Smolensk State University of Sports is one of the leading universities in sports related and sport management courses. Our innovative approach and strive to broaden the horizons of modern sport and management science as well as research and sport achievements of our university staff, bachelor, master and PhD students and graduates have paved us the way into the top-list of Russian Universities.
International students study on-campus.
Smolensk State University of Sports has a wide array of practice – oriented programmes available to international applicants:
Key Facts and Figures
- 10 Bachelor’s Degree Programmes.
- 6 Master’s Degree Programmes.
- 4 PhD courses
10 partnership agreements with international partners
100% students have digital competencies
Centre for Leadership and Volunteer Activities
A well-developed volunteer community and new formats of engagement
95% alumni employment half a year after graduation
All the students and staff members have various academic development pathways open for them and enjoy full support from the University.
All degrees from the University are recognized worldwide.
Our alumni have successful careers developing both nationally and internationally.
About 2000 Bachelor, Master and PhD students each year
Well-developed University Infrastructure
Over the entire period of activity (1930-2025), the Smolensk State University of Sports has trained more than 25,000 specialists successfully implementing these professional competences in various regions of Russia and abroad. Many graduates of the University are outstanding athletes, coaches, teachers, scientists, and leaders of governmental and public organizations.
Students' achievements in national and international competitions are a worthy continuation of the University's glorious sports traditions.
The University is an Alma Mater of many World champions, Olympic Games champions, as well as National champions in various sports.
The University's basketball, football, and hockey teams have successfully performed at International and National Student Sports events, participating in the SBA, NSFL, and SHL Student Sports Leagues. The University students have also won awards at the National Summer and Winter Universiades.
The University has a lifetime License for Educational Activities dated December 30, 2015.
In 2025, the University will celebrate its 95th anniversary by strengthening its scientific, didactic and campus facilities, as well as its strong mutual beneficial international collaborations.
Some historical facts:
In 1930, the Regional College of Physical Education was set up in Smolensk.
In its early years, experienced athletes achieved high results and had high professional experience as coaches were involved in teaching activities.
In 1941, the Great Patriotic War interrupted activities of the school.
Teachers, graduates, and students of the school took part in the defense of the city and many of them left for the front. Now, the University's History Museum has an extensive exhibition dedicated to World War II veterans.
In July 1945, the College resumed its activities with 120 students aimed at gaining professional knowledge and skills.
On April 13, 1950, the Smolensk College of Physical Education was reorganized into the Smolensk State Institute of Physical Education ("SGIFK"). The University infrastructure began expending. From 1953 to 1967, dormitories for the University staff and students, a library, and a sports building with four gyms were constructed.
On April 7, 2005, the Institute was granted a new accreditation status «Academy». Thus, Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education «Smolensk State Academy of Physical Culture, Sports, and Tourism» started its activities
In 2013, a unique modern multifunctional training and sports complex was put into operation with up-to-date sports facilities, such as a stadium with two football fields, a throwing sector, tennis courts, volleyball and basketball courts, a beach volleyball court, a roller skating rink, an indoor athletics hall, an ice palace, and a swimming pool with 50-meter lanes.In 2015, a 16-storey hotel-type dormitory with a 400-seat conference hall was built and put into operation.
On May 31, 2021, the University received a new name and a status- Smolensk State University of Sports.
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