Baikal State University of Economics and Law (BSUEL), now legally Baikal State University (BSU), is a higher education institution in Irkutsk, Russia, known for research and education in economics, finance, management, law, journalism, advertising, humanities, and IT. Founded in 1930, it offers bachelor's, master's, PhD, and college programs, with branches in Bratsk, Yakutsk, Chita, and Ust-Ilimsk. The university has over 16,000 students and a highly qualified academic staff.