Sirius University of Science and Technology was established by the Talent and Success Educational Foundation on the instructions of Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin, President of the Russian Federation and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Foundation, on July 1, 2019.
"Intellectual potential and modern research infrastructure should be concentrated here, conditions should be created for the practical implementation of research results, and for the work of world-renowned scientists and teachers."
The Talent and Success Educational Foundation was established on December 24, 2014, by prominent Russian government and public figures, scientists, athletes, artists, and musicians.
The Foundation's activities are aimed at the early identification, development, and subsequent professional support of children and youth who have demonstrated outstanding abilities in the arts, sports, natural sciences, and who have achieved success in technical creativity.
In accordance with Parts 3 and 4 of Article 21 of Federal Law No. 216-FZ of July 29, 2017, "On Innovative Scientific and Technological Centers and Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of the Russian Federation" (hereinafter, Federal Law No. 216), the University carries out educational activities based on a permit for educational activities issued by the Joint-Stock Company "Management Company of the Innovative Scientific and Technological Center Sirius."
According to Part 10.1 of Article 21 of Federal Law No. 216, University students have all the rights granted to organizations that have received the appropriate licenses and state accreditation to carry out educational activities in accordance with Russian legislation, and to students of such organizations. Educational and/or qualification documents issued by the University grant their holders rights similar to those provided to holders of educational and/or qualification documents of the standard form established by Federal Law No. 273-FZ of December 29, 2012, "On Education in the Russian Federation."