Study Abroad in Russia

The Russian Federation (Russia) is the world's largest country in area, being almost twice as big as either the USA or China. Comprised of far-eastern Europe and northern Asia, it is bounded by the Arctic and Pacific Oceans on its northern and eastern coasts. It has land boundaries with thirteen countries. It has many types of terrain: broad plain with low hills west of the Urals; vast coniferous forest and tundra in Siberia; uplands and mountains along the southern border regions. With its wealth of natural resources, a well-educated population, and a diverse industrial base, Russia continues to experience severe difficulties in moving from its old centrally planned economy to one which is market-based.

Ranges from temperate to Arctic continental. Winter weather varies from short-term and cold along Black Sea to long-term and frigid in Siberia. Summer conditions vary from warm on steppes to cool along Arctic coast. Much of Russia covered by snow six months of year. Weather is usually harsh and unpredictable. Average annual temperature of European Russia 0°C, lower in Siberia. Precipitation low to moderate in most areas; highest amounts in northwest, North Caucasus, and Pacific coast

Education system
Education system in Russia is similiar to European and American education systems:
2 cycle system:
undergraduate level: Bachelor degree
postgraduate level: Master degree and Ph.D.
Credit transfer system.
Academic exchange programs on basis of ECTS (European Credit Transfer System).
European diploma supplement.

There is one difference between Russian and European education systems: 5-year engineer / specialist diploma programs.

Russia joined to Bolonia agreement (Intagrating process of developing common European education system). So, the number of non-degree programs in Russia is decreasing.

Being a holder of the Secondary School Certificate or an equivalent, you can study through all levels, starting from Bachelor to Doctoral Studies.

A degree or diploma holder of any higher school can be admitted to a successive learning level after accreditation of his/her prior learning. The university can offer you instruction either in Russian or in English.

Those who would like to take courses in Russian must be fluent in Russian and present the Russian Language State Certificate as evidence. The most effective way in reaching this goal is to take the one year Preparatory Course.

Preparatory level
International students who intend to take a main course in Russian should first take a one-year Preparatory Course. Russian language training is the core of this course. At the same time you will perfect knowledge in mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology and will be acquainted with Russian history and culture. Upon successful completion they'll be awarded with the Preparatory Course Certificate and the Russian Language State Certificate (TORFL) on successful passing of Test of Russian as a Foreign Language at the First Level. Both certificates are recognized by any Russian university.

Bachelor’s Degree
The first two-year study level includes modules in natural sciences, mathematics, socio-economics, humanities and a few speciality oriented modules. The study modules of the second level (the next two years of study) include advanced profession-oriented modules, subjects in natural sciences, electives from special socio-economics modules and training in industrial and other companies. A Bachelor's degree holder could be employed as a middle-rank engineer/specialist.

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the holder can continue his/her studies to earn the Engineer's/Specialist’s Diploma (1 year) or Master's Degree (2 years).

Engineer's/Specialist's Diploma
The professional study courses leading to the Engineer's/Specialist’s Diploma ensure the training of well-qualified professionals in engineering and technology (Engineer's Diploma) or in economics, humanities, etc. (Specialist’s Diploma). The engineer’s courses include special disciplines and modules in modern technology and technological equipment oriented towards engineering creativity and invention, carrying out the interdisciplinary projects, and industrial training.

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The Engineer's/Specialist’s Diploma and the Master’s degree are equal both for recognition and posterior education in Russia and overseas.

Master’s Degree
The professional educational courses leading to the Master's Degree (two years after Bachelor's level) include special disciplines and modules, which explain new achievements in science and technology additionally to those in the Bachelor’s Degree courses. The courses are oriented towards scientific creativity, pedagogical activity, practical and research work.

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TPU Master’s Degree holders have an opportunity to continue their research work and to earn Ph.D. after 1-2 years.

Doctoral Studies (Ph.D.)
The training of well-qualified specialists for teaching and research lasts for 3 to 4 years and ends in the public defense of a Ph.D. thesis. If you are studying for a Ph.D. as a full-time postgraduate you can expect to finish your research within 3 years. If you take university Master’s Degree course you will have an opportunity to continue your research work and to earn Ph.D. after 2 years. The period of part-time or distant doctoral training is about 4 years. The duration could be altered.As a rule, students carry out real scientific and engineering investigations with the use of modern laboratory equipment, prepare scientific papers for publication and participate in national and international scientific conferences. All these are fulfilled under the guidance and supervision of leading university scientists.

Cities
Russia has some of the world's best known cities, and we are pleased to feature a some of the most beautiful places throughout Russia.

Russian cities include Moscow, Perm, Chelyabinsk, Kalingrad, Sochi, Vladimir, Khabarovsky, Pskov, Nizhny-Novgorod, St. Petersburg, Kalingrad and other Russian Cities such as Kazan, Tver.

Moscow, the capital of Russia is located on the river Moskva in the western region of Russia. The real flavour of Moscow is situated in all the small nooks and crannies on every street

Every visitor to Moscow is irresistibly drawn to the Red Square, the historical and spiritual heart of the city, so loaded with associations and drama that it seems to embody all of Russia's truimphs and tradegies

Explore the history of Russia in Pskov. To say that Pskov is an old city is an understatement – it celebrated its 1 100 year anniversary in the year 2003. It is one of the oldest cities in Russia and though it's alive with business and development, one cannot but help notice its timelessness

Currency For hundreds of years the unit of Russian currency has been the ruble .It is divided into 100 kopecks. The ISO 4217 currency code for the Russian ruble is RUB

economy
In terms of natural resources, a well-educated population and developed industrial base Russia could be considered a wealthy country. However, its economy experiences formidable difficulties in moving from its old centrally planned economy to a modern market economy.

Major Exports Russia's major exports are fuels, energy, metals, machinery & equipment, chemicals, and oils.

Major Imports Russia's major imports are machinery & equipment, food and agricultural raw materials, chemicals and metals.

Major Export Markets Main export markets are Ukraine, Germany, Belarus, Netherlands and China.

Major Import Markets Russia's main import markets are Germany, Ukraine, Belarus and the US.