Overview
Founded in 1930, the St. Petersburg State University of Economics is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large metropolis of Saint Petersburg (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially recognized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation, St. Petersburg State University of Economics (UNECON) is a small sized (uniRank enrollment range: 4,000-4,999 students) coeducational Russian higher education institution. St. Petersburg State University of Economics (UNECON) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor's degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor's degrees, master's degrees and doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 95-year-old Russian higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations. The acceptance rate range is 80-89% making this Russian higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UNECON also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.
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| Name | St. Petersburg State University of Economics |
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| Name (Non Latin) | Санкт-Петербургский государственный экономический университет |
| Acronym | UNECON |
| Founded | 1930 |
| Motto | The way to success begins here! |
| Colours | Turquoise, green and purple |
| Mascot | Griffin |
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| Address | Griboedov canal emb., 30-32 Saint Petersburg 191023 Saint Petersburg Russia |
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(812) 458 9727 |
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(812) 310 2092 |
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