About the University
A. I. Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia is one of the oldest and most respected educational institutions in Russia, founded in 1797. Located in the historic centre of St. Petersburg, the university combines the traditions of a pedagogical and classical university.
Today, Herzen University is a major academic, research, and cultural-educational centre, offering a wide range of programmes across education, humanities, sciences, arts, languages, technology, psychology, law, economics, and sports.
With more than 26,500 students, including over 6,500 international students, the university provides a multicultural learning environment supported by experienced faculty, creative initiatives, research projects, and strong academic traditions.
University Facts
- Founded in 1797, one of Russia's oldest pedagogical universities.
- Located in the historical centre of St. Petersburg.
- More than 26,500 students study at the university.
- More than 6,500 international students from different countries.
- Offers 300+ academic programmes across diverse fields.
- Includes 7 faculties and 16 institutes.
- More than 1,500 teaching staff support academic learning.
- Over 800 PhD holders and 300 Doctors of Science.
- Combines pedagogical traditions with classical university education.
- Strong academic, cultural, research, and creative environment.
Faculties & Institutes
- Faculty of Biology
- Faculty of Chemistry
- Faculty of Geography
- Faculty of Law
- Faculty of Mathematics
- Philological Faculty
- Institute of Art Education
- Institute of Childhood
- Institute of Economics and Management
- Institute of Foreign Languages
- Institute of Information Technologies and Technology Education
- Institute of Pedagogy
- Institute of Psychology
- Institute of Russian as a Foreign Language