RUDN launches the first joint programs with Brazilian universities in the framework of the BRICS Network University
The signed agreements are the first example of the master programs of the BRICS Network University. The initiator and organizer of joint training of Russian and Brazilian students was the Faculty of Economics of the RUDN University and the Department of Marketing. Head of Marketing Department Professor Alexander Zobov said:
"Agreements with Brazilian universities imply training students for the Master's program "International marketing", implemented by the department in English for more than 7 years. Brazilian students will be able to study at RUDN under this program from one semester to one year. The same principle works for Russian students in Brazilian universities on the same master's programs. We were able to harmonize curricula with Brazilian partners, which means that students participating in the programs have the opportunity to receive two degrees - RUDN and one of the Brazilian universities."
The number of foreign ambassadors of Russian education and science has reached 47. In October 2026, 12 more teachers, scientists, and public figures received this honorary status - from Brazil, Israel, Kazakhstan, Cameroon, China, Lebanon, Moldova, Mongolia, Nigeria, Peru, Syria, and the Central African Republic. Five of them studied at Peoples' Friendship University of Russia.
Last week, RUDN University welcomed a delegation led by Gao Song, President of Peking University. The visit marked his first international trip since assuming office as the rector of the university, which ranks 13th globally.
In RUDN’s main building, Russian speech has mixed with Arabic and strict business suits with national attire. The reason for this is the 100th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Russia and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The university hosted a large-scale event “The Century of Friendship, Cultural and Scientific Exchange between the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the Russian Federation”, which brought together diplomats, scientists, rectors of leading universities, and students.