RUDN University

Founded on 5 February 1960 The Russian University of Peoples' Friendship was founded by the Government of the Soviet Union.22 February 1961 Patrice Lumumba – one of the symbols of the struggle of African peoples for independence.On 5 February 1992 by decision of the Russian government, the university was named Russian University of Peoples' Friendship

Friendship University is the most international university in Russia. Representatives of 157 countries study here and most importantly are more numerous for double diploma programs and cooperation agreements with foreign partners than other universities. It is the center of communication between the best universities in the BRICS, the Shanghai Cooperation Countries and the CIS. A number of programmes are being developed under the auspices of the United Nations, UNESCO and the Council of Europe. Academic exchange, internships, academic movement by university representatives, scientific cooperation and joint cultural events - are activities International Friendship University.