Ural Federal University was established within the frames of implementation of the Russian Federation long-term development concept as one of the global leaders in the sphere of education, innovation and research. 

Mission 

The Mission of Ural Federal University is increasing competitiveness, re-industrialization, formation of human, scientific and technological potential, sustainable modernization of traditional economy branches and development of postindustrial economy branches of the Ural Federal District. 

Vision 

To form the research, education and innovation cluster in the Ural Federal District, become the leader in the spheres of natural sciences, engineering and humanities and join the ranks of the global leading educational and competence centres. 

The strategic aim for the University at the first stage of the Development plan is to become the leader among Russian federal universities and higher educational institutions of the Ural Federal District in the spheres of education, research and innovation.