Russia will simplify work rights for international students
International students will be able to work while studying in Russia without needing to file additional documentation thanks to a new bill that is being introduced in the upper house of the Russian Parliament.
The First Russia-UK University Rectors Forum
The First Russia-UK University Rectors Forum took place in Moscow on November 12-13. This Forum was the result of joint efforts of the Russian Rectors’ Union, Universities UK International, Lomonosov Moscow State University, British Council, and British Embassy Moscow.
RUDN and Rosatom will train staff for African projects
Vladimir Filippov, Rector of Peoples' Friendship University of Russia, and Alexey Likhachev, Director General of Rosatom, signed an agreement to promote new knowledge and advanced technologies from Russia in African countries.
Is Africa the future for recruiting international students?
Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank, delivered a statement at a meeting in Equatorial Guinea. He said: “Together and united, Africa will be unstoppable.”
Danish Government Scholarships under the Cultural Agreements
In accordance with the Cultural Agreement Program between Denmark and Russia, some scholarships are available for Bachelor's, Master's and PhD students from Russia.
Over 7,000 foreign students will study IT at Russian universities
Russian universities have plans to attract more than 7,000 foreign students by 2021 to implement the program ‘Human Resources for the Digital Economy’ of Rossotrudnichestvo.
Russia and Iraq have signed a Memorandum of understanding
The Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation and the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research of the Republic of Iraq have signed a Memorandum of understanding in Moscow.