This section is devoted to the second level of higher education – Master’s degree, which appeared in Russia as a result of joining the Bologna system in 2003, which greatly simplified the admission of foreign applicants to Russian universities.
Master’s program is a continuation of the bachelor’s program, according to the two-level system 4+2 (4 years of bachelor’s + 2 years of master’s program), which allows getting more profound and specialized knowledge.
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The first prerequisite is a bachelor’s degree from any global educational organization or a specialist diploma from a Russian university. Note that you can graduate with a bachelor’s degree in one specialty and still get a master’s degree in another. This is a great opportunity to expand your competencies and get a new qualification.
The second condition is passing the interdisciplinary exam. Some universities in Russia also ask to write a motivational essay.
Russian universities offer both classic master’s programs in fundamental disciplines and innovative ones that will allow you to gain knowledge in the most relevant and related fields. We have prepared for you a selection of popular master’s programs.
Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University offers more than 40 master’s degree programs for international applicants. In 2010, Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University received the status of a federal university of the Russian Federation. Immanuel Kant Federal University is focused on innovations, but at the same time keeps the traditions of a classical university. It includes a research center, five scientific and educational centers, a research institute, more than 25 laboratories, a technopark, a business incubator and a design office. One of the most popular English-language master’s programs of study is Functional Nanomaterials. Students study modern experimental and theoretical methods for creating nanotechnologies and applications of functional nanomaterials. The program is run in partnership with Gdańsk University of Technology and gives students the opportunity to earn two degrees at once. The university is also known for its high level of training of lawyers. Students can choose from several legal programs, such as Lawyer in Law Enforcement or Lawyer in Public Law.
The National Research University Higher School of Economics also has a wide variety of programs. The Data Science program is unique in that its students not only study existing machine learning technologies, but also learn to analyze and construct mathematical models and data analysis algorithms on their own. They can solve problems of data search, storage and analysis, as well as interpret the results. Training is conducted in English.
One of the oldest educational institutions in Russia, founded in 1804, is Kazan Federal University. It offers more than 700 basic educational programs from chemistry to linguistics, among which more than 250 are master’s programs. The English-language program Oil and Gas is one of the most popular. Students learn how to locate oil and gas wells, monitor their productivity, and plan an optimal field development and operation program, taking into account potential oil and gas production volumes. Management and international relations programs, such as the English-language Digital Diplomacy program, are also very popular among undergraduate students.
National Research Technological University “MISIS” is famous for training highly qualified engineers in metallurgy and mining. NUST MISIS Master’s degree programs are among the most demanded in Russia and in the world. For example, the program Solar Energy. Science and Materials is aimed at training specialists in the field of solar energy study and conversion and is conducted in English.
Founded in 1959 at the Academy of Sciences, Novosibirsk National Research State University provides quality education for future scientists. Most faculty members are from institutes of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences. NSU has more than 115 master’s degree programs. Some of them are in English language. For example, Management in Oil and Gas. Training is focused on applied research and analytical work and includes visits to Siberian oil fields. After graduation, a career as a manager or analyst in energy and business awaits you.