Khetagurov North Ossetian State University

North Ossetian State University after K.L. Khetagurov (NOSU, , СОГУ; ) is a university in Vladikavkaz, Russia. It was founded in 1920 and was named after Kosta Levanovich Khetagurov. The university is directed at education, cooperation, and innovation. Faculties At present, the university consists of 22 Faculties offering pre-university training and postgraduate studies. The University administrates Scientific and Research Institute for Sustainable Development of Mountain Territories, Republic of North Ossetia Alania Institute of History and Archaeology, Institute of Ossetian Language History and Development. International cooperation International cooperation has always been one of NOSU development priorities. Since 2000 the university has initiated and participated in joint research and academic projects with the European Commission, the UN, International Research Institute of Stanford University. In recent years more than 500 students and faculty participated in international conferences, workshops, and scientific exchange programs (USAID, IREX, DAAD, Fulbright, Tempus, Copernicus, etc.). Campus NOSU has two academic buildings in different parts of the city and two dormitories that can accommodate about 300 students. According to rector of the university, Alan Ogoev, the university plans to build a new 500-seat dormitory to have more places for foreign students.