Ural State Academy of Architecture and Arts

The Ural State University of Architecture and Art (USUAA, Alferov University) in Ekaterinburg, Russia, was founded in 1972 based on the Ural Branch of the Moscow Architectural Institute. It is a leading institution in architecture, design, and art education in the Urals and Siberia. USAAA operates five primary departments—Architecture, Design, the Institute of Fine Arts, the Institute of Urban Studies, and Pre-Admission Training—offering bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs to over 3,000 students under the guidance of more than 300 faculty members. The university emphasizes the art component in all its subject areas, drawing inspiration from Russian academic art traditions and the revolutionary ideas of Vkhutemas. It is a federally funded public institution providing higher education in architecture, urban and rural planning, design, arts, and related IT applications. The university aims to train versatile professionals capable of practicing successfully in various creative industries, with a focus on cross-fertilization between architecture, design, and art. The campus is centrally located in Ekaterinburg, offering a unique blend of 19th-century merchant houses, Constructivist heritage, and contemporary high-rise buildings, creating an excellent teaching and learning setting. Student accommodation is available for international students.