Ready: The Beginning of the New Academic Year Celebrated at the University

16:12, September 4, 2018

The organizing team of XIX World Festival of Youth and Students received commendations from the Russian President

A big celebration for the first-year students and the fair of opportunities UrFU-Fest took place on September 3rd in the square in front of the main campus building of Ural Federal University. The new academic year started with greetings by the Rector and distinguished guests.

«The university is a ladder of your achievements, — remarked the Rector Университет — For over one hundred years of the USU and UPI history, 360 thousand students graduated here, including the first President of Russia Boris Yeltsin, notable people of culture and sports, businessmen, ministers and governors. You have numerous opportunities not only in studies and research, but also in creative and sports activities. Participation in the project 5-100 allows our students to communicate with their peers and leading researchers from all over the world».

The ceremony featured awards presentation to the organizing team of the XIX World Festival of Youth and Students in 2017 in Sochi. Svetlana Kovalenko, GSEM Vice Director for Development, received a commendation and a commemorative medal for her contribution to the global project.

More than 9300 students have been enrolled in Ural Federal University this year. Economics and Management are among the top in-demand majors.