History
In 1942 Kuibyshev Aviation Institute has been opened in the difficult wartime for the country. About 30 enterprises and the war industry organizations have been evacuated to Kuibyshev. The manufacture of the attack plane IL-2, which was the most mass plane of the Second World War, has been organized here. The front was in need of airplanes, and plants required engineers.
Education
Samara University provides a wide range of modern educational programmes demanded by leading employers. Choose one of 300 educational programmes and take the first step to a successful professional career.
Research
Fundamental and applied scientific researches conducted in Samara University including R&D correspond with priority area for science and technology development.Principal directions for academic activity development:
- Aerospace engineering, materials and technologies
- Propulsion engineering, dynamics and vibroacoustics of machines
- Informatics and photonics
- Fundamental researches for advanced technologies
Career
Graduates of Samara University are recruited by large national and international corporations represented in Russia: Boeing, Arconic, BOSСH, Renault Nissan, Schneider Electric, Snecma, National Instruments, Roscosmos, UAC, UEC, Gazprom, Rosneft and others.
Samara University Scholarships
Below you will find scholarships related to Samara University. Distinction can be made between scholarships provided by the University and those provided by independent providers.
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3500 CNY
Deadline
15 Mar 2025
Chinese Government Scholarship Type A - Bilateral Program
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Various benefits
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Beijing Government Scholarship for International Students
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Various benefits
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ADB-Japan Scholarship Program for Developing Countries in Asia and Pacific
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1300 EUR
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Fully Funded DAAD EPOS Scholarship
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934 EUR
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Leadership for Africa (Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda): Master's Degree Scholarships in Germany
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300 EUR
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The Deutschlandstipendium at German Universities
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1200 EUR
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Karl Schmidt Rottluff Scholarship
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934 EUR
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Study Scholarships - Master Studies for All Academic Disciplines
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500 EUR
Deadline
04 Jul 2025
EU Mobility Programme for Myanmar
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1000000 INR
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Anytime
Education Future International Scholarship
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21000 GBP
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LSE Executive Global Master’s in Management Hinrich Foundation Scholarship
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1300 EUR
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Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) • DAAD
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Grant
1200 EUR
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Graduate School Scholarship Programme
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Grant
934 EUR
Deadline
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Leadership for Africa (Cameroon, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Niger and Senegal): Master's Degree Scholarships in Germany
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Grant
934 EUR
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Study Scholarships - Master Studies for All Academic Disciplines
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850 EUR
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DAAD-TEV-Master's degree scholarships
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480 EUR
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SBW Berlin Scholarship
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Various benefits
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International Sustainability Academy Scholarship
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
24 May 2025
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
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Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2025
1040 Abroad International Studies Scholarship Initiative
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 CNY
Deadline
15 Mar 2025
Chinese Government Scholarship Type A - Bilateral Program
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Beijing Government Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
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ADB-Japan Scholarship Program for Developing Countries in Asia and Pacific
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1300 EUR
Deadline
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Fully Funded DAAD EPOS Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
934 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Leadership for Africa (Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda): Master's Degree Scholarships in Germany
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
300 EUR
Deadline
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The Deutschlandstipendium at German Universities
Merit-based
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Grant
1200 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Karl Schmidt Rottluff Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
934 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Study Scholarships - Master Studies for All Academic Disciplines
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Independent provider
Grant
500 EUR
Deadline
04 Jul 2025
EU Mobility Programme for Myanmar
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000000 INR
Deadline
Anytime
Education Future International Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
21000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
LSE Executive Global Master’s in Management Hinrich Foundation Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1300 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) • DAAD
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1200 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Graduate School Scholarship Programme
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
934 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Leadership for Africa (Cameroon, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Niger and Senegal): Master's Degree Scholarships in Germany
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Independent provider
Grant
934 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Study Scholarships - Master Studies for All Academic Disciplines
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Independent provider
Grant
850 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
DAAD-TEV-Master's degree scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
480 EUR
Deadline
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SBW Berlin Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
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International Sustainability Academy Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
24 May 2025
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2025
1040 Abroad International Studies Scholarship Initiative
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 USD
Deadline
30 Apr 2025
Student Grant Program
Merit-based
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Grant
3500 CNY
Deadline
15 Mar 2025
Chinese Government Scholarship Type A - Bilateral Program
Merit-based
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Beijing Government Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
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Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
ADB-Japan Scholarship Program for Developing Countries in Asia and Pacific
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1300 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Fully Funded DAAD EPOS Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
934 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Leadership for Africa (Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda): Master's Degree Scholarships in Germany
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
300 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
The Deutschlandstipendium at German Universities
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1200 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Karl Schmidt Rottluff Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
934 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Study Scholarships - Master Studies for All Academic Disciplines
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
500 EUR
Deadline
04 Jul 2025
EU Mobility Programme for Myanmar
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Grant
1000000 INR
Deadline
Anytime
Education Future International Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
21000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
LSE Executive Global Master’s in Management Hinrich Foundation Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1300 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) • DAAD
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1200 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Graduate School Scholarship Programme
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
934 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Leadership for Africa (Cameroon, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Niger and Senegal): Master's Degree Scholarships in Germany
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
934 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Study Scholarships - Master Studies for All Academic Disciplines
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
850 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
DAAD-TEV-Master's degree scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
480 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
SBW Berlin Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
International Sustainability Academy Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
24 May 2025
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 CNY
Deadline
15 Mar 2025
Chinese Government Scholarship Type A - Bilateral Program
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Beijing Government Scholarship for International Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
ADB-Japan Scholarship Program for Developing Countries in Asia and Pacific
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1300 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Fully Funded DAAD EPOS Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
934 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Leadership for Africa (Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda and Uganda): Master's Degree Scholarships in Germany
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
300 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
The Deutschlandstipendium at German Universities
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1200 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Karl Schmidt Rottluff Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
934 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Study Scholarships - Master Studies for All Academic Disciplines
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
500 EUR
Deadline
04 Jul 2025
EU Mobility Programme for Myanmar
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000000 INR
Deadline
Anytime
Education Future International Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
21000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
LSE Executive Global Master’s in Management Hinrich Foundation Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1300 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Development-Related Postgraduate Courses (EPOS) • DAAD
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1200 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Graduate School Scholarship Programme
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
934 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Leadership for Africa (Cameroon, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Niger and Senegal): Master's Degree Scholarships in Germany
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
934 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
Study Scholarships - Master Studies for All Academic Disciplines
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
850 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
DAAD-TEV-Master's degree scholarships
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
480 EUR
Deadline
Not specified
SBW Berlin Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
International Sustainability Academy Scholarship
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
24 May 2025
Queen Elizabeth Commonwealth Scholarships
Merit-based Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2025
1040 Abroad International Studies Scholarship Initiative
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University Ranking
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2025
1001 -100
2024
901 -300
2023
601
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
World University Rankings by Times Higher Education
2025
-
2024
1201
2023
1201
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Student services
One of the main problem areas of the programme is to deal with the challenges caused by “invisible barriers” – cultural factors affecting students studying in Russia.
International students get their first information about Russian culture during adaptation training sessions, seminars, cultural events, sightseeing tours, as well as during the orientation programme, Samara University cultural events and programmes.
Housing services
The dormitories of Samara National Research University provide housing to full time students of the University who are not residents of Samara, including postgraduate and doctoral students, trainees, students of preparatory courses, students enrolled in continuing education and professional improvement programs, for the duration of their studies.
Full-time graduate and postgraduate students who are enrolled into free public education state programs have priority. In exceptional cases, the Rector retains the right to provide lodging to students who are residents of Samara, and to other groups. International students have the same rights and responsibilities as Russian citizens.
Library services
The Samara University Science and Technology Library is one of the best university libraries in Samara. The library boasts a unique collection of scientific and educational literature and fiction.
ICT services
Samara University campus is supplied with Wi-Fi SSAU for corporate network connection and free Internet access.
Medical services
Medical service for students is performed by the University's health center which is also provided by a link with Inter-University clinics. The functions of the health center are to organize and carry out regular clinical surveys, clinical examinations and vaccination of students and staff of Samara University.
Campus life
Samara is a major educational and scientific center of the Volga area. There are twelve public and 13 commercial institutions of higher education as well as 26 colleges. Among them is Samara National Research University (Samara University), one of Russia’s leading engineering and technical institutions. Samara University graduates have been playing a significant role in Russian space programs.
Samara has an Opera and ballet house, a Philharmonic orchestra hall, and five Drama theaters. There is a Museum of natural history and local history studies, and Museum of fine arts. There is also a zoo and a circus in the city.
Sports facilities
The University has well-equipped athletic facilities for physical fitness and sports activities. Students can attend training sessions leading to Candidate to Master of Sport and Master of Sport ranks in 14 disciplines: swimming, football, volleyball, basketball, martial arts (sambo and judo), aerobics, gymnastics, sailing, general fitness, track and field, weightlifting, powerlifting, table tennis, skiing.
Student clubs
Samara National Research University provides a large number of students associations, clubs, sections and project groups. Each student has the opportunity to prove themselves in one field of extracurricular activity or another.Protection of the rights and interests of students and the development of their creative and leadership potential is provided by the University’s students trade union.The Council of young scientists and specialists is intended to involve students into scientific work and promote it at the University: a Students’ Design Bureau, an inter-departmental aircraft Design Bureau,an information technology club (ASIS IT-club), etc.