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Plekhanov University: A World-Class Technological University of Entrepreneurial Type

Plekhanov University – Russia’s first economic university, founded in 1907 by entrepreneurs.

Today, we combine tradition and innovation to shape the business leaders of tomorrow.

  • The first Russian university with a branch in the UAE, accredited by CAA
  • Cutting-edge education and hands-on training – our graduates are in high demand
  • Fastest career track – reach managerial positions in just 1.7 years

Study in Dubai, earn international degrees, and join a global business community!


Why choose us

  • INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION

    • Ranked among the top global universities (QS, THE)
    4th place in Russia for UN Sustainable Development Goals
    • Rankings: 601-800 in Business & Economics, 801-1000 in Computer Science

  • STUDENT LIFE

    • Modern campus in Dubai with advanced infrastructure
    • Opportunity to earn a dual diploma (Russia + UAE)
    • Internships & employment with leading international companies

  • OPPORTUNITIES

    • World-class education providing a competitive edge
    • Forbes ranking: among the top universities by billionaire alumni
    • Fastest career growth – reach managerial positions in just 1.7 years

  • HIGH STANDARDS

    • First Russian university in the UAE with CAA & KHDA accreditation
    • Bachelor's programs: Marketing, Finance
    • Master's programs: Digital Business, Corporate Finance

University news

Success stories

  • Arkady
    Novikov

    Faculty of Economics - Public Catering, Plekhanov University

    Arkady has created more than 30 successful restaurant projects, including Beluga, Vogue Cafe, GQ-Bar, Novikov Restaurant & Bar in London and other world-class restaurants. Winner of the “Men of the Year GQ-2004” award (nomination “Restaurateur of the Year”), Golden Bridge 2009 award (Business category), Commander of the Supreme Order of Italy "For Merit to the Italian Republic"

  • Ali
    Asadov

    Faculty of Economics, Plekhanov University

    Prime Minister of the Republic of Azerbaijan since 2019. 
    Ali Asadov is a seasoned economist and statesman. Under his leadership, key economic reforms have been implemented to modernize the country, attract foreign investments, and develop strategic sectors such as energy and infrastructure. He is also actively involved in initiatives focused on international energy security and programs aimed at improving the social sector.

  • Nguyen
    Thi Phuong Thao

    Bachelor's degree "Finance and Credit" and "Labor Economics", Plekhanov University

    The richest woman in Indochina, CEO of Vietjet Air. In 2011, she launched Vietjet all by herself, backed up by Vietnamese investors. Vietjet became the first privately-owned airline in Vietnam. She became a millionaire at age 21 and subsequently kept on building businesses until now.

  • Olga
    Dashevskaya

    Faculty of Marketing, Plekhanov University

    Founder and CEO of the communications agency PR Inc., head of the committee for the industry and projects promotion of the Association of Public Relations Consulting Companies. Two-time winner of Kotler Awards.

  • Ilya
    Sherbovich

    Faculty of Economics, Plekhanov University

    Investor and financier, founder, president and largest beneficiary of the United Capital Partners. In 2020 he took 135th place in the list of the 200 richest people in Russia according to Forbes.

  • Mathias
    Brook

    International School of Business and World Economy, Plekhanov University

    Vice President of Raiffeisen Bank
    He has deep expertise in economics and finance, with experience in international corporations where he developed financial strategies to enhance company competitiveness. He is also actively involved in research on sustainable economic growth and innovation in the financial sector.

  • Yulia
    Maksimovich

    Student of Faculty of Engineering and Economics

    Host Theatre and Lost
    Marketing Advisor of the Safmar Plaza hotel holding
    More than 16 years of experience in the hotel industry, working with such well-known brands as Marriott and Hilton
    Twice TEDx speaker and graduate of numerous programs in the hospitality industry
    Lecturer at the Plekhanov Russian University of Economics.
    Regional Director of the Global Woman Club community in Dubai.
    Chairman of the Plekhanov Russian University of Economics Alumni Club Dubai

  • Khabib
    Nurmagomedov

    Plekhanov University

    Ultimate Fighting Championship lightweight champion. He owns a mobile operator, a brand of protein bars, a fitness app for smartphones.

  • Andrey
    Melnichenko

    Faculty of Economics - Finance and Credit

    Successful Russian entrepreneur, philanthropist, founder of the Siberian Coal Energy Company and one of the largest producers of mineral fertilisers, EuroChem.

     

  • Konstantin
    Borisov

    Faculty of Economics

    Russian test cosmonaut. The third Russian cosmonaut to fly on the Crew Dragon spacecraft as part of the Roscosmos-NASA Cross-Flight Programme

  • Anna
    Schebsdat

    Master's degree in International Business and Economics

    Deputy Chairman of Eurasia Gulf in the UAE (a project to expand trade and investment opportunities between Eastern Europe, Central Asia and the Gulf Corporation Council countries), and is the head of the Foreign Investment and Relocation Committee at Heriot-Watt University (Dubai campus).

  • Daria
    Kanishcheva

    Student of Faculty of Business and Business Administration

    International Recruiting Partner at Yango (Ridetech), former Accenture and IBM employee, career development mentor for professionals and graduates

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).

  • Our UAE and global partners

  • CAA and KHDA Accreditation