Pacific National University (PNU), founded in 1958, is a major public university in Russia’s Far East teaching over 12,000 students—including around 1,000 international students—across 16 institutes and more than 200 programs  .It offers a wide range of fields from engineering and IT to law, economics, and design. PNU is known for its strong research output (over 1,700 publications), modern infrastructure—like extensive dorms, labs, and library—and active international partnerships with 70+ universities including double-degree programs . The university ranks among the top ~120 Russian institutions nationally and #4 in Khabarovsk . Its comfortable campus environment features on-campus medical care, a swimming pool, sports centers, and a vibrant student life with clubs, creative studios, and cultural activities