Novosibirsk State Technical University - Study Structure

Study Structure

The training is conducted using a multilevel structure of education:

• The Baccalaureate (bakalavr) degree, delivering a broad understanding of fundamental Engineering Science and a thorough introduction to Economics, Management and Communication. Students are admitted through competitive examinations for students holding a Higher School Diploma or by virtue of outstanding academic records.

• The Specialist degree opens access to professional practice in areas like medicine, engineering and teaching, and it is also the traditional prerequisite for admission to doctoral studies. The qualification of Specialist Diploma is awarded after studies lasting 5 to 6 years. The diploma is awarded in all fields of study, including various specializations. The State final attestation for a Specialist Diploma covers the defense of a project or a thesis and State final examinations. The procedure for the State final attestation and for the award of the Diploma as well as the content of Diploma supplement are the same as for the Bachelor degree. The Specialist Diploma gives access to a PhD program or employment.

• The Master's (magistr) degree is generally of two years duration and has a more pronounced research focus in comparison to the Specialist Diploma. Each faculty has its own specific admission requirements.

• The Doctor of Science (doktor nauk) (corresponding to PhD) degree normally requires at least three years of study after the award of the Specialist Diploma or the Magistr degree.