North-Eastern Federal University named after M.K. Ammosova

North-Eastern Federal University named after M.K. Ammosova, formerly Yakutsk State University, was re-established in 2010 as one of Russia's ten federal universities. With roots tracing back over 75 years, NEFU has evolved into a multidisciplinary institution offering excellent opportunities for higher education and research.

The university has 11 institutions, 8 faculties, 141 departments, 3 branches in Neryungri, Mirny, and the Chukotka Autonomous Okrug. The university houses 9 scientific units, including 7 research institutes. NEFU’s extensive infrastructure includes 40 academic buildings, 69 computer classrooms, library with 6 reading rooms, 10 assembly halls, cultural center, stadium, swimming pool, food production facility and 14 comfortable dormitories.

The university trains more than 17,000 students from 52 cities of Russian Federation including 38 countries of the world. Notably, in 2018, NEFU achieved the 28th position in the ranking of Webometrics among Russian universities.

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Formerly known as Yakutsk State University, North-Eastern Federal University named after M.K. Ammosova was re-established in 2010.
NEFU stands as one of the pioneering universities in the country to establish an endowment fund.
The university trains more than 17000 students from Russia as well as 38 other countries of the world.