Kabardino-Balkarian State University is a coeducational and public research university located in Nalchik, Kabardino-Balkaria, Russia. It was founded on April 5, 1957. The university is recognized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation. It is one of the largest universities in the North Caucasus.

KBSU is a large university complex, which unites diversified, multilevel institutions that implement programs of higher, secondary, postgraduate and additional professional education. In total, more than 16,000 people study here, and up to 10,000 people annually in the continuing education system. A consistently high level of training of graduates of our university is ensured primarily due to the effective work of the teaching staff, scientists of the university, who train personnel ahead of the curve, introduce new educational technologies, develop fundamental and applied sciences, integrating KBSU into the international educational and scientific community.

Conditions for successful study and comprehensive development of students are created here, as evidenced by the high achievements of young scientists, athletes and creative teams. Among the graduates of KBSU there are many specialists awarded honorary titles, famous academicians and professors, honored workers of science and education, winners and prize-winners of the most prestigious international competitions, festivals, Olympic Games and world championships in various sports. The doors of our university are open to everyone who wants to join the ranks of our students, get a quality education and become a high-class professional!

Faculties

• Higher School of International Education
• Institute of Architecture, Construction and Design
• Social and Humanitarian Institute
• Institute of Pedagogy, Psychology and Physical Culture and Sports Education
• Institute of Law, Economics and Finance
• Institute of Physics and Mathematics
• Institute of Chemistry and Biology
• Institute of Continuing Education and Professional Training in Dentistry