Moscow State University

M. V. Lomonosov
Moscow State University
Московский государственный университет имени М. В. Ломоносова
Moscow State University Main Building
Motto
Наука есть ясное познание истины, просвещение разума
Motto in English
Science is clear knowledge of the truth, enlightenment of the mind
Scientia est clara cognitio veritatis, illustratio mentis (Latin)
TypePublic research university
Established23 January 1755 (1755-01-23)
RectorViktor Sadovnichiy
Academic staff
5,000
Students39,282
Location,
Russia

55°42′14″N 37°31′43″E / 55.7039°N 37.5286°E / 55.7039; 37.5286
CampusUrban
LanguageRussian
Colors   
AffiliationsAssociation of Professional Schools of International Affairs (cancelled in 2022)
Institutional Network of the Universities from the Capitals of Europe (suspended in 2022)
International Forum of Public Universities
Websitemsu.ru/en/
Building details
Location within Moscow
General information
Completed1953
Height
Architectural240 m (787 ft)
Top floor214 m (702 ft)
Technical details
Floor count42
Floor area1,000,000 m2 (10,763,910.417 sq ft)
Website
msu.ru/en/

Moscow State University (MSU), officially M. V. Lomonosov Moscow State University, is a public research university in Moscow, Russia. The university includes 15 research institutes, 43 faculties, more than 300 departments, and six branches. Alumni of the university include past leaders of the Soviet Union and other governments. As of 2019, 13 Nobel laureates, six Fields Medal winners, and one Turing Award winner were affiliated with the university.