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RUDN University is entering the final stage of its 2026 admission campaign. International applicants continue to submit their applications, demonstrating strong interest in the university’s academic programs. This year, RUDN has introduced three new fields of study for international applicants: "Urban Planning" ("Architectural and Urban Planning Design" program), "Creative Writing" ("Screenwriting for Film and Television" program), and "Design" ("Industrial Design" program).

RUDN Faculty of Economics hosted the defense of bachelor's theses by students enrolled in the “International Economic Relations and Foreign Economic Activity” program. This year, thesis defense stood out for its practical significance: the research was commissioned by the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) and focused on the export potential of the EAEU in African markets.

RUDN Faculty of Artificial Intelligence offers the bachelor’s program "Artificial Intelligence: Development and Training of Intelligent Systems" as part of the "Top AI" project (Data Scientist level), supported by the Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media of the Russian Federation. It is not just another degree program – it is a comprehensive educational ecosystem that combines fundamental science, applied development, and students’ early integration into the professional environment. Here is how the grant opens up opportunities and what makes the program unique.

The Academy of Engineering is entering a new stage of development with the launch of four large-scale strategic initiatives. The projects include the establishment of new Base Departments in partnership with leading companies, setting up unique creative laboratories, and strengthening the Academy’s workforce capacity. Together, these initiatives are designed to reinforce the University’s position as a center of excellence in engineering and the arts, and bring together advanced technologies, fundamental science, architecture, monumental art, and the practical needs of the Russian economy.

RUDN University has confirmed its status as a leading university, taking 10th place in 2026 National Ranking of Universities compiled by the Interfax Group. The university’s achievements were particularly recognized in the “Cooperation” and “Brand” categories.

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.

Students and researchers of RUDN University regularly become winners and prize-winners of national and international competitions, scientific conferences and Olympiads, receiving awards from various governmental departments. Here are some of the university’s most remarkable achievements of this summer.

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.

RUDN University delegation, led by the university's president Vladimir Filippov, paid an important official visit to China. The central events of the business visit were signing of a memorandum on the establishment of an International Scientific Center for Mathematics within the framework of the SCO University and awarding the title of Honorary Professor of Xi'an Jiaotong University to Vladimir Filippov. RUDN University also presented its educational potential at a world-class University Forum and a specialized exhibition.

On April 25-26, RUDN University hosted the Moscow qualifying stage of the XIV All-Russian “Chinese Bridge” Competition. One of the most prestigious contests brought together 288 Moscow schoolchildren, who demonstrated their knowledge of Chinese language, culture and traditions.

From April 16 to 19, Casablanca hosted one of the largest international education exhibitions, where over 200 educational institutions from 40 countries presented their academic opportunities to young people from Morocco and other African countries.

The university keeps warm memories of its graduates and the time when they studied and built their future at RUDN University. Today, for their children and grandchildren, the university offers its best Russian language courses completely free of charge.