Sports
SPbU pays particular attention to the development of sports activities. More than 5,000 students annually participate in over 50 physical fitness and sports events.
44
types of sports
For independent training on Campus
7
outdoor gyms
26
SPbU Sport Clubs
39
sport facilities
13
university teams
- Chess Match: SPbU vs Peter the Great St Petersburg Polytechnic University
- The 'Arctic Cup'
- The 'Spassky Cup'(Chess Tournament)
- The 'Uncle Vanya’s Cup' (Community Weightlifting)
- V. Vasilkovsky Memorial Relay Race (Track and Field)
- The 'Peterhof Olympiad'
- The 'GTO' Sports Contest (Ready for Labour and Defence)
- The Freshman’s Prize
- SPbU Championships
- The Champions' Ball
Every year at St. Petersburg State University (SPbU) we celebrate the spirit of competition and camaraderie with a variety of sporting events:
- Academic rowing
- Ultimate
- Aerobics
- Badminton
- Basketball
- Boxing
- Wrestling
- Volleyball
- Go (board game)
- Golf
- Yoga
- Esports
- Track and field
- Table tennis
- Sailing
- Swimming
- Rock climbing
- Dance sports
- Phygital sport
- Fitness
- Football
- Hockey
- Rhythmic gymnastics
- Cheerleading
- Chess
- Draughts
Total area of
Mountaineering, basketball (women's/men's), volleyball (women's/men's), rowing (women's/men's), esports, swimming, rock climbing, football (men’s), ice hockey, chess
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18,518 m2
Creativity
We can’t imagine our lives without passions and hobbies, and we warmly invite you to become a part of our large creative family. Open auditions for most sections run throughout the year.
- SPbU Dance Studio
- Unicorn Irish Dance Club
- G. M. Sandler Academic Choir
- SPbU Choir
- Vocal Studio
- Theater Studio
- Orchestra of Russian Folk Instruments
- Folklore Ensemble
- Filolalia University Theater Community
- Musica Universalis early music ensemble
Volunteer Center
- Sports — we assist in organising sports events for the University and partners
- Social — we remember the needy and people with health limitations, and we also visit rehabilitation centres and animal shelters
- Environmental — we organise events and campaigns aimed at protecting nature
- Cultural — we provide voluntary and free assistance in the field of culture
- Patriotic — we remember history and instil a love for our country
- Service — we help carry out socially significant events of SPbU and its partners
SPbU Student Teams
Student teams are groups of students who are passionate about a common cause. They do most of their volunteer work during school holidays. They are part of the public national youth organisation 'Russian Student Teams', the largest youth association in the country, which provides short-term employment for more than 200,000 young people
Student teams are groups of students who are passionate about a common cause. They do most of their volunteer work during school holidays. They are part of the public national youth organisation 'Russian Student Teams', the largest youth association in the country, which provides short-term employment for more than 200,000 young people
Pedagogical teams
The Council represents students' interests when discussing vital issues such as quality of education, the arrangement of study buildings and halls of residence, catering, organisation of extracurricular events, and much more. Details can be found on the website.
The Student Council
You can make a personal contribution to volunteer and charity campaigns and become a volunteer for both university and nationwide projects. Volunteers assist veterans and university students; work with dog shelters and rehabilitation centers.
Areas
Activism
Students wishing to use a recreational voucher can apply via the Student’s Personal Account.
Recreation
Public Transportation
BSK is a student’s contactless smart card. It allows you to use any city public transportation: subway, bus, tram, and trolleybus.
The BSK provides 100 subway rides, unlimited travel on city buses, trolleys, and trams. The BSK does not apply to commercial transport routes and does not give the right to use taxis.
You can apply for a free pass in case of loss of the breadwinner or for students from large families. For this, you need to go to room 111 of the Rector’s Wing within the first three weeks of September.
E-mail: l.agarkova@spbu.ru
Tel.: +7 (812) 326-49-32
E-mail: l.agarkova@spbu.ru
Tel.: +7 (812) 326-49-32
What are the advantages?
At BSK issuing points.
While your BSK is being prepared, we recommend getting a temporary 'Course' pass at any subway cashier. Once the student pass is ready, you can get a refund for the 'Course' at any subway station cashier within 45 days from the date of purchase. The card manufacturing period is 10 days.
While your BSK is being prepared, we recommend getting a temporary 'Course' pass at any subway cashier. Once the student pass is ready, you can get a refund for the 'Course' at any subway station cashier within 45 days from the date of purchase. The card manufacturing period is 10 days.
How to apply?
For preferential category of students
Clarify where the certificate will be presented (for example, the name of the company where the parents or guardians work)
Four steps to getting a certificate:
To issue a certificate of study or period of study, you must submit an application with your personal signature to the name of the Vice-Rector for Academic Activities Marina Lavrikova in a scanned form to the email spbu@spbu.ru
Contact a staff member of the Academic Affairs Office
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Fill out and submit an application - the form will be provided by an Academic Affairs Office staff member
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Processing period
- Within ten working days from the date the certificate was requested — for those who have dropped out
- Within five working days after application — for students
Collect the certificate
Student Status Certificate
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Every year our University hosts a variety of events. We warmly welcome you to be part of this vibrant community and join us for:
- Winter Ball
- 'What? Where? When?' games
- Photo contests
- Concerts
- Performances
- Festivals
- Lectures
- Seminars
- Scientific events
- Exhibitions, and much more
Events
St. Petersburg State University is one of the largest organisers of scientific events in Russia and worldwide. Students and young researchers are invited to participate in congresses, conferences, symposia, and roundtable discussions, which provide opportunities not only for exchanging knowledge and experience but also for promoting new ideas and technologies, as well as fostering collaboration among leading scientific communities.
The University’s network of bookstores 'The University Book House' offers a full range of SPbU publications at publisher’s prices, as well as souvenir products bearing the SPbU insignia.
5, Mendeleyevskaya Line, St Petersburg
Phone: +7 (812) 329-24-70, +7 (812) 329-24-71
Email: vitanova@spbu.ru
Opening hours: Monday — Friday from 10:00 to 20:00, Saturday from 10:30 to 19:00
Phone: +7 (812) 329-24-70, +7 (812) 329-24-71
Email: vitanova@spbu.ru
Opening hours: Monday — Friday from 10:00 to 20:00, Saturday from 10:30 to 19:00
5 6th Line of Vasilyevsky Isl., St Petersburg
Phone: +7 (812) 328-62-13
Email: vitanova@spbu.ru
Opening hours: Monday — Friday from 10:00 to 18:00
Phone: +7 (812) 328-62-13
Email: vitanova@spbu.ru
Opening hours: Monday — Friday from 10:00 to 18:00
7−9-11A Universitetskaya Embankment (main entrance), St Petersburg
Phone: +7 (812) 329−24−71
Email: vitanova@spbu.ru
Opening hours: Monday — Saturday from 11:00 to 18:00
Phone: +7 (812) 329−24−71
Email: vitanova@spbu.ru
Opening hours: Monday — Saturday from 11:00 to 18:00
11 Universitetskaya Embankment, St Petersburg
Phone: +7 (812) 363-67-41
Email: vitanova@spbu.ru
Opening hours: Monday — Friday from 10:00 to 18:00
Phone: +7 (812) 363-67-41
Email: vitanova@spbu.ru
Opening hours: Monday — Friday from 10:00 to 18:00
University Bookstores
The University Book House
The University Book House
The University Book House
The University Book House
Food and drink at SPbU and where to find it
On top of that, you will find 14 mini-markets and 74 water dispensers providing fresh filtered water, both hot and cold. We encourage you to bring your own mug or flask — it is handy and better for the environment.
Not sure where to find it all? Just have a look at the map; everything is marked, building by building.
Not sure where to find it all? Just have a look at the map; everything is marked, building by building.
The University boasts 31 catering outlets, ranging from cosy canteens to snack bars and mini-markets. You are never far from something tasty, with most buildings offering hot dishes, fresh salads, baked goods, beverages, and vegan choices.
Our daily menus are fully transparent, listing ingredients, portion sizes, and calorie counts. We use only reusable plates and cutlery for eat-in meals. Disposable packaging is reserved for takeaway, except at a few locations where it is not technically feasible.
When planning our menus, we prioritise seasonal vegetables and fruit sourced from right here in Russia’s North-West.
Our daily menus are fully transparent, listing ingredients, portion sizes, and calorie counts. We use only reusable plates and cutlery for eat-in meals. Disposable packaging is reserved for takeaway, except at a few locations where it is not technically feasible.
When planning our menus, we prioritise seasonal vegetables and fruit sourced from right here in Russia’s North-West.
The inclusive education of students with disabilities, the content of education, and the organisation of learning and education are determined by an adapted programme.
- If necessary, individual study plans and individual learning schedules can be developed for students with disabilities, taking into account the specific features and educational needs of a specific student: the term for obtaining higher education can be extended, and various options for holding classes can be provided.
- To support the teaching and learning process, St. Petersburg State University uses network and distance learning systems such as Blackboard. The system allows the remote delivery of various types of academic activities, including lectures (available as recordings), webinars, individual consultations, testing, and more.
- A special procedure for mastering the discipline 'physical culture and sports' has been established: classes for individuals with health limitations and for persons exempted from practical classes are conducted using a special methodology. Physical education and sports classes for the mentioned categories of persons are conducted in the following types: aerobics (fitball, stretching, fitness), oriental martial arts (wushu), cross-country skiing, athletics (health walking and running), swimming, Nordic walking, pedestrian tourism. Students of the 'Health Systems' special general physical training (GPT), checkers and chess.
Accommodation for students with motor disabilities:
- Hall of residence № 1 - block for a disabled person in a wheelchair. The entrance to the building is equipped with a ramp
- Hall of residence № 6 - a living block on the first floor for three with a kitchen and a bathroom. The entrance to the building is equipped with a ramp
- Hall of residence № 8 - two two-bed residential blocks on the first floor. The entrance to the building is equipped with an electric lift
Accessible Environment
