Students From all Over the World Get Acquainted with the Russian Higher Education System

11:50, July 9, 2024

The "Summer University" started at UrFU [photo report]

On July 8, "Summer University" started at UrFU: 400 students from Russia, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, Armenia, Uzbekistan, South Ossetia, Moldova, India, Mexico, Algeria, Jordan and South Africa gathered at the university. At the same time, the Summer University started in Kazan (Volga Region) Federal University and Siberian Federal University.

"I welcome you to the heart of the Urals, to one of the most powerful, economically developing regions of the Russian Federation. I am sure that your days at UrFU will be remembered forever, because we have prepared a very rich program. You will get the best knowledge and a wonderful experience of communication, both with teachers and with each other in all six areas," noted Victor Koksharov, Rector of UrFU.

The project participants will undergo an educational program in six directions and nine tracks: "Business 5.0: New Solutions and Leaders of the Digital Era", "Humanities 5.0: Digital Transformation of Society", "Legal Cooperation of States in the Context of the Greater Eurasian Partnership Idea", "Higher School Professor in the Digital Era: Opportunities and Challenges", "Manage, Lead, Succeed! How to do effective business in the changing world", "Information technologies & Artificial intelligence", "Mechanical Engineering and Robotics", "Food Biotechnologies". They will work on projects and get acquainted with the capital of the Urals during two weeks.

"We want to familiarize you with the system of higher education in Russia and the changes that are taking place in it. The Ural Federal University is one of the brightest platforms where practically all new programs that are currently being implemented in Russia are embodied: both advanced engineering schools and world-class scientific educational centers. As a result, students receive the most up-to-date knowledge and can realize themselves in completely different directions," emphasized Andrey Keller, Director of the Sociocenter.

In addition, the first day of the project participants started an educational program. They learned more about soft skills and listened to lectures on their professional tracks, for example, business informatics, social design, project management and others. In the evening, a tour of Ekaterinburg awaits them.

Daria Guzenko

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The news article was translated by UrFU International Marketing Office.
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