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Pre-higher
Education System
Duration of compulsory
education
Age of entry: 6
Age of exit: 17
Structure of school system
Type/level of education:
Primary
Type of school:
PRIMARY
Length of program (years): 4
Age level:
from 6 to 10
Type/level of education:
Basic Secondary
Type of school:
BASIC SECONDARY
Length of program (years): 5
Age level:
from 10 to 15
Certificate awarded:
ATTESTAT OB OSNOVNOM OBSCHEM OBRASOVANII (BASIC SECONDARY
SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE)
Type/level of education:
Upper Secondary
Type of school:
UPPER SECONDARY
Length of program (years): 2
Age level:
from 15 to 17
Certificate awarded:
ATTESTAT O POLNOM SREDNEM OBRASOVANII (UPPER SECONDARY
SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE)
Description of secondary
school system
The State guarantees open and free access to basic secondary
education. Basic secondary school class studies take 30-32 hours per week,
senior secondary school studies take 34-36 hours per week. Secondary education
leads to the award of the attestat o polnom srednem obrasovanii after five
years of basic secondary followed by two years of upper secondary.
Higher Education System
Structure of system
Higher education is provided by public and non-public
accredited higher education institutions (HEI). Education in public HEI
is free of charge. Higher education is under the jurisdiction of the State
Committee for Higher Education of the Russian Federation, which is responsible
for accreditation and licensing of HEI and for development and maintaining
State Educational Standards. There are three levels of higher education:
1) incomplete higher education (2 years at least); 2) basic higher education
(4 years) leading to the bakalavr's degree, the first university level
degree; 3) advanced higher education (total number of years of post-secondary
education: 5-6 years or more). HEI are authorized to award the magistr's
degree or specialist's diploma (e.g.lawyer, engineer). There are two levels
of doctoral scientific degrees: Kandidat Nauk degree (the first level)
and Doktor Nauk degree (the second, highest level). The following higher
education reforms are under way in Russia: 1) diversification of higher
education; 2) humanization; 3) decentralization of management, university
autonomy; 4) creation of non-public (private) sector of higher education.
There are 548 public HEI and 206 private HEI in Russia; the State Committee
finances 219 public HEI, 96 HEI are financed by the Ministry of Education
(training of teachers). There are about 3000 non-university level educational
institutions - technikum, uchilische, college.
Main types of higher
education institutions in country
Type of institution: UNIVERSITET
Translation:
UNIVERSITY
Type of institution: ACADEMIA
Translation:
ACADEMY
Type of institution: INSTITUT
Translation:
INSTITUTE
Type of institution: TECHNICHESKIY
UNIVERSITET
Translation:
TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
Type of institution: COLLEGE
Type of institution: TECHNIKUM
Translation:
TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Type of institution: UCHILISCHE
Translation:
SPECIALIZED INSTITUTION
Main laws/decrees governing
higher education
Name of law/decree:
Law "On Education"
Date:
1992
Institution type: all
types
Name of law/decree:
Standard regulation of Higher Education Institution (governmental resolutions)
Date:
1993
Institution type: all
accredited types
Name of law/decree:
Higher Education Law
Date:
1992
Institution type: to all
type of HIE
Name of law/decree:
Standard regulations of Higher Education (the government resolutions)
Date:
1993
Institution type: to all
type of HIE
Administrative structure
of higher education
Name of body:
The State Committee for Higher Education
Role:
Financing of 219 HEI, licensing of new educational
institutions, granting accreditation,
submitting proposals to the
government on further HEI development.
Address:
Street: Lusinovskaya, 51
City: Moscow
State/Province: Russia
Postal code: 113383
Telephone: 7-095-9545400
Telex: 411082 LUSIK
Fax: 7-095-2302796
E-Mail: root@com.rkcnit.msk.su
Name of body:
Russian Union of Rectors, Lomonosov Moscow State University
Address:
Street: Vorobjovy Gory
City: Moscow
State/Province: Russia
Postal code: 119899
Telephone: 7-095-9392032
Fax: 7-095-9390193
E-Mail: rsr@rector.msu.su
Name of body:
Association of Universities, Moscow University
Address:
Street: Main Building, Office 907-908, Leninskije Gory
City: Moscow
State/Province: Russia
Postal code: 119899
Telephone: 7-095-9395004
Fax: 7-095-9390064
Name of body:
Association of Non-Governmental Education Institutions
Address:
Street: Leningradskij prosp. 49
City: Moscow
State/Province: Russia
Postal code: 125468
Telephone: 7-095-2448080
Name of body:
Research Institute for Higher Education
Address:
Street: Podsosensky Per. 20
City: Moscow
State/Province: Russia
Postal code: 103062
Telephone: 7-095-9173677
Fax: 7-095-9160287
Academic year
Classes start:
September
Classes end:
June
Long vacation:
from 1 July, to 31 August
Languages of instruction
Russian
Stages and Organization of Higher
Education Studies
Higher
vocational/technical studies
Vocational and professional non-university level studies
are offered in technical, medical, economic and teacher training technikums
and uchilische (colleges). They offer a wide range of courses and programmes
to develop skills and vocational knowledge. Studies last between 2 and
3 years and lead to the State Diplom o srednem professionalnom obrasovanii"
(Higher Vocational Education Diploma), which is a middle-range specialist's
title (technicians, nurses, midwives etc.)
University
level studies
Stage 1:
Incomplete higher education
Description: This stage lasts a minimum of 2 years. It
is the first part of the bakalavr's programme. The course follows a specific
curriculum with an auditorium load of about 26-30 hours per week. Completion
of the course entitles the student to continue higher education or obtain
the Incomplete Higher Education Diploma.
Stage 2:
Bakalavr
Description: Studies for the bakalavr last at least 4
years of full-time university-level study. The programme follows a specific
curriculum with auditorium load of about 26-30 hours per week. The content
of courses is fixed in accordance with the State Educational Standard.
The programme includes professional and special courses in science, the
humanities and social-economic disciplines, professional training, completion
of final research paper/project and sitting for State final exams.
Stage 3:
Magistr's degree or Specialist's diploma
Description: The Master's degree is awarded after successful
completion of a programme requiring at least 2 years of full-time university-level
study beyond the bakalavr's degree. Programmes are research-oriented in
sciences and advanced studies. Specialist diploma programmes are professionally
oriented (engineering, law, medicine, etc.). Studies last 5 to 6 years
(2 years after the second stage). The programmes lead to a Specialist's
Diploma (engineer, lawyer, teacher, journalist...).
Stage 4:
Aspirantura (Kandidat Nauk programme) followed by Doctor Nauk programme
Description: Access to the aspirantura is competitive.
Candidates must have obtained a specialist's diploma or a magistr degree.
Studies last 3 years. The aspirantura prepares for research and professorial
activities. Students must learn teaching methods, information technology,
and pass qualifying (Kandidat Nauk) exams. They carry out independent research,
prepare and defend a dissertation in public. They are then awarded the
Kandidat Nauk degree. The Doctor Nauk programme is specific and its duration
is not fixed. It follows the Kandidat Nauk degree. After preparation and
public defence of the dissertation the Doctor Nauk degree (second doctoral
degree) is awarded. It does not always have an equivalent in other countries.
Teacher
education
Training of primary/basic
school teachers
Non-university level educational institutions (technikums,
colleges) train teachers for pre-primary and primary schools. The duration
of the course is 2 to 5 years. Some teacher training institutions of university
level train teachers for primary schools. The length of the course is 5
years. Graduates of these two types of educational institutions may exercise
the profession.
Training of secondary school
teachers
Teacher training is carried out in teacher training university-level
institutions. The programme lasts at least 5 years. Graduates may enterthe
profession.
Training of higher education
teachers
University teachers must follow post-graduate programmes
and obtain a scientific degree.
Non-formal
studies
Distance higher education
It is in the stage of creation.
Lifelong higher education
Lifelong education consists in
external studies.
Higher education in industry
Upgrading courses for industrial
workers and specialists in different branches of the national economy.
Grading system
Usual grading system in (upper)
secondary school
Pass, "2" - unsatisfactory,
"3" - satisfactory, "4" - good, "5" - excellent.
Highest on scale: 5
Pass/fail level:
pass, "3"(satisfactory) / "2"(unsatisfactory)
Lowest on scale:
2
Main grading system generally
used by higher education institutions
unsatisfactory, pass, satisfactory,
good, excellent
Highest on scale: excellent
Pass/fail level:
satisfactory, pass/unsatisfactory
Lowest on scale:
unsatisfactory
Other main grading system
used
accepted/non-accepted (for candidate's
and doctor's dissertations)
Admissions to Higher Education
Admission
to Vocational/Technical Studies
Admission to higher vocational/technical
or other professionally oriented non-university level studies
Secondary school credential/certificate/diploma(s)
required for entry
Name of sec. school credential:
ATTESTAT O POLNOM SREDNEM OBRASOVANII
(SECONDARY SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE)
Minimum score/requirement: satisfactory
Total number of years of primary
and secondary school study: 11
Other admission requirements
established at national level
Obligatory institutional competitive
exams/tests.
Numerus clausus established
in the country for students entering higher vocational/technical education
At level of institutions: Y
At country/state level: Y
Admissions
to university level
Secondary school credential/certificate/diploma(s)
required for entry
Name of sec. school credential:
ATTESTAT O POLNOM SREDNEM OBRASOVANII
(SECONDARY SCHOOL LEAVING CERTIFICATE)
Minimum score/requirement: satisfactory
For: all accredited Higher Education
Institutions
Total number of years of primary
and secondary school study: 11
Alternative(s) to these credentials:
Diplom o srednem professionalnom
obrasovanii (Higher vocational education diploma).
Other admission requirements
established at national level:
Obligatory competitive institutional
exams/tests.
Numerus clausus established
in the country for students entering university level education
At level of institutions: Y
At country/state level: Y
Admission
for foreign students
Special admission requirements
for foreign students at national level:
Definition of a "foreign"
student: Student who does not have Russian citizenship
Quotas established for foreign
students:
At institution level: N
At country/state level: N
Special entry regulations
for foreign students in country/state:
Student visa and financial guarantees
Health requirements:
yes
Language proficiency requirements
for foreign applicants whose first language is not the language of instruction
Are there examinations at institution
level? Y
Requirements at national level
Name of exam or requirement:
Pre-academic year to study Russian.
Other special academic requirements
for foreign students set up at national level:
Students must have completed secondary education. There
is a compulsory pre-academic year for those who do not know Russian or/and
for those with weak pre-university training. They must successfully pass
the entrance exams. Foreign nationals entering universities should not
be older than 28 (35 for postgraduate studies).
Authority to whom foreign
student applications should be addressed:
Application to individual institutions:
Y
For entry to: All higher education
institutions and to all academic and pre-academic programmes.
Application to national/central
body: Y
For entry to: All higher education
institutions.
Name of national/central body:
The State Committee for Higher Education
Address of body:
Street: Lusinovskaya,51
City: Moscow
State/Province: Russia
Postal code: 113833
Telephone: 7-095-2379763
Telex: 417278
Fax: 7-095-2360171
Earliest application closing
date for foreign students admissions
For Tech./Voc. non-university
level studies: 15 July
For first university level studies:
1 April
For advanced/doctoral studies:
1 April
Reference to further
information materials on foreign students admissions
Title:
Higher Educational Institutions of Russia. Catalogue.
Author:
ed. V. Shadrikov
Publisher:
Publishing House of the Udmurt State University
Year of publication: 1994
Recognition of studies and
qualifications
System of "recognition" or
"accreditation" of studies completed and credentials awarded within the
country:
Description:
Higher education institutions that are accredited by the
State Committee for Higher Education of the Russian Federation, may issue
State Diplomas which are recognized within the country. Non-accredited
educational institutions issue their own non-state diplomas which are not
officially recognized.
Practice regarding access
to the professions:
State diplomas give access to professions which require
higher education qualifications. Access to some professions (law, medicine)
is regulated by special rules.
Policy for transfer and recognition
of studies and degrees between institutions of the country:
Transfer to accredited universities is possible only from
accredited universities. Transfer conditions are determined by university
statutes.
Recognition of studies
completed and credentials awarded in foreign countries
Bodies primarily addressing
questions relating to the recognition of foreign credentials and studies
in higher education
Name of body: Department on
the Recognition, State Committee for Higher Education
Address:
Street: Lusinivovskaya, 51
City: Moscow
State/Province: Russia
Postal code: 113833
Telephone: 7-095-237-8312
Fax: 7-095-230-2089
E-Mail: root@com.rkcnit.msk.su
Recognition of foreign credentials
to enter an institution: Y
Recognition of foreign credentials
to enter a profession: Y
Description of services provided
and types of students dealt with:
informing about recognition of credentials; control of
activity of advisory body "Russian council on equivalency. Russian and
foreign students.
Name of body: Ministry of
Education
Address:
Street: Chistoprudnensky bulv., 6
City: Moscow
State/Province: Russia
Postal code: 101856
Telephone: 7-095-9241784
Fax: 7-905-9246989
Recognition of foreign credentials
to enter an institution: Y
Recognition of foreign credentials
to enter a profession: N
Description of services provided
and types of students dealt with:
Accreditation of High comprehensive and vocational schools.
Other authorities responsible
for accreditation and recognition of foreign credentials and studies:
The Supreme Attestation Committee is responsible for
the recognition of doctoral degrees. Address: 21, Nezhdanovoy Ul., Moscow,
103852, Russia. Fax (095) 921-80-48, tel. 229-33-77
Special provisions/practices
set up for the recognition of studies pursued and credentials obtained
abroad
For access to higher vocational/technical
non-university level studies:
Application form; legalized credentials. Credentials
and certificates received from the recognition body are sent to corresponding
institutions.
For access to university level
studies:
Application form; legalized credentials. Credentials
and certificates received from the recognition body are sent to the corresponding
institution.
For access to advanced studies
and research:
Application form; legalized credentials from the State
Committee for Higher Education of Russia. Credentials and certificate received
from the recognition body are sent to corresponding institutions
For the exercise of a profession:
It is necessary to receive a certificate recognizing
the qualification, degree, title or diploma by the State Committee for
Higher Education of the Russian Federation
Principal multilateral agreements adopted by the country relating
to recognition of studies, degrees and diplomas
Name of agreement: UNESCO CONVENTION ON THE RECOGNITION
OF STUDIES, DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES CONCERNING HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE STATES
BELONGING TO THE EUROPE REGION
Year of signature: 1979
Name of agreement: UNESCO CONVENTION ON THE RECOGNITION
OF STUDIES, DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES CONCERNING HIGHER EDUCATION IN THE ASIA
AND PACIFIC
Year of signature: 1983
Name of agreement: CONVENTION ON RECOGNITION OF STUDIES,
DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES IN THE STATES OF EUROPE (UNESCO)
Year of signature: 1979
Name of agreement: REGIONAL CONVENTION ON RECOGNITION
OF STUDIES, DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES IN THE STATES OF ASIA AND PACIFIC (UNESCO)
Year of signature: 1983
Name of agreement: STATES MEMBERS OF COMMON OF INDEPENDENT
COUTRIES EDUCATION SECRETARIES' CONFERENCE' DECISION
Year of signature: 1993
Principal biliteral agreements signed by the country relative to
recognition of studies, degrees and diplomas
Country: Finland
Agreement name/reference: INTERGOVERNMENTAL PROTOCOL
ON THE MUTUAL RECOGNITION OF EQUALITY OF THE HIGHER EDUCATION DIPLOMAS
Date:
7 December, 1979
Country: Bulgaria
Agreement name/reference: AGREEMENT ON EQUIVALENCY OF
CREDENTIALS AND DEGREES
Date:
21 March, 1972
Country: Hungary
Agreement name/reference: AGREEMENT ON EQUIVALENCY OF
CREDENTIALS AND DEGREES
Date:
11 October, 1974
Country: Vietnam
Agreement name/reference: AGREEMENT ON EQUIVALENCY OF
CREDENTIALS AND DEGREES
Date:
10 February, 1978
Country: Iraq
Agreement name/reference: RECORD ON EQUIVALENCY OF DEGREES
Date:
12 February, 1978
Country: India
Agreement name/reference: RECORD ON EQUIVALENCY OF CREDENTIALS
AND DEGREES
Date:
24 November, 1987
Country: Spain
Agreement name/reference: AGREEMENT ON EQUIVALENCY AND
MUTUAL RECOGNITION OF CREDENTIALS AND DEGREES
Date:
26 October, 1990
Country: China
Agreement name/reference: AGREEMENT ON MUTUAL RECOGNITION
OF THE DIPLOMAS AND DEGREES
Date:
20 May, 1995
Country: Cuba
Agreement name/reference: PROTOCOL ON EQUIVALENCY OF
CREDENTIALS AND DEGREES
Date:
4 November, 1971
Country: Peru
Agreement name/reference: PROTOCOL ON EQUIVALENCE OF
CREDENTIALS AND DEGREES
Date:
28 October, 1987
Country: Poland
Agreement name/reference: AGREEMENT ON EQUIVALENCY OF
CREDENTIALS AND DEGREES
Date:
10 May, 1974
Country: Syria
Agreement name/reference: PROTOCOL ON EQUIVALENCE OF
CREDENTIALS AND DEGREES
Date:
28 September, 1966
Country: Algeria
Agreement name/reference: PROTOCOL ON EQUIVALENCE OF
CREDENTIALS AND DEGREES
Date:
12 May, 1969
Country: Yugoslavia
Agreement name/reference: AGREEMENT ON MUNUAL RECOGNITION
OF CREDENTIALS AND DEGREES
Date:
15 March, 1988
Student services
Main student services
at national level
Name of service: Main office
for social development of the State Committee for Higher Education
Address:
Street: Lusinovskaya, 51
City: Moscow
State/Province: Russian Federation
Postal code: 113833
Telephone: 7-095-2373234
Telex: 411082 LUSIK
Fax: 7-095-2360171
Category of service provided:
Social and welfare services
Are these services available
to foreign students? Y
Name of service: Office for
foreign specialists training of the State Committee for Higher Education
Address:
Street: Shabolovka, 33
City: Moscow
State/Province: Russian Federation
Postal code: 113833
Telephone: 7-095-2375400
Fax: 7-095-2360171
Category of service provided:
Academic and career counselling services
Are these services available
to foreign students? Y
Name of service: International
relations' service Center "INTEREDUCATION"
Address:
Street: Shabolovka, 33
City: Moscow
State/Province: Russian Federation
Postal code: 113833
Telephone: 7-095-9545168
Category of service provided:
Special services/Centre for foreign students
Are these services available
to foreign students? Y
Is there a national social
security system health insurance for home students? Y
Is it available for foreign
students? Y
Details on social security
for foreign students:
Health services for foreign
students as for the Russian students is free of charge.
Special travel concessions
for students:
By road: Y
By rail: Y
By air: Y
Is it available for foreign
students? N
Principal national
student associations and unions
Name: Russian Association
of Students' trade-union organizations.
Address:
Street: 2 Baumanskaya, 5
City: Moscow
State/Province: Russian Federation
Postal code: 100705
Telephone: 7-095-2636154
Student
expenses and financial aid
| Tuition and fees for national students |
Tuition and fees for foreign students |
| Minimum: Russian Ruble |
Minimum: US Dollar 1000 |
| Maximum: Russian Ruble |
Maximum: US Dollar 8000 |
|
Financial aid available for Higher Vocational/Technical
studies |
Financial aid available for first degree studies |
Financial aid available for advanced/doctoral studies |
| Grants for foreign students: |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| Grants for home students: |
Y |
Y |
Y |
| Loans for foreign students: |
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| Loans for home students: |
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Main body(ies) providing
information on foreign student financial aid
Name: Office for foreign specialists
training of the State Committee for Higher Education
Address:
P.O. Box: 113833
Street: Shabolovka, 33
City: Moscow
State/Province: Russian Federation
Postal code: 113833
Telephone: 7-095-9545168
Fax: 7-095-2360171
Grants/scholarships:
Y
Category(ies) of foreign students
dealt with: All
Name: International relations
service Center "GOSVUZSERVIS"
Address:
Street: Shabolovka, 33
City: Moscow
State/Province: Russian Federation
Postal code: 113833
Telephone: 7-095-9545216
Fax: 7-095-9523190
Grants/scholarships:
Y
Category(ies) of foreign students
dealt with: All
Publication(s) listing
scholarships/grants/loans available
Title:
newspaper "POISK"
Publisher:
Russian Academy of Scienes, State Committee for Higher Education of Russia
Title:
Study Abroad, 1996-1997
Publisher:
UNESCO
Year of publication: 1995
International Cooperation
Principal national bodies responsible for facilitating international
cooperation and exchanges in higher education
Name: The State Committee
for Higher Education
Address:
Street: Lusinovskaya, 51
City: Moscow
Postal code: 113383
Telephone: 7-095-9545400
Telex: 411082 LUSIK
Fax: 7-095-2302796
E-Mail: root@com.rkcnit.msk.su
Participation of country in multilateral or
major bilateral higher education exchange programmes
Name of programme: TEMPUS
Name of programme: Student exchange
programs with Consortium of American colleges and universities
Name of programme: Student exchange
programs with American Council of Teachers of Russian Language
Source:
International Association of Universities (IAU) updated 1995/1996
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