University official from Ural State Academy participates in SCO symposium
Ural Federal University Strengthens International Academic Ties
Ural Federal University (UrFU) has been actively engaging in international academic cooperation, as evidenced by a recent seminar that brought together experts and representatives from various countries. The event, held at UrFU's Public Center on August 4, focused on the implementation of international educational programs and fostering cooperation between institutions.
The seminar attracted participants from countries such as Turkey, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Hungary, Belarus, Sri Lanka, the Republic of South Africa, and China. This diverse gathering underscores UrFU's commitment to forging strong ties with educational institutions worldwide.
One of the most visible areas of activity for UrFU is in China, Central Asian states (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan), Vietnam, Turkey, Hungary, Belarus, Sri Lanka, and to a lesser but present degree, South Africa. UrFU has established numerous academic partnerships, including student exchange, summer schools, joint degree/exchange arrangements, consortia membership, and targeted partnerships.
In China, for example, UrFU lists many academic partners and double-degree/exchange frameworks in business/management programs and runs English-language master’s programs that advertise exchange terms with “one of 60 academic partners (leading business schools and large universities),” which has included Chinese partners in recent cohorts and recruitment. Similarly, Vietnamese partner universities and Vietnamese student participants were present in UrFU's 2025 Summer University, indicating active student mobility and short-term academic programs.
Turkish students and partner institutions are regularly present in UrFU international program rosters, and UrFU frequently runs international summer and degree programs that include Turkish participants and partner university involvement in Eurasian consortia and regional academic events. Central Asian countries also show strong regional engagement, with participation in Eurasian/EAEU educational consortia and ongoing academic exchanges with universities in these states.
UrFU's international cooperation extends to Hungary, Belarus, Sri Lanka, and the Republic of South Africa, albeit to a lesser degree. While cooperation is less visibly prominent in UrFU’s recent public event coverage for these countries, UrFU’s international programs and partner networks include broader outreach to Africa, and active projects or exchanges with South African universities are possible but not strongly documented in the cited 2024–2025 materials.
Olga Neverova, vice-rector for international affairs and continuing professional education at UrFU, expressed confidence in the potential for achieving new heights in scientific and educational initiatives through international cooperation. This confidence is reflected in ongoing projects such as the "twin laboratory" for potato cultivation research, a new initiative between UrSAU and Northeast Agricultural University in China.
In conclusion, UrFU's active international academic cooperation is evident in its numerous partnerships and ongoing programs with institutions from most of the countries mentioned. The university's commitment to fostering global connections is evident in its diverse range of activities, from summer schools and degree programs with exchange options to consortium activities and targeted partnerships.
Education and self-development opportunities are extended to students from various countries through UrFU's international academic partnerships, including Turkey, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Hungary, Belarus, Sri Lanka, South Africa, and China. These collaborations are amplified by joint degree programs, student exchange, summer schools, consortia membership, and targeted partnerships.
Moreover, UrFU's general news reflects political significance in fostering international cooperation, with evidence of active participation in Eurasian/EAEU educational consortia and regional academic events, particularly with partners in China, Central Asian states, Vietnam, Turkey, and Hungary.
