Jiangxi, Hubei, Huan and the city of Chongqing from August 20 to 26 in the city of Chongqing, People's Republic of China.
Students of Penza State University went to the 10th Russian-Chinese Youth Forum "Volga-Yangtze". The event will bring together 300 young people from the Volga Federal District and the provinces of Anhui, Sichuan, Jiangxi, Hubei, Huan and the city of Chongqing from August 20 to 26 in the city of Chongqing, People's Republic of China.

14.08.2025 20:02 PSU students completed Chinese language internship in China
From July 6 to 20, Penza State University students underwent an important and extremely interesting internship in Chinese language and culture at Xi'an International Institute (China). The organizer on the Russian side was the International Relations Office of the Institute of International Cooperation, PSU.
From July 6 to 20, Penza State University students underwent an important and extremely interesting internship in Chinese language and culture at Xi'an International Institute (China). The organizer on the Russian side was the International Relations Office of the Institute of International Cooperation, PSU.

25.07.2025 13:05 Graduates of the Department of Russian as a Foreign Language received PSU diplomas
On July 22, a ceremony was held to award diplomas to graduates of the Department of Russian as a Foreign Language of the Institute of International Cooperation, PSU, who took the programmes 45.03.02 "Linguistics. Theory and Practice of Intercultural Communication" (bachelor's degree) and 45.04.01 "Philology. Russian as a Foreign Language (master's degree).
On July 22, a ceremony was held to award diplomas to graduates of the Department of Russian as a Foreign Language of the Institute of International Cooperation, PSU, who took the programmes 45.03.02 "Linguistics. Theory and Practice of Intercultural Communication" (bachelor's degree) and 45.04.01 "Philology. Russian as a Foreign Language (master's degree).

15.07.2025 09:35 Beauty Queen Among PSU Students: "Everything Will Be Beautiful"
The 2025 admission campaign clearly shows the interest of applicants in the leading university of the region. Yesterday's schoolchildren bring documents for admission to the admissions committee of Penza State University in the hope of becoming part of the close-knit team of students of the Sura region. More than 12 thousand processed applications is a figure that speaks for itself.
The 2025 admission campaign clearly shows the interest of applicants in the leading university of the region. Yesterday's schoolchildren bring documents for admission to the admissions committee of Penza State University in the hope of becoming part of the close-knit team of students of the Sura region. More than 12 thousand processed applications is a figure that speaks for itself.

03.07.2025 13:16 PSU student Samira Ponomareva is a participant of the 10th International Youth Forum "Eurasia Global"
Samira Ponomareva, a student of the Faculty of History, Languages and Literature of the Institute of Teacher Education, Penza State University, took part in the 10th Anniversary International Youth Forum "Eurasia Global". The event was held from June 24 to 29 in Orenburg and brought together representatives from more than 52 countries.
Samira Ponomareva, a student of the Faculty of History, Languages and Literature of the Institute of Teacher Education, Penza State University, took part in the 10th Anniversary International Youth Forum "Eurasia Global". The event was held from June 24 to 29 in Orenburg and brought together representatives from more than 52 countries.

27.06.2025 08:56 PSU participated in the International Conference on Constitutional Values
The International scientific and practical conference "New Horizons for the Development of Constitutional Values in terms of legal processes, modern challenges and global social transformations" was held on June 26 at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University.
The International scientific and practical conference "New Horizons for the Development of Constitutional Values in terms of legal processes, modern challenges and global social transformations" was held on June 26 at Al-Farabi Kazakh National University.

17.06.2025 12:55 PSU lecturers delivered reports at the XIII International Symposium ‘Russian Language and Russian Literature in a Multilingual World’ in Bulgaria
The staff of the Department of Russian as a Foreign Language at Penza State University Olga Barabash and Ksenia Mityurnikova delivered reports at the XIII International Symposium ‘Russian Language and Russian Literature in a Multilingual World’ in the online format on 14 June. The event was held at the St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Turnovo.
The staff of the Department of Russian as a Foreign Language at Penza State University Olga Barabash and Ksenia Mityurnikova delivered reports at the XIII International Symposium ‘Russian Language and Russian Literature in a Multilingual World’ in the online format on 14 June. The event was held at the St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Turnovo.

17.06.2025 10:25 PSU students are winners of the VI International Olympiad in Russian as a Foreign Language in Croatia
Students of the Department of Russian as a Foreign Language at Penza State University became winners of the VI International Olympiad in Russian as a Foreign Language, which was held on 14 June in Croatia in a distance format. The scientific event was organised by the Croatian Association of Teachers of Russian Language and Literature.
Students of the Department of Russian as a Foreign Language at Penza State University became winners of the VI International Olympiad in Russian as a Foreign Language, which was held on 14 June in Croatia in a distance format. The scientific event was organised by the Croatian Association of Teachers of Russian Language and Literature.

16.06.2025 15:44 PSU Indian students' cricket team won silver in the N.P. Ogaryov MSU Rector's Open Cup
From 13 to 14 June 2025 in Saransk took place the All-Russian competition “Open Cup of the Rector of MSU named after N.P. Ogaryov in cricket” among international students.
From 13 to 14 June 2025 in Saransk took place the All-Russian competition “Open Cup of the Rector of MSU named after N.P. Ogaryov in cricket” among international students.

16.06.2025 09:31 The Admission Commission of PSU held a seminar with school principals from the Republic of Kyrgyzstan
The Admissions Committee of Penza State University together with the partner organisation ‘Eminur Asia’ and Lomonosov School headed by the founder Nuriya Turdakulova held a career guidance seminar with school principals of Issyk-Kul region (the Republic of Kyrgyzstan) on the topic of attracting applicants to enter PSU.
The Admissions Committee of Penza State University together with the partner organisation ‘Eminur Asia’ and Lomonosov School headed by the founder Nuriya Turdakulova held a career guidance seminar with school principals of Issyk-Kul region (the Republic of Kyrgyzstan) on the topic of attracting applicants to enter PSU.

16.06.2025 09:24 PSU scientists are participants of the International Scientific Conference on Biomedical Engineering, Radioelectronics and Information Technologies
From 2 to 6 June, the II International Scientific Conference on Biomedical Engineering, Radioelectronics and Information Technologies ‘Systems and Technologies of the Digital HealthCare - 2025 (STDH-2025)’ was held at the V.I. Ulyanov (Lenin) St. Petersburg State Electrotechnical University ‘LETI’. Staff of the Research Institute of Fundamental and Applied Research, Polytechnic and Medical Institutes of Penza State University presented the reports of the scientific teams of the university.
From 2 to 6 June, the II International Scientific Conference on Biomedical Engineering, Radioelectronics and Information Technologies ‘Systems and Technologies of the Digital HealthCare - 2025 (STDH-2025)’ was held at the V.I. Ulyanov (Lenin) St. Petersburg State Electrotechnical University ‘LETI’. Staff of the Research Institute of Fundamental and Applied Research, Polytechnic and Medical Institutes of Penza State University presented the reports of the scientific teams of the university.