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BSPU was founded in 1930 and is one of the oldest educational institutions in the Far East of Russia. Now there are more than 400 faculty members and about 6000 students at ten departments. In BSPU, there are 72 specialties. The university also has 14 postgraduate courses, both pedagogical and non-pedagogical specializations. The University library had been the only scientific library in the Amur region before 1955. Now it counts more than 600.000 copies. There are six reading halls which can seat 600 people. In 2004 with the help of Heihe Institute, the library opened the class of Chinese studies, where students can read Chinese newspapers, watch Chinese movies and practice their pronunciation skills. There are 20 computer classes with Internet access and modern multimedia equipment. BSPU has its own printing office and 20 scientific laboratories and research centers: chemical laboratory of hetero-organic substances laboratory of modern educational technologies the center of environmental studies archeological museum the center of linguistics and communication insect laboratory University has established a strong partnership with leading Russian universities and scientific centers: Moscow State University, Moscow State Pedagogical University, Far Eastern State University, and others. BSPU has stable relations with many Chinese educational institutions: Heihe Institute, Qiqihar University, Harbin Institute of Technology, Heilongjiang University, Beijing Pedagogical University, Dongbei University of Finance and Economics, and others. There are regular student exchanges, joint scientific, cultural, and sports activities. About 300 international students are studying the Russian language at BSPU every year. BSPU and Heihe Institute, Suihua Institute are engaged in joint Bachelor’s Degree project in Philology where Chinese students study 1 year in Heihe / Suihua and then three years in Blagoveschensk. As a result, they obtain two diplomas: Russian and Chinese. BSPU established a Language Testing Center where foreigners can take the TORFL test (Test of Russian as Foreign Language). The issued certificate is accepted as an official proof of language proficiency throughout Russia. BSPU also has strong scientific and educational ties with Europe and the United States. In 1996 with the help of DAAD (German Service of Academic Exchanges), the university established Goethe Center, where students acquaint themselves with modern and classical German literature, attend lectures given by German specialists and improve their language skills. In August 2005, BSPU joined the consortium of Russian universities engaged in a distance learning project started by the Institute for International Studies at Stanford University (USA). Russian students study international relations, political science, and environmental issues. The best students take part in annual international student conferences. BSPU became a university network member collaborating with the Department of Culture and Cooperation of the French Embassy in Russia. As a result, BSPU established a Resource Center of French Language and Culture that provides students and professors with training aids and up-to-date information on educational and cultural programs organized by the French Embassy. Students often take language courses in China, Great Britain, the USA, Germany, during summer vacation. Blagoveschensk State Pedagogical University currently offers 72-degree programs in 10 areas of study. There are Bachelor Degree (4 years) and Master Degree (2 years) programs as well as postgraduate studies (Candidate of Science) available. BSPU also offers innovative degree programs developed jointly with our foreign partners. A double degree (two diplomas) or a degree from BSPU + Certificate are valuable advantages of these programs. View full university