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ContentsWhy Nizhni Novgorod? 2

Location 2History 2Nizhni Novgorod Today 3Cultural and Leisure Activities 4Sport 4Climate 4Top Things to Do in Winter 5

Why Lobachevsky State University of Nizhni Novgorod? 6Opportunities for International Students 8Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree Programmes taught in Russian 10Russian Language Programmes

Preparatory Courses 11Individual and Group Programmes 12Russian Language and Cultural Studies for International Students 12Summer School «Russian Summer» 12

Bachelor’s Degree Programmes taught in EnglishInformation Technologies 14International Relations 16Economics 18

Master’s Degree Programmes taught in EnglishMathematics and Computer Science 21Management 22

Student Life 24Student Activity 24Student Council 24Library and Computer Access 24

Study Placement in Russia 26Research Scholarship 27Summer School Scholarship 27Semester Abroad Scholarship 27State Scholarship 27

Admissions 28Application Deadlines 28

Standard Entrance Requirements 28How to Apply 28


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Welcome to Study in the Heartland of European Russia!

Why Nizhni Novgorod?

LocationIt is situated in the European centre of Russia on the confluence of the

Volga and Oka rivers 439 km to the east of Moscow. Due to its location, Nizhni Novgorod may be referred to as one of the most picturesque Russian cities.Travelling to Nizhni Novgorod couldn’t be easier. Through the «Strigino» international airport, river port and railway Nizhni Novgorod is connected with other cities of the country and of the world. Moscow is just an hour away by air and four hours by train.

HistoryNizhni Novgorod was founded in 1221. The place of the Volga and the

Oka confluence attracted the attention of the grand duke Georgy (Yury) Vsevolodovich (the grandson of Yury Dolgoruky, the founder of Moscow). The image of Nizhni Novgorod is many-sided. Through the history the city was a «fortress», «the homeland of militia», which liberated Moscow from Polish invaders, «the Russia’s pocket», «the third capital» of Russia after Moscow and St.Petersburg, a «closed city» with many fortifications. Every epoch has left its trace in the city’s history. [ [

Founded nearly 800 years ago, Nizhni Novgorod has retained many of its unique historic monuments, masterpieces of architecture and traditional culture. The city is on the UNESCO list of the top hundred cities worldwide that are most valuable in terms of culture.

The Nizhni Novgorod region is one of the richest regions in Russia for its variety of folk handicrafts such as Khokhlomskaya and Gorodetskaya paintings, Pavlovo metal art forging, Kazakovo filigree and wonderfuly painted Semenov matreshkas. Many of them have become the symbol of Russia and are popular all over the world.

Nizhni Novgorod TodayThe city’s perfect location promotes its economic and social

growth. Nizhni Novgorod is the fifth largest city of Russia populated by approximately 1,3 million people. Nizhni Novgorod is one of Russia’s most traditional and beautiful cities. It is the capital of Volga Federal district, the centre of Nizhni Novgorod Region, and a recognized capital of Volga-Vyatka Economic Region.

The business and industrial potential of Nizhni Novgorod sets it into the first five cities to live among more than a thousand towns of Russia. The city of Nizhni Novgorod is not only a centre of culture, industry and research with a developed infrastructure, but it is also a large educational centre of Russia.

It is a city with a well-developed infrastructure including an underground network, a great number of hotels and cultural and entertainment centres.


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Cultural and Leisure ActivitiesIn Nizhni Novgorod you will find a lot of opportunities for an interesting

pastime cinemas, entertainment centres, night clubs, restaurants, stadiums, well-equipped sport and fitness centres and so on.

Nizhni Novgorod is home to over 60 museums, exhibitions halls and galleries where you can learn about the city’s history, lives and work of its celebrities, achievements in art and culture, science and engineering.

There are eight theatres including the Drama Theatre, Comedy Theatre, Opera House, several chamber and symphonic orchestras, ballet and dance groups.

In the evening you can visit bright shows, foot tapping parties, karaoke bars, cafes&pubs or discover the nightclubs for dancing the night away.

Nizhni Novgorod State Philharmonic Hall named after M. Rostropovich is worldwide known among all judges of classic music. Russian and foreign musicians regularly put on concerts for classical music lovers here.

You will find in Nizhni Novgorod cinemas with every level of comfort and service to fit every taste - from the small ones with art-house movies to the multiplexes with the IMAX format.

SportNizhni Novgorod is a city with a long sporting tradition and today is home to

no less than five professional sports teams competing at the highest professional level: the Nizhni Novgorod Basketball team, the FC Volga Football team, the Torpedo Ice Hockey team, the Start Bandy team and the Skif women’s Ice Hockey team.

There are more than 10 swimming pools, 15 ice skating rinks, 4 cross-country ski trails, 2 mountain ski centers, race track and lots of football and multi-sport centres. Nizhni Novgorod was included in the list of the cities to host the FIFA World Cup in 2018.

ClimateThe climate of Nizhni Novgorod is temperate continental with four distinctive

seasons. In Russia, the Celsius scale (0C) is used to measure air temperatures. Summers are usually dry, sunny and warm with the average mid-afternoon temperature about +250С in July, sometimes temperature exceeding +300C.

Spring and Autumn can be quite unsettled, sometimes with sun and rain or snowfall and strong winds on the same day. Winter is from December to March and usually with snow and the average temperature about -120С. Nizhni Novgorod is exceptionally beautiful in winter!

Top Things to Do in Winter

Lace up and go ice skating Enjoy a winter walk in the park

Have a snowball fight

Build a snowman

Learn how to snowboardor downhill ski

Go sledding

Go cross-country skiing

Invite friends to a tea party and enjoy a hot cup of tea on a cold day

Meet Ded Moroz and Snegurochka

(Russian Santa Claus and his granddaughter)

Become a fan ofTorpedo Ice Hockey team


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Why Lobachevsky State University of Nizhni Novgorod?

The Lobachevsky State University of Nizhni Novgorod – National Research University (UNN) was established in 1916. In 1918 it became the first State Higher Educational Institution of Soviet Russia. In 1956 the University was named after the great Russian mathematician and founder of non-Euclidean geometry Nikolai Lobachevsky.

Today UNN is classified as one of the top classical research universities in Russia. In 2009 Lobachevsky State University of Nizhni Novgorod was awarded a prestigious category «National Research University» by the Government of the Russian Federation.

Lobachevsky State University of Nizhni Novgorod is ranked 74 by the QS World University Ranking BRICS, and has five QS Stars for Excellence in Teaching, Employability, Innovation, and Facilities.

UNN is one of only 15 Russian universities awarded in 2013 with a prestigiousgrant of the Government of the Russian Federation to implement the LeadingUniversities International Competitiveness Enhancement Programme.

UNN is one of the leading classical research universities in Russia. Being an innovative university, UNN provides highquality research-based education in a broad range of academic disciplines and programmes in accordance with the best traditions of Russian Higher Education. The combination of high educational quality and accessibility of education due to a great variety of educational programme types and forms of training is a distinctive feature of the University in today’s global knowledge economy.

At present more than 30 000 students and post-graduate students from more than 65 countries of the world are studying at UNN. The structure of the University comprises of 16 faculties and 8 scientific-research institutes.

Training on all educational programmes is conducted by a highly qualified teaching staff of which over 70% of them have a Ph.D. or Doctorate of Science degrees.

Holding the leading positions among Russian universities, it is a worldwide recognised institute of higher education: UNN is represented in the Executive Board of the Deans European Academic Network (DEAN), it is a member of the European University Association (EUA) and Association of Leading Russian Universities.

The University is actively involved in cooperation with foreign partners, it has won many international awards and works in close connection with various Russian and the largest transnational high-tech companies (Intel, Microsoft, NVIDIA, Cisco Systems, Sberbank, YAZAKI) and has contract relations with more than ninety foreign educational and scientific centres.

The UNN has been implementing a great number of international projects, funded by the European Commission, IREX (the International Research & Exchanges Board), National Fund for Staff Training and other widely known organisations. The University also closely cooperates with the institutes of the Russian Academy of Sciences.


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Opportunities for International Students

Faculty for International Students is an innovative and dynamic faculty providing international education at UNN.

There are around 500 international students from over 65 countries of the World (Asia, Africa, Australia, Europe, North America and ex-USSR states) studying at UNN.

International students at UNN are offered a broad variety of educational programmes:Preparatory Course

It is a pre-university (foundation) course, which includes preparation of international students who plan to apply for degree programmes taught in Russian. The Programme includes the Russian language and field-specific disciplines training. The programme duration is one academic year if started in the fall semester, and one year and a half if started in the spring semester.

Short-Term Programmes «Russian Language and Culture Studies»Such programmes are organised throughout a year and include courses of the Russian language and culture of various duration with the content tailored to the needs of a particular student, or a group of students.

Summer School «Russian Summer»The Summer school provides an opportunity to study Russian language and also get acquainted with diverse and fascinating Russian culture! The duration of the Summer School Programme is 4 weeks.

Wide Range of Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree Programmes More than 250 Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programmes in such areas as economics, finance, law, international relations, psychology, sociology, history, journalism, advertising, information technologies, programming, physics, radio physics, mathematics, mechanics, chemistry, biology, sports and others.

PhD ProgrammesUNN offers a broad variety of doctoral programmes in different areas. All the classes are given in Russian (assumed, you have a specialist’s or master’s diploma). The length of programme is three or four years depending on the speciality. Find out more at www.unn.ru/eng/departments/doctoral.html

Bachelor’s Degree Programme «Information Technologies» taught in EnglishIt is a specialised programme for English-speaking International students instructed in English by the leading UNN professors and IT-practitioners on the modern IT base of UNN. This programme is aimed at training experts in high-level programming for hi-tech companies of the information industry.

Bachelor’s Degree Programme «International Relations» taught in EnglishThis programme brings together most important approaches to understanding political world around us, refining analytical and practical skills useful for a whole range of future careers and activities. It is a degree designed for those who like to draw connections among political, economic and social phenomena worldwide.

Bachelor’s Degree Programme «Economics» taught in EnglishThe programme provides students with both the theoretical and practical knowledge in all fields of economic activity. Students graduating with a degree in Economics are highly qualified specialists, they are ready to carry out analytical, research, consulting, administrative and teaching work. International students are offered two training options (specializations), both opening up first-rate possibilities for employment worldwide: International Economics & Markets and Finance & Credit.

Master’s Degree Programme «Mathematics and Computer Science» taught in EnglishThe programme focuses on computer modeling, simulation and visualization of technological and economic processes. This allows graduates to work not only in the field of information technology where they need to process and present the information, but also in areas requiring the development of mathematical models, data analysis, developing computational algorithms and their implementation.

Master’s Degree Programme «Management» taught in EnglishA Master’s degree in management is gaining popularity in business education, and the number of students enrolled in the programme is growing rapidly worldwide. The programme is designed to train professionals skilled in market research technology, creation and development of competitive businesses, management of large companies, who can also be involved in research and teaching.


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Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree Programmes

Being one of the leading classical research and innovative universities in Russia, UNN offers the broad variety of degree programmes in the Russian language.

Area UNN Degree Programmes

Biology, Chemistry Biology, Ecology and Natural Resource Management, Chemistry, Fundamental and Applied Chemistry (Specialist), Chemical Technology

IT Fundamental Computer Science and Information Technologies, Applied Mathematics and Informatics, Applied Informatics, Software Engineering, Information Systems and Technologies

Physics, Radiophysics

Physics, Radiophysics, Information Security of Telecommunication Systems (Specialist), Electronics and Nanoelectronics, Nanotechnology and Microsystem Devices

Mechanics and Mathematics

Mathematics, Mathematics and Computer Science, Mechanics and Mathematical Modeling

Economics, Finance, Management

Economics, Management, Finance and Credit, Commerce, State and Municipal Governance, Customs (Specialist), Business Informatics

International Relations, Tourism, History

International Relations, Political Science, Foreign Regional Studies, Tourism, History, Pedagogical Education (History), Cultural Studies, History of Arts

Social Sciences Sociology, Social Work, Psychology, Work psychology, Human resource management, Philosophy

Philology Journalism, Publishing, Philology, Advertising and Public Relations (PR)

Law Law, Forensic Science, Archives and Records Management

Sports Physical Education

Preparatory Courses

Faculty for International Students offers preparatory courses to international students who wish to attend the University Degree programmes in Russian. These courses provide instruction in the Russian language (30 academic hours a week) and basics of the main subjects corresponding to the selected field of study and necessary to enter the chosen degree programme (Natural Sciences, Humanities, or Economics).

Admission to the University is based on the results of the final examinations at the end of the preparatory courses. Successful trainees receive a University Certificate, which entitles the holder to enter the UNN.

To ensure that each trainee gets maximum attention, the studies at the preparatory courses are organized in groups. Additional individual lessons may be arranged for some students, when required. Only highly skilled instructors holding degrees in philology, psychology and other relevant subjects work in this programme.

Currently students representing more than 30 countries are undergoing their training in this pre-university programme. Student groups comprise trainees of different nationalities, which encourages mutual contacts and enrichment of cultures, helps to adapt easier to the new conditions.

Every year UNN students take high places in Russian Language contests and competitiones, festivals of national cultures.

Preparatory Courses normally last one academic year if started in the fall semester, and year and a half, if started in the spring semester. The studies at the preparatory courses are organized in groups.


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Individual and Group Programmes

Russian Language and Cultural Studies for International StudentsRussian language courses are very popular with international students

coming to Russia. UNN has vast experience of teaching Russian to foreigners. From the early 1990s, Russian language courses for international students have been running at the University at the Faculty of Philology. Over the years, we had students from such countries as the USA, Germany, Great Britain, Finland, France, Sweden, Denmark, Italy, Spain, Norway, the Netherlands, Czech Republic, South Korea and China.

Russian language programmes are tailored to individual requirements of our students and to their level (beginners, intermediate or advanced). Course durations may vary from one month to a full academic year depending on the needs of individual students. Russian language classes for advanced-level students may be supplemented by lecture courses in Russian literature, etc.

International students with sufficient knowledge of Russian can study at UNN on individual study programmes in the areas of their choice. It may be a semester (or a year) abroad arrangement.

Summer School «Russian Summer»The summer school will give you an opportunity to study not only Russian

language but also get acquainted with diverse and fascinating Russian culture!The duration of the Programme is 4 weeks. The Russian Language Summer

School Programme includes 20 academic hours a week along with 2 classes of Country Studies. During the classes you will learn a live, modern language and many other new and exciting things.

The classes are conducted by highly-qualified trainers. All of them are UNN graduates and outstanding specialists not only in Philology, but also in Psychology and Culture Studies. They will teach you about Russian history and culture, character and habits of Russians.

Together with them you will set off to a breath-taking journey into the unexplored and beautiful Russia. And you will also be able to make friends with students from all over the world.

The course also includes interactive games, discussions, development and discussion of the projects created by students. If desired, field trips, visits to museums, zoos, theaters and cinemas can be organized for students.

Students have many opportunities to spend their leisure time in the City of Nizhni Novgorod, located in the very heart of the country. You can travel to Moscow, Vladimir and Suzdal, the oldest and the most magnificent cities of Russia, see the unique Makaryev Monastery, visit Diveyevo, the largest center of pilgrimage, and Boldino, where Russian genius poet Alexander Pushkin created some of his masterpieces.

Nizhni Novgorod also hosts many summer festivals, fairs and concerts. The night life of the city is also very comprehensive.


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Bachelor’s Degree Programme «Information Technologies» taught in English

This programme is aimed at training experts in high-level programming for hi-tech companies of the information industry. The UNN diploma is your prerequisite for being competitive at the world hi-tech labor market.

UNN is engaged in successful cooperation with major international IT companies (Cisco Systems, Intel, Microsoft, NVIDIA, IBM, MERA) that provide the University with advanced computer equipment and software. This ensures that the educational process is based on the latest achievements in this field of science and technology. At the University, there are research laboratories established with the support of Intel Corporation as well as educational centres of Microsoft and Cisco Systems.

The University of Nizhni Novgorod was named by Bill Gates, chairman of Microsoft Corporation, among the world,s ten leading universities in the field of high-performance computing. In 2013 UNN built the powerful supercomputer «Lobachevsky», which is the second fastest supercomputer in Russia.

The programme «Information Technologies» in English combines latest information technologies and classical education in best European traditions. Multimedia presentations are available for all study courses of the Bachelor’s Programme «Information Technologies». Classes take place in specialised multimedia classrooms suited for lectures and presentations as well as for practical training on modern personal computers.

Type of studies Full-time | 4 years

Amount of credits 240 ECTS

Language of instruction English

Mathematical Module:• Mathematical Analysis • Linear Algebra and Geometry• Discrete Mathematics• Graph Theory• Probability Theory and Mathematical Statistics• Differential Equations• Information Theory• Physics• Applied Probability Theory• Mathematical Logic• Algorithm Analysis• Computing Mathematics• Functional Analysis• Automata and Formal Languages• Optimization Methods • Nonclassical LogicGeneral Module:• Russian Language, Russian Culture• History of Russia• Philosophy• Philosophical Logic• Sociology• Economics• Concepts of Modern Natural Science• Wealth, Health Safety

Specialised Module:• Programming• Programming Language C++• Algorithms and Data Structures• Computer Architecture• Operating Systems• Database Technologies• JAVA Technologies• Computer Networks• Software Engineering• .NET Technologies• .NET Technologies (Advanced)• Computer Graphics• Introduction to MS Office• Programming for Mobile Systems• Internet Technologies• Artificial Intelligence and ExpertSystems• IT Project Management• Operations Research• Introduction to ParallelProgramming• High Performance Computing • Social and Ethical Issues of IT

List of Major Disciplines


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Bachelor’s Degree Programme «International Relations» taught in English

This programme is committed to excellence in leadership, public policy and international relations education. For more than 20 years, UNN has been educating professionals who serve in diplomacy, politics, public, private and non-profit organizations.

Through rigorous political and historic scientific research and hands-on experience, the UNN graduates and faculties stand up for human rights, strengthen markets, protect the environment, and cherish peace all over the world.

Our prospective students will find at UNN a powerful network of peers within which they can expand their knowledge, learn from one another, test new ideas, and remain at the cutting edge of research on foreign policy for years after their graduation.

The programme brings together the most important approaches to understanding the political world around us, refining analytical and practical skills, useful for a whole range of future career paths and activities. It is a degree designed for those who like to draw connections among the political, economic and social phenomena worldwide. It offers a fundamentally based education underpinned by analytical rigour.

The programme is intended for foreign students wishing both to do graduate research afterwards, as well as for careers in practical fields, domestic politics and diplomacy, international business and intelligence analysis areas demanding profound analytical skills coupled with impeccable foreign languages fluency.

Type of studies Full-time | 4 years Language of instruction English Amount of credits 240

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List of Major DisciplinesProfessional Part:• French Language• Russian History: Analytical Project• Modern History of International Relations• International Relations Theory and Systems Analysis• Emergency Management • International Conflicts Theory Basics• Applied Analysis of Contemporary Conflicts• Foundations of International and National Security• International and National Security: Applied Analysis• Russian Constitutional Law• World Religions• CIS Economic and Political Processes: Applied Analysis and Project• Contemporary International Relations: Applied Analysis and Project• Russian Foreign Policy-Making Process• International Public Law• Key Aspects of European Integration and EU Politics• International Organizations in The Modern World• Middle Eastern Policy of Russia• Political Communication• Regional Integration In The Americas: Main Trends and Future Prospects• Global Migrations Trends in World Politics• Diplomatic Russian• International English: Mass Media CourseHumanitary and Socioeconomic Part:• Basics of Political Science• Sociology• Philosophy• World History• World Economy and International Economic Relations• Introduction to Research Methods and Techniques• Russian Language• Russian HistoryMath and Natural Sciences Part:• Math Analysis and Computer Science Basics• Natural Science• Ecology• Computer Communications and Technologies


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Bachelor’s Degree Programme«Economics» taught in English

Lobachevsky State University of Nizhni Novgorod (UNN) has more than 50 years of experience in educating professionals in economics, management, finance and, more recently, entrepreneurship enriched by a favorable context of a historic industrial and commercial region, transformed nowadays into an area of knowledge and innovation.

Instruments, skills and attitudes acquired during the studies will allow students of economics to reach a sound professional level, and they will be highly sought after by private and state-owned enterprises and corporations, small and medium business entities, banks, insurance companies, other financial institutions and all levels of government.

Students graduating with a degree in Economics are highly qualified specialists combining both the theoretical and practical knowledge in all fields of economic activity, they are ready to carry out analytical, research, consulting, administrative and teaching work.

The teaching process is based on modern approaches such as critical thinking development, case study, cooperative learning, problem-based learning, individual students of economics are actively involved in various international programs of academic mobility, including some double degree programs. This testifies to the high quality of the UNN’s educational programs recognized by the Russian and international academic community.




Specializations

International students are offered two training options (specializations), both of which opens up exciting possibilities for employment worldwide: International Economics & Markets and Finance & Credit.

Specialization in International Economics & MarketsThe International Economics and Markets major will assist students in

developing a deep understanding of the global economic transformations and international economic relations as well as in acquiring practical skills useful for undertaking an economic activity abroad. Knowledge of foreign languages is particularly important today as hundreds of thousands of businesses around the world are actively entering foreign markets.

Specialization in Finance & CreditThis major prepares students for professional careers in the financial industry

focused on ensuring the functioning and development of enterprises of both the public and private sector by means of the rational organization of financial management.

B.A. in Economics provides a solid foundation for employment opportunities in:• Public corporations and private firms• Economic departments, committees, centers in public administration entities• Multinational corporations, joint ventures and international GOs and NGOs• Banks, insurance companies and other financial institutions• Universities, other educational institutions• Research institutions• National tax service and police, customs, and other law enforcement agencies dealing with issues in economics and finance• Non-profit organizations and funds. [


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List of Major DisciplinesProfessional Part:• Macroeconomics• Microeconomics• Econometrics• Statistics• Health, Wealth and Safety• Accounting• History of Economic Thought• Macroeconomic Forecast and

Decisions• Marketing• Management• World Economy and International

Economic Relations• Finance• Labor Economics• Business Economics• Public Economics• International Economic Activity• Healthcare and Education

Economics• Russian Economic Geography• Contemporary International

Economic Relations• International Finance• International Management• Strategic Analysis• International Commercial

Operations Organization in Russia• Public Sector• Market Infrastructure• Taxation• Monetary Economics• Doing Business in Russia• Russian Business Internalization

• Net Economics and International Net Cooperation

General Part:• History• Philosophy• Foreign Language• Law• Sociology• Business Ethics• Political Science• Russian Culture• Economic History• Economics of Innovation• Human Development Concepts• Theory and Practice of Oral

Communication• Regional EconomicsMath and Natural Sciences Part:• Mathematical Analysis• Linear Algebra• Probability Theory and

Mathematical Statistics• Optimal Decision Methods• Computer Science• Economic Mathematical Models • Concepts of Modern Natural

Science• Investment Analysis• Quantitative Methods for

Economics

Bachelor’s Degree Programme«Economics» taught in English

Master’s Degree Programme «Mathematics and Computer Science» taught in English

Master’s degree programmes in Mathematics and Computer Science aimed at developing professionals for systems integrators, software companies, large and medium-sized enterprises with their own IT departments, research organizations conducting research and development in the field of high technology. Mathematics and Computer Science graduates also progress onto a career in finance and investment analysis, in computing and industries which require algorithmic tools.

The programme focuses on computer modeling, simulation and visualization of technological and economic processes. This allows graduates to work not only in the field of information technology where they need to process and present the information, but also in areas requiring the development of mathematical models, data analysis, developing computational algorithms and their implementation.

A Master in Mathematics and Computer Science takes an in-depth look at the various fields of mathematics integrating a sizeable component on programming and new computer technologies. The programme establishes tangible connections between the various theories and methodologies unique to mathematics and computer science.

The students study a series of mathematical disciplines (Contemporary Algebra, Discrete Mathematics and Algorithms, Discrete Dynamical Systems, Advanced Ordinary Differential Equations, Chaos, Fractals and Dynamical Systems, etc), and a series of computer science disciplines (Computer Technology in Natural Sciences and Business, Microarchitecture Processors and Programming, Computer Geometry and Topology, Simulation and Computer Modeling in Economics and Social Sciences, Mathematical Modelling, Visualization of Dynamical Systems, and others).

Type of studies Full-time | 2 years Language of instruction English Amount of credits 120


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Master’s Degree Programme «Management» taught in English

A Master’s degree in management is gaining popularity in business education, and the number of students enrolled in the programme is growing rapidly worldwide. It allows students to synthesise non-business bachelor knowledge with skills in management, finance and business. The result is that students will gain a specialised qualification unlike any other.

The programme is designed to train professionals skilled in market research technology, the creation and development of competitive businesses and the management of large companies who can also be involved in research and teaching. The programme provides a detailed understanding of business principles, including modern strategic and investments analysis, managerial economics and psychology, corporate and international finance.

The University has a strong team of academic staff who are conducting high quality research in the areas covered by the degree. The programme «Management» has a strong international orientation, which helps our overseas students to enriche courses with their diverse experience of business and management.

A Master’s degree in management is a qualification for those wishing to enter work in brand, senior management, strategic development, financial and marketing management, investment analytics, CEO, consulting and training for organizations in different industries.

Training in the programme focuses on an in-depth study of:•General and specific functions and information

technology management;•Methods of solving modern operational,

tactical and strategic problems of the development of enterprises and organizations;•Internal relationships between supervisors

and subordinates, and ways to address specific problems in such relations, with a focus on creating a favorable psychological climate.




List of Major Disciplines

Professional Part:• Managerial Economics• Research Methods in Management• Modern Strategic Analysis• Corporate Finance• Theory of Organization and Organizational Behavior• Banking and Finance Law• Econometrics• Public Finance: Russian and International Approaches• International Finance• Advanced Portfolio Management• Modern Problems of Monetary• Circulation and Credit• Financial and Credit Risk Management• Russian language for Economics• International Economics/ Financial Strategy• Investments / Economic Analysis

General Part:• Managerial Psychology• Informational Systems in Economics• Monetary and Financial Regulation of Economy• Russian Language


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Student Life

Student ActivityThe University offers its students all the possibilities for creative and professional

fulfillment. During the school year, students can engage in a great variety of activities: culture and language clubs, sports clubs (from go-karting to parachuting), student business incubator, wits & humour competition, theater groups, the University choir, music and dance groups (modern, ethnic and Russian folk art), sports teams, the University newspaper and television, tourist club.

Leadership and creative workshops for student elite are organized every year, along with training seminars and workshops for married students, tours and scientific conferences.

International students are actively involved in campus life: together with Russian students they perform at concerts, celebrate student holidays, take part in competitions, festivals and sporting events, they are represented in the Student Council of the University.

The most popular and original events at the Faculty for International Students (FIS) include the ISOFT-NN football tournament, the Nizhni Novgorod Model of the United Nations, the New Year’s Concert of the FIS.

Student CouncilWithin the framework of inter-university activities, UNN actively participates

in the Nizhni Novgorod International Student Club. It also cooperates with various organizations, employers and authorities in the framework of support programs for international students.

The FIS Student Council, which sees its task in increasing the social role of students and promoting their participation in the academic and public life of the Faculty and the University, helps international students to realize their potential.

Library and Computer AccessStudents have access to over 2 000 000 items and to unique collection of

handwritten and early printed books, either through hard copies or electronically. There are variable loan periods for books and other items reflecting demand.

Our libraries provide students with access to computers with Internet and silent study areas to meet your various needs. Computer access is available in UNN main library and with wireless access throughout the University Campus students also have easy access to the Internet via a laptop.


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Study Placement in RussiaInternational students can take a study placement at UNN for one or two

semesters. A study placement that meets all the individual educational priorities will be developed for each student.

Upon the successful completion of the study placement international students will receive certificates with the information in English or Russian about courses passed, exams taken and grades received. These certificates can also include the information about the workload of each discipline based on the unified European credit system ECTS.

UNN is a member of European academic mobility programmes ERASMUS MUNDUS and ERANET PLUS.

ScholarshipsUNN offers a range of different scholarship programmes for international talented

students to help cover tuition fees as well as living expenses. Priority will be given to students with high academic performance and who have shown great interest and motivation to study at UNN.

The scholarship can cover tuition for any programmes at UNN including degree programmes (English or Russian medium), study abroad programmes/internships, Russian language programmes and Summer School programmes.

The scholarships are awarded on a competitive basis.Research Scholarship

UNN offers scholarships for postgraduate (Ph.D.) and Master’s degree students for taking part in internship programs with the aim of mastering modern research methods and implemen tation of research projects in priority research areas of UNN under the guidance of UNN’s leading scientists. Summer School Scholarship

UNN is able to grant a limited number of scholarships to Summer School «Russian Summer» from July 7th till August 4th. Whatever your nationality, our summer school aims to help you not only progress in Russian language but also get acquainted with diverse and fascinating Russian culture whilst living in the heart of European Russia. During our classes you will learn a live, modern language and many other new and exciting things.Semester Abroad Scholarship

UNN runs a varied and successful semester study abroad programme. The scholarship programme is designed for international students who wish to spend one semester at UNN, taking undergraduate or postgraduate courses in the areas of their choice. This may be taken as an accredited part of your degree. Such an experience offers you the chance to travel, explore another cultures, make lifelong friends and enhance your career prospects.State Scholarship

UNN gained the right to participate in the process of selection of foreign students for programmes financed from the federal budget within the limits set by the Russian Ministry of Education and Science.

UNN accepts application for the contest from those willing to have their tuition for undergraduate or postgraduate programmes paid for by the Russian Government. The Russian Ministry of Education and Science makes the final decision on the assignment of state scholarships based on the documents selected by UNN.

State funding completely covers tuition. The recipient is provided with a monthly bursary and a place in the student dormitory.

Find out more about scholarships http://www.fis.unn.ru/eng/scholarship/


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AdmissionsApplication Deadlines

} Summer School - June, 1} Degree Programmes in Russian - July, 15} Degree Programmes in English - September, 1} Russian Language Programme, Pre-university Preparatory Programme

(1 year) - September, 1} Russian Language Programme, Pre-university Preparatory Programme

(1,5 year) - January, 15} Individual Russian Language Programme - no deadline} PhD Programmes - July, 15

Standard Entrance Requirements

Bachelor’s Degrees: You should normally have (or expect to be awarded) a higher secondary or vocational education.

Master’s Degrees: You should normally have (or expect to be awarded) a Bachelor’s degree.

PhD: You should normally have (or expect to be awarded) a Master’s degree in a relevant subject area.

How to Apply

} Choose your programme of study} Review entry requirements} Check application deadlines} Send a filled-in application form (you can find it on www.fis.unn.ru) and

following documents:• copy of international passport,• medical certificate of no contraindication for studies abroad, including the results of HIV and tuberculosis test,

• copy of international document of education(if you are planning to enroll in higher education programme).

Documents

International Prospectus - topuniversities.com · Volga and Oka rivers 439 km to the east of Moscow. Due to its location, Nizhni Due to its location, Nizhni Novgorod may be referred