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Navigating the Russian Higher Education System: A Comprehensive Overview
Russia boasts a rich history of educational excellence, dating back to the establishment of its first university in 1724. Today, the Russian higher education system continues to train skilled professionals and innovative thinkers in many diverse disciplines. This article delves into the stages of education within the Russian higher education system, including Bachelor's, Master's, and Specialist’s programs.
22.08.2023
Russian Higher Education System and the Red Diploma: Everything You Need To Know as an International Student
Russia has long been recognized for its rich cultural heritage, scientific advancements, and high-quality education system. One remarkable achievement that is highly sought-after by students is the red diploma, which holds immense prestige. In this article, we will explore what it represents and the notable benefits it offers, particularly for international students.
11.07.2023
ITMO First Vice Rector Joins Yandex as Education Director
Daria Kozlova, ITMO’s First Vice Rector, will combine her current duties with heading education at Yandex, setting an example for integration between universities and business.
14.11.2022
ITMO University Retains Position Among Interfax’s Top 15 Russian Universities
On June 23, the news agency Interfax published its annual National University Ranking. ITMO University maintained its position among the top 15 universities in Russia. A total of 358 universities were assessed, including over a 100 participants of the federal program Priority 2030.
23.06.2022
Academic Corporations, Not Universities: Skolkovo Institute Head Andrey Volkov on the Future of Universities and PIs in Russia
A series of open lectures was held as part of ITMO PI School: Rising Stars on May 18-19. The event brought together leading experts from the Skolkovo Innovation Center, academia representatives, and ITMO research leaders to discuss which specialists universities need and how Russian science and education sectors are transforming in general. One of the speakers was Andrey Volkov, the head of Skolkovo’s Public Strategy Institute, a professor at the Moscow School of Management, and a supervisor of Project 5-100 and the Priority 2030 program, who spoke about how the transformation started, how universities are changing today, and why they should evolve into academic corporations instead.
20.05.2022
ITMO and Four Russian Universities Launch Soft Skills Consortium
ITMO University, Higher School of Economics (HSE), the Ural Federal University, Tomsk State University, and University of Tyumen created the Consortium of Universities for the Development of Universal Competencies. Together, this new team will focus their efforts on developing soft skills at universities and ensuring that they become a rightful part of higher education in Russia.
03.02.2022
‘Universities Must Maintain a Dialogue:’ ITMO First Vice Rector Daria Kozlova at Far-East Session of Priority 2030 Program
On November 25-26, the city of Khabarovsk played host to the first strategic session of the national program Priority 2030. Participants joined forces to flesh out the next specific steps in the transformation of the Russian Far East’s universities and the development of education in various regions of Russia. Discussions were moderated by rectors of the nation’s top universities, including Daria Kozlova, ITMO University’s First Vice Rector and head of its 2030 Development Strategy.
26.11.2021
Prime Minister of Russia Recognizes ITMO as the Best Engineering School Nationwide
ITMO University is one of the best engineering schools in Russia, according to Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin. He recently visited the new under-construction campus of Kapitza Phystech Lyceum of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, attended classes, and talked with the school’s students and graduates. At the meeting, he shared plans for large-scale support of engineering education in Russia.
03.09.2021