University Turns 101 Today

19:21, October 19, 2021

UrFU Rector Koksharov: "The university’s development path over these years is impressive"

Ural Federal University celebrates its 101st anniversary today.

The Rector Viktor Koksharov congratulated students, faculty, staff members and graduates on the birthday of the university.

"101 years ago, a bright story began. The university’s development path over these years is impressive - thousands of specialists have been trained," said Viktor Koksharov. - Excellent theoretical knowledge and serious practical skills have always given our students the opportunity to be competitive in the labor market. UrFU graduates today work in a wide variety of industries all around the world. The results of the work of the university's remarkable scientists are highly respected. Our scientific schools are valued both in Russia and abroad."

According to the Rector, UrFU is the largest higher educational institution in the Urals and one of the most important scientific centers of Russia.

"UrFU is an acknowledged academic brand managed to incorporate the best traditions of higher education and ambitions to build a world-class university. The university has sufficient potential for growth in reputable Russian and world rankings. The positive dynamics of such growth in recent years speaks eloquently about the correctness of the chosen path of development," - Koksharov concluded.