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Summer schools attract international applicants to Russian universities
In recent years, international summer and winter schools at Russian universities have become an effective tool for attracting foreign applicants.
Russian and German experts discussed the issues of university and academic science
The Russian-German University Science Forum and the meeting of young scientists from Russia and Germany took place on December 02-03 in Moscow.
The 15th FICCI Higher Education Summit in India
The 15th FICCI Higher Education Summit (FHES) took place on November 27 – 29, 2019 at Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi, India.
Russia to create 50 Pre-University Training Centers abroad by 2024
The tasks of the centers include bringing the knowledge of foreign applicants in accordance with the Russian educational system standards, as well as selecting talented students for participation in international olympiads
More than 30 Russian Universities in the THE ranking
A number of Russian universities participating in Project 5-100, including MIPT, MEPhI, and HSE, have entered the ranking of the world's best universities according to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
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.
Webinar 'How understanding neuroscience can help you transform your team and your organization'
Join us for a 45-minute webinar in which we will discuss how understanding neuroscience can help you transform your talent and ultimately your organization.
November 12, press conference on the MEDIAstrategy of Leadership in Education: Corporate, National, International Levels was held at the office of the Interfax news agency
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.
European Universities Initiative – Chances and challenges
The European Universities Initiative is undoubtedly the most discussed political project in higher education and research at the European Union level in recent years.
Belgian students demand free higher education
Members of the French-speaking student association protested outside the building of the Wallonia-Brussels Federation in Brussels to demand free education.
Uganda and Russia signed a Memorandum of cooperation in higher education
At the Russia-Africa Economic Forum in Sochi the Memorandum of cooperation in higher education was signed between the Ministry of Education and Sports of the Republic of Uganda and the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation.
As part of the Russia-Africa Economic Forum in Sochi the Republic of Angola and the Russian Federation signed the Agreement on Mutual Recognition of Education, Qualification and Academic Degrees.
The 10th ENQA General Assembly took place in Yerevan
The 10th ENQA General Assembly took place on 17-18 October 2019 in Yerevan, Armenia. The event was organised in cooperation with the National Centre for Professional Education Quality Assurance Foundation (ANQA).
Moscow School of Management SKOLKOVO operates a five-year Global Education Program that provides public grants to pay for higher education in foreign universities.
Call for participation – Webinars under the aegis of APQN devoted to Quality Assurance
Internationalization of higher education. Cooperation with quality assurance networks and agencies. International student recruitment.
Regional universities move up in QS University Rankings: Emerging Europe & Central Asia
Regional universities in Russia have strengthened their positions in QS University Rankings: Emerging Europe & Central Asia.
New Model of State Control (Supervision) in Education
In October 2019 the Agency for Strategic Initiatives «Tochka Kipeniia» (Moscow) at Higher School of Economics together with the Federal Service for Supervision in Education and Science held the seminar «New Model of State Control (Supervision) in Education under the Mechanism of a «Regulatory Guillotine».
HED Webinar under the aegis of APQN took place on October 10, 2019
Internationalization of higher education. Cooperation with quality assurance networks and agencies. International student recruitment and academic mobility. Development of inter-university partnership.
Joint Master's programs to be launched by RANEPA and University of London
Joint graduate programs will be launched by the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration (RANEPA) and the University of London Worldwide.