St. Petersburg State University of Economics (UNECON)

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St. Petersburg State University of Economics or UNECON is one of the leading Russian universities with over a century experience in educating top professionals in economics and management.

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05.05.2025

We invite you to the International Acceleration Program“Natural Gas & Accelerator” within the framework of SPIGF 2025

In April 2025, the International Acceleration Program “NG&Accelerator” will be launched, which is held within...

24.12.2024

XII International Forum “Eurasian Economic Perspective” – 2024: results

The XII International Forum “Eurasian Economic Perspective” took place on 12-13 December in St. Petersburg...

28.11.2024

XVII International Scientific Conference “Energetika 21”

The 17th International Scientific Conference “Energetika XXI: Economy, Policy, Ecology” took place on 21-22 November...

11.11.2024

XII Annual International Forum “Eurasian Economic Perspective”

Saint Petersburg State University of Economics invites you to participate in the XII Annual International...

25.10.2024

International Hybrid Workshop “Decarbonisation: a Common Target, but Different Pathways”

The International Hybrid Workshop “Decarbonisation: a Common Target, but Different Pathways” was held by UNECON...

22.10.2024

Anniversary “Youth Day” took place in the framework of the 13th St. Petersburg International Gas Forum

The Youth Day was held on 9-11 October 2024 in St. Petersburg as part of...

UNECON International

250

international academic partners over the world

Member of 10 international associations

400

international events annually

international
faculty

2000+

international students from 18 countries annually

International Programs with the leading European universities

350

students going on long-term exchange programs annually

Why UNECON? Why St. Petersburg?

The Northern Capital Founded by Tsar Peter the Great in 1703
Population: 5 million
White nights: 50 nights, starting mid-May till the end of July
33 islands, 40 rivers and canals, more than 580 bridges
More than 200 museums and 70 theaters
8 years needed to view the entire collection of the Hermitage (at the speed of 1 min per item)
Every day about 2 million people walk the central thoroughfare of the city – Nevsky Prospect
Ancient Russian towns and monasteries in 2 – 3 hour ride from St. Petersburg (Novgorod, Pskov, Vyborg and many others).