6,000 Graduates Received Diplomas Simultaneously

09:50, July 4, 2022

The graduation ceremony took place on the square in front of the university main building [photo report]

The graduation ceremony of the Ural Federal University ended with a celebration on the square in front of the Main Building of the university. Bachelor's, Master's and PhD students gathered together here to receive their long-awaited diplomas and to throw their academic hats up as a sign of graduation.

"I am sure your student years will remain in your memory as a wonderful time. Today we graduate more than 6,000 professionals. You have a lot to learn, and the quality education you received at Ural Federal University will be an excellent base for you. Meanwhile, your university friends will be a reliable support in your life. We will always be glad to see you both as students and graduate students, and as partners of the university," Victor Koksharov, Rector of UrFU, addressed to the graduates.

University partners and Evgeny Kuyvashev, Governor of Sverdlovsk Region, also congratulated the graduates. He presented diplomas to five graduates who especially distinguished themselves in different areas during their studies.

"During your studies you have gained maximum knowledge and made new friends. I am sure that the knowledge, skills and abilities you have gained will definitely be useful to you, the Sverdlovsk region and the whole country. I have no doubts that you will achieve everything that you have planned. Ekaterinburg is already by right the capital of students. Just think about it: 10% of the city's residents are students," said the governor.

During the event, the graduates also enjoyed a performance by a cover band, gift-giving and touching congratulations from their parents. Right on the stage, a hundred of the best graduates received their diplomas from the rector. They were awarded for their outstanding achievements in education, research, and social life.

In social networks live broadcast gathered more than 20 thousand views.

"UrFU is much more than just a university - it is a place that developed many qualities and competencies in me. I am grateful to the university and consider it really one of the best in the country. UrFU is a family," said Farhod Partov, the graduate of the Institute of New Materials and Technologies.

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The Ural Federal University graduation ceremony is the first celebration in Russia when thousands of graduates from the university receive their diplomas at the same time. The large-scale event was held for the 11th time.

At the initiative of the governor in the Sverdlovsk region, a unique program to support students - the "Campus" - is being developed. The project is scheduled to start in 2023, the year of Ekaterinburg's 300th anniversary. Under this project various benefits will be provided to students of Ural Federal University and other higher educational institutions of the region. These include educational loans at a reduced rate, partial compensation for rent, special discounts in stores, cafes, theaters, museums, sports clubs, and so on. Some of these benefits are supposed to be tied to the results of education in order to increase students' motivation, and some are guaranteed for the entire period of study. This initiative will qualitatively change the image of higher education in the Urals, making Ekaterinburg a true Russian student capital. In addition, some of the benefits are proposed to be extended to recent graduates as well.

The news article was translated by UrFU International Marketing Office
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