Plekhanov University

About Plekhanov University

Plekhanov Russian University of Economics (PRUE) was founded in 1907 and stands as Russia's oldest university dedicated to Economics and Business. One of the largest universities, it demonstrates steady growth in the number of students from 13,000 in 2002 to approximately 50,000 in 2023. The University is ranked among Russia’s top 5 universities by RAEX 2022 and holds a position in the top 301-500 bracket in the QS World University Rankings. Plekhanov Russian University of Economics was the first Russian university to offer economics education. Today, as attention turns towards the MENA Region, Plekhanov University has expanded its global presence by establishing a branch in Dubai, the UAE, starting in 2024. Plekhanov University in the UAE holds an institutional license from the UAE Ministry of Education and is accredited by the Commission for Academic Accreditation (CAA) and the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA).