Established in 1957, Kabardino-Balkaria State University is one of the leading scientific, educational, informational, social and cultural University in Nalchik city of Kabardino-Balkaria, Russia. 

On its 50th anniversary Kabardino-Balkaria State University received Certificate of Merit and Medal from State Duma for its outstanding services and achievements. In 2008, the University was ranked among the 100 best universities in Russia. In 2010, it also received an honorary diploma from the winner of the All-Russian contest “100 Best University of Russia in the field of science and education”. 

The University combines different levels of educational institutions, implementing educational programs of higher, secondary, post-graduate and additional professional education. Today Kabardino-Balkaria State University holds 11 place among classical universities in Russia. Currently Kabardino-Balkaria State University has 65+ departments with a teaching staff of 800+ highly qualified teachers, for thousands of the students.