Established in 1755, Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU) is one of the oldest Russian institutions of higher education, dedicated to providing outstanding teaching, scholarship and research. 

        As a major traditional educational institution in Russia, it offers training in almost all branches of modern science and humanities. Its undergraduates may choose one of 128 qualifications in its 39 faculties, while post-graduate students may specialize in 18 branches of science and humanities and in 168 different areas. The total number of MSU students exceeds 40,000. Various kinds of academic courses and research work are conducted at MSU Museums, affiliated subdivisions in various locations in Russia and on board scientific ships. 

        Today, MSU highlights the advancement of applied science including new materials, genetics, biomedicine, pharmaceutics, cognitive sciences, ecology, and information technologies. The university works hard to preserve their heritage and develop their traditions of a comprehensive approach to higher education and science.