Ural State University of Economics is an annual and active participant in the competitions of the Youth Union of Economists and Financiers of Russia (MSEF). MSEF is a non-profit youth national public organization that works under the patronage of the Government of the Russian Federation and is aimed at promoting the formation of a new generation of Russian economists and financiers, meeting the requirements and demands of the time, as well as the development of a powerful economic and financial system in Russia. In 2019-2020, MSEF held 24 Olympiads and competitions.

February 8, the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation issued an order permitting, from 13.03.2021, to establish at Ural State University of Economics a council for the defense of theses for a degree of candidate of sciences (Ph.D.) and doctor of sciences.

Among the participants of the Russian student draughts competitions held in Chelyabinsk on February 4 -7, 2021, were USUE students: Master of Sports Matvey Nedbailo (group M-18-1) and Grandmaster Damir Rysaev (group IVT-19-3). Our students were successful: Damir became the winner of the competition and Matvey took fifth place.

The third International Moscow Academic Economic Forum will take place on May 26-27, 2021. The theme of MAEF-2021 is "Global Transformation of Modern Society and the Goals of Russia National Development."

The organizers of the XI Eurasian Economic Youth Forum "Russia and Regions of the World: the Embodiment of Ideas and Economy of Opportunities" have decided on the format of the main economic youth event in the Ural region. In 2021, it will be possible to take part in competitions and events of the forum both in-person and remotely.