Saint Petersburg State University
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Global #282
Russia #2
Institution Info
- Founded
- 1724
- Type
- 4-Year University
- Students
- 26,000 students
- Website
- http://www.spbu.ru/
About
Saint Petersburg State University is a higher education institution in Russia, founded in 1724. Recognized as among the world's top 500 universities, it is one of the top 3 universities in Russia. The university has approximately 26K students, a member of Global B-Tier (World 101-300) and Top 20 Universities in Russia.
Rankings
| Source | Year | Rank | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| QS | 2026 | QS #375 · Ranked | 39.90 |
| UNIRANKS | 2026 | UniRanks #282 · Ranked | 88.16 |
Research Output via OpenAlex
371
h-index
2,043,999
Citations
82,066
Publications
44,567
i10-index
1.36
Mean Citedness
Tier Memberships
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Motto
"Hic tuta perennat"
Frequently Asked Questions
Saint Petersburg State University is ranked #282 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within Russia, it holds the #2 position.
Saint Petersburg State University was founded in 1724, making it 302 years old. It is one of the oldest institutions in Russia.
Saint Petersburg State University has a student body of approximately 26,000 students.
Saint Petersburg State University has produced 82,066 research publications with 2,043,999 total citations and an h-index of 371, according to OpenAlex data.