Founded in 1909, Saratov State University is one of the oldest  and leading educational institutions of the country.
SSU has significant research and innovation potential  and plays an important role in socio-economic and cultural development of the region. (It is one of the developers and operators of Saratov Region high-tech development program).  The university is part of  international educational and research environment as  it cooperates with 56 European, Asian and American universities.
The University encompasses 13 faculties, 5 educational institutes and 3 colleges. They embrace 175 departments, including 10 corporate chairs. SSU has a campus in Balashov, Saratov Region that encompasses 9 faculties.