The Federal State Autonomous Educational Institution of Higher Education "Patrice Lumumba Peoples' Friendship University of Russia" traces its history back to 1960. Since its foundation, students and scientists of the university have been free to study and conduct scientific research outside the political context, following the principles of friendship and mutual support.

Today, the mission of the university is to unite people of different cultures with knowledge, to form leaders who make the world a better place. RUDN offers various fields of study and specializations: technical, scientific, medical, economic, humanitarian. Studying foreign languages at the university, students receive the qualification of a certified translator (from one, two or even three languages). Today, the university unites representatives of 160 countries and 500 nationalities. For students, RUDN offers exchange programs, "double diplomas" together with foreign universities, as well as internships and internships in leading Russian and international companies.