Look beyond the university name
Kazan Federal University is a public research university located in Kazan, Russia.
| Location | Kazan’, Russia |
| Founded | 1804 |
| Institution type | University |
| Total students | 44,992 |
| Faculty & staff | 2,300 |
| Research works (OpenAlex) | 46,434 |
| Total citations | 908,688 |
| Rector | Lenar Safin |
Source: Wikipedia ↗ (reviewed 07 October 2026)
What can you study at Kazan Federal University?
Kazan Federal University offers undergraduate, graduate and professional programmes across multiple disciplines.
Research strengths (by indexed output): Organophosphorus compounds synthesis, Linguistic research and analysis, Astrophysical Phenomena and Observations, Phosphorus compounds and reactions, Supramolecular Chemistry and Complexes.
For the complete programme catalogue with entry requirements per degree, check the official website.
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Know your admission route
Admission requirements, deadlines and required documents vary by programme and intake. The university publishes these on its official admissions pages.
Always verify current deadlines on the official website — third-party sites may carry outdated dates.
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Tuition & costs
Tuition fees change each academic year and differ by programme, study level (undergraduate/graduate) and residency status. JournalsWorld does not publish estimated figures that may be outdated.
Check the university's official tuition & fees page for the current schedule applicable to your intake.
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Research at Kazan Federal University
According to OpenAlex, Kazan Federal University has 46,434 indexed research works with 908,688 total citations.
Rankings and reputation University rankings Global – Overall QS World =450 (2026) THE World 801–1000 USNWR Global =1105 National – Overall Interfax National 10 After having obtained the status of a federal university , KFU tasked itself with advancing in the global rankings race. This is also the primary metric for the participants of the Project 5-100, a national initiative to boost the competitiveness of the top Russian universities, which Kazan University joined in 2013. The new academic excellence project for Russian universities, Priority 2030, of which KFU is part, does not have rankings advancement among its stated objectives. The university has been ranked by QS World University Rankings since 2012, steadily climbing from 601+ to 322nd place.
Most-cited affiliated researchers
- Anatoly A. Saveliev — 18,089 citations
- Yakov V. Kuzyakov — 5,320 citations
- Il'fan F. Bikmaev — 4,545 citations
- Hans‐Uwe Simon — 1,617 citations
- Gabdrakhman H. Valiev — 1,468 citations
Source: OpenAlex (most-cited affiliated authors)
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Who leads Kazan Federal University?
The current Rector is Lenar Safin.
Lenar Rinatovich Safin is a Russian politician. From 2020 to 2022, he served as a senator from Tatarstan.
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Campus & student life
Kazan Federal University is located in Kazan’, Russia.
For housing options, campus facilities and student services, see the official website.
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Contact Kazan Federal University
Official website: https://kpfu.ru ↗
For admissions enquiries, department contacts and phone numbers, use the official contact page.
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Frequently asked questions
When was Kazan Federal University founded?
Kazan Federal University was founded in 1804.
How many students attend?
Approximately 44,992 students.
What are the admission requirements?
Requirements vary by programme. Check the admission section above and verify on the official website.
How much is tuition?
Tuition changes yearly. See the official tuition page for current figures.
Who is the rector?
Lenar Safin.