It is a public university situated across the Volga River in Ulyanovsk, Russia. Moscow is around 440 kilometers away. With over 16,000 students, 68 majors, and six colleges, this university is among the biggest research universities in Russia. It improved its educational levels and undertook reforms. "Classical choice" served as its motto when it was founded in 1988. The institution employees 1238 seasoned professionals, the bulk of who hold doctorates; the remaining members have various science degrees.

In April 2017 Ulyanovsk State University won the competition of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation and received the status of a Flagship university of the Ulyanovsk region.

Additionally, students have the chance to get a degree that combines law and business. The well-known MBA program places a strong emphasis on finance and international business. The college provides 68 major options. It offers 14 internship programs, 29 resident training programs, and 66 postgraduate programs. For an extended period, the University has been providing "Hospice and palliative care" with funding from the "Health prom." The institution is making good progress in raising the standard of healthcare in the nation and the Ulyanovsk region.

The university maintains relationships with numerous international universities, including Hunan Normal University (China), Jaro Institute of Management and Research (India), University of Osnabruck (Germany), Shenandoah University (Virginia), Wesleyan College (Macon, Georgia), and Duisburg Essen University (Duisburg, Germany).