Herzen University is located in the very heart of the historical center of St-Petersburg.

St-Petersburg is a European cultural, academic and tourist center; it is the best place in Russia for international students to study.
Herzen University is a unique educational institution that combines the traditions of a pedagogical and a classical university.
Today's university consists of 10 faculties and 13 academic institutes offering training in various spheres of natural sciences, social sciences and humanities as well as a wide range of creative fields.

Herzen University has established the Center for Russian Language Programs "Russian House", is the first stage of international students' education at Herzen University. This is the place where highly skilled teachers will help you learn or perfect your Russian.
Russian House offers Foundation Program – a preparatory course for students who are planning to apply for a university degree program.

Terms: September to June / October to July / November to August
Classroom Hours: 800 (20 hours per week)
Students per class: 15 or fewer
The program teaches relevant Russian language skills required to study in your area of specialisation at a Russian university.

Herzen University was established in 1797. Today Herzen University has more than 18,000 students and hosts more than 3,000 international students. Education for international students is only full-time.

Herzen University offers more than 170 Bachelor's programs, more than 160 Master's programs and more than 90 Doctoral programs.
The language of instruction is Russian.
Center for Russian Language Programs "Russian House" is the first stage of international students' education at Herzen University. This is the place where highly skilled teachers will help you learn or perfect your Russian.

The most popular educational programs of Herzen University among foreign students are:
- academic programs of the Institute of Russian as Foreign Language offering highly professional training in Russian
- academic programs of the Institute of Psychology, offering training in Psychology, Clinical Psychology and Psychology and Teacher Education
- academic programs of the Institute of Pedagogy, offering training in Teacher Education, Psychology and Teacher Education and Social Work
- academic programs of the Institute of Special Pedagogy for the Physically and Psychologically Challenged, offering unique training in Special Education (for the Disabled)
- academic programs of the Institute of Economics and Management, offering training in Economics, Management, Tourism and Hospitality Management and Personnel Management