#postgraduate studies

Vyatka State Agrotechnological University trains specialists in agronomy, biology, animal science, veterinary medicine, agricultural engineering, and economics.

VSMU named after N. N. Burdenko offers high-quality education and conducts R&D in medicine, biology, and pharmacy.

Belgorod State Technological University named after V.G. Shukhov is the largest specialized Russian university in the construction materials industry, civil engineering, power engineering, and information technology.

Astrakhan State Technical University (ASTU) is a major educational center in the Caspian region. Today, ASTU is a leading educational institution within the Federal Agency for Fishery.

For some majors, there is postgraduate education for deeper immersion in future professions. PhD degree is the final stage of higher education for academic staff training.

The Russian higher education model is similar to European standards. However, it has its specific features. Along with the Specialist degree, a traditional form of higher education for Russia, there is a two-tier system.