About Sirius University

University Goals

  1. Creating an environment that motivates talented young scientists to engage in constructive science and technology, educational, entrepreneurial, and public activity in the interests of the Russian Federation. The ideology of technological entrepreneurship is to become one of the key elements of this environment.
  2. Supporting specialist education and training at partner universities. This will be achieved by assembling project teams of scientists from various organizations and regions across Russia with the aim of developing unique educational programs, delivering strategically important research projects, and further transferring these programs and the resulting competencies to partner universities.
  3. Contributing to the sustainable development of the Sirius Federal Territory and to unlocking and harnessing both its potential — including its natural and climatic assets — and that of its residents. This is achieved, among other things, through joint work with the Sirius Innovation Science and Technology Center (Sirius ISTC) to attract high-tech companies and foster technological entrepreneurship.

Founder

The Sirius University of Science and Technology was established by the Talent and Success Educational Foundation on July 1, 2019, pursuant to an order of the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir V. Putin, Chairman of the Foundation’s Board of Trustees.

"This place is to become a hotspot of intellectual potential and modern research infrastructure, creating an environment conducive to channeling research outcomes into practical applications and attracting world-renowned scientists and educators."

— (from a speech by Vladimir V. Putin at a meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Talent and Success Educational Foundation, August 6, 2019)

The Talent and Success Educational Foundation was founded on December 24, 2014, by prominent Russian statesmen and public figures, scientists, athletes, artists, and musicians.

The Foundation is dedicated to the early identification, development, and further professional support of children and young people who demonstrate outstanding talent in the arts, sports, and natural sciences, as well as those who excel in technical creativity.

Operations and Legal Framework

The University conducts educational activities based on a respective permit issued by the Management Company of the Sirius Innovation Science and Technology Center, JSC, as authorized by Federal Law No. 216-FZ of July 29, 2017 "On Innovation Scientific and Technological Centers and on Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation" (hereinafter – Federal Law No. 216), Article 21, Parts 3 and 4.

In accordance with Part 10.1, Article 21 of Federal Law No. 216, students of the University shall enjoy all the rights granted to students by organizations that have obtained the respective licenses and national accreditation for educational activities under the standard procedure prescribed by the legislation of the Russian Federation.

Diplomas and qualification certificates issued by the University shall grant their holders rights similar to those stipulated for holders of state-standard documents of education and/or qualifications, established in accordance with Federal Law No. 273-FZ of December 29, 2012, "On Education in the Russian Federation”.