«South Africa» cluster is growing. RUDN delegation holds negotiations with Namibian industrial partners
The University of Namibia is planning to open RUDN specialized classes and joint Master’s programs. The idea of the Cluster is supported by the Ministry of higher education of Namibia as well as major companies of the country. Nampower, one of the leading companies of the country expressed its willingness to join RUDN International Employers’ Club to be formed in 2018. Russia is one of priority regions for Namibia, so a lot of companies are ready to cooperate with both Russian HEIs and Russian companies.
Fabufarm pharmaceutical company said it is ready to accept RUDN students for internship and further job placement. The two parties are considering a cooperation agreement
In the course of the negotiations management of a large metallurgical plant Dundee decided to move the research base to Namibian University where RUDN educational site will be created.
All companies expressed their readiness to join RUDN International Employers’ Club.
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.