The delegation of RUDN University visits 5 universities in Sri Lanka
The delegation visited the University of Colombo, The Buddhist and Pali University, The University of Sri Jayawadenepura, the the University of Kelaniya and University of Ruhuna.
The delegates were welcomed by Rectors and Heads of Departments of Buddhology and International Relations. The parties discussed the prospects of joint scientific and educational events on the development of the dialogue in the field of Buddhism and other areas of cooperation.
The visit was organized by the Embassy of Sri Lanka in the Russian Federation to study the experience of elaborating training programs for the Buddhist clergy, as well as to form new areas of cooperation between RUDN and Sri Lankan 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.