Russian State University of Tourism and Service
Russian State University of Tourism and Service is an ideal place for people who think globally, who are open to new knowledge, and who perceive learning as a way of life. Here you will find the united team of students and teachers who interact on equal terms throughout the educational process. RGUTIS has diversity of nationalities and cultures, the international approach, humanistic principles and the spirit of entrepreneurship. Therefore, we can say that RGUTIS has everything to educate a new generation of global leaders.
RGUTIS is a leading State University with more than 60 years of history, which now enrolls thousands of students from many different regions of Russia, as well as from foreign countries. In accordance with the rating of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation, RGUTIS entered the category of effective universities and they recognize it as a national leader in the field of training for tourism and service.
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Rector’s welcome
Dear applicants, students, graduates, teachers and employees of the university! Welcome to the website of the Russian State University of Tourism and Service.
Our university is a leading one in the field of tourism and service and has been maintaining leadership the absolute leader for decades. According to the study in December 2018 by the University of Indonesia in the framework of the international project “World University Ranking”, RGUTIS was among the 500 best universities in the world with the most sustainable development. At the end of 2018, our university got into the TOP 50 universities in Russia according to the ranking of Forbes magazine. In addition, in 2018 we got into the TOP 5 of Russian universities in the field of management in the ranking of demand for universities according to the "Social Navigator" of MIA "Russia today".
Our graduates are top managers of major companies, heads of domestic and international companies, and leaders of the Russian tourism and service industry. Our teaching staff is our particular pride. These are scientists recognized by the world scientific community: professors, doctors and candidates of science, associate professors and academicians. We invite leaders of the Russian business industry and excellent foreign experts to give lectures and teach master classes. The site provides up-to-date information about the life of the university, news in the field of science and education, information about competitions, university games, Russian Skills, grants, scientific and educational projects that both university teachers and students can attend. Studying at RGUTIS, you can achieve a lot already in your student years. Of course, it is not easy to study at our university. Therefore, much depends on each of you: try to learn new things, be curious, do not be afraid of difficulties and listen to the advice of your teachers.
Good luck to you! See you again on our website!
