Saratov State University was founded in June, 1909 and named after Emperor of Russia Nicholas II. First university buildings were designed by architect Karl L. Miufke. Vasiliy I. Razumovsky, a famous scientist, doctor and public person became the first rector of Saratov University.Saratov State University is a large information center. It includes regional Scientific Library named after V.A. Artisevich; Volga Region Center of New Information Technologies; Computer Center; SSU Publishing House. Saratov State University is a member of the Federal network of universities having supercomputers. The University is on the list of 42 nano-industrial centers included in the National nano-technological network.
Research and Education institutions, centers and laboratories, museums and innovation departments form an important part of the University. They include Research Institute of Nanostructures and Biosystems, Natural Science Research Institute, Institute of Archeology and Cultural Heritage, Botanical Garden, Regional Center of Computer Technologies in Industry, Technopark innovation Center, 3 Technology Transfer Centers, Multi-access Centers, and a Business Incubator.
Faculty of Biology
Faculty of Geography
Faculty of Geology
Institute of Pre-University Education
Institute of Continuing Professional Education
Institute of Arts
Institute of History and International Relations
Institute of Sports and Physical Training
Institute of Philology and Journalism
Institute of Chemistry
Faculty of Mathematics and Mechanics
Faculty of Sociology
Faculty of Foreign Languages and Language Teaching Methods
Faculty of Computer Science and Information Technologies
Faculty of Nano- and Biomedical Technologies
Faculty of Nonlinear Processes
Faculty of Psychology
Faculty of Pedagogical and Special Needs Education
Faculty of Physics
Faculty of Philosophy
Faculty of Economics
Faculty of Law