Rostov-on-Don is the tenth most populated city in Russia and the administrative center of the Southern Federal District, located on the bank of the Don. The city is living in the bustling rhythm of modernity, but not losing its identity, possessing a violent southern temperament, Rostov can be called one of the most diverse regional cities. A motley mixture of nationalities, customs and traditions, reinforced by remoteness from the center of Russia, gives this land a special flavor. And there is nothing surprising in the fact that Rostov remains forever in the memory of everyone who has walked its streets at least once, talked about in noisy city bazaars and talked with local residents.

Southern Federal University is the largest scientific and educational center of the South of Russia. The University dates back to 1915, when the Imperial University of Warsaw moved to Rostov-on-Don. SFU is located in the cities of Rostov-on-Don and Taganrog, which is due to the scale of the university and a wide range of tasks: the establishment of the university as a leading center for the training of highly qualified specialists; the development of basic and applied research; inclusion in international research and educational networks.

Traditionally, SFU pays great attention to the training of foreign students because we offer high-quality education at the level of international standards, focus on the extensive training of highly qualified specialists who can be successful in different countries of the world. Training of national personnel for foreign countries in SFU has been carried out since 1948. During this time, about 7,000 specialists from 120 countries were trained at SFU. In terms of the number of foreign graduates, SFU is among the leading universities in Russia. Currently, about 2,000 foreign citizens from Europe, Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East are studying at SFU.

The SFU student campus in Rostov-on-Don includes 5 sectional and 1 corridor-style dormitories of the 70s built with a total number of beds for 3,110 people, 6 apartment-type dormitories for 3,328 places built between 2011 and 2014 year.

The student council of hostels regularly holds events to diversify the life of students. It is not in vain that they say that students are the brightest period of a person’s life. Stud Council is trying its best to make students’ free time diverse. Foreign students also take part in events, which helps them to adapt to life in another country and find new true friends.