Altai State University (ARY; Алтайский государственный университет) is a prestigious Russian university and one of the largest and most prestigious comprehensive universities in Altai Krai, located in Barnaul, Altai Krai, recognized by the Chinese Ministry of Education. It offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs in the fields of physics, chemistry, biology, technology, history, economics, languages, philosophy, law, education, psychology, society, politics, culture and others.