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The Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science & Technology enjoys the unique distinction of being the first-ever university in Pakistan, which ultimately uses Urdu as the primary language of instruction and teaching. The university was established on 13th November 2002 under Ordinance No. The President of Pakistan promulgated CXIX of 2002. As per the provision of this Ordinance, the university has its principal seat in Islamabad. The university started functioning in November 2002 by taking over two federal government colleges, namely Federal Urdu Science College, Karachi, and Federal Urdu Arts College, Karachi. The principal seat of the university at Islamabad commenced its teaching programs in November 2003. First, the university established two faculties viz Faculty of Economics and Management Sciences and Faculty of Information Technology and Computer Science, with an immediate focus on teaching the subjects of Business Administration and Computer Science. The university may establish any number of colleges, institutes, and campuses anywhere in or outside Pakistan as may be prescribed.

Federal Urdu University of Arts, Sciences & Technology is enthused by the grand vision and knowledge of some of the top universities worldwide. We at this University believe that every individual has the potential to play a significant role in the development process after shaping their personalities into resourceful professionals; we are here to help students use their strengths to become more energetic contributors towards individuals and the nation’s success. We have merged the theoretical knowledge with practically performed projects to prepare students for real-life work-related challenges. Recognition of FUUAST with all the monitoring councils relating to the available disciplines is excellent support for the quality of education imparted at FUUAST. The Federal Urdu University of Arts, Sciences & Technology enjoys the unique distinction of being the first-ever University in Pakistan, which ultimately aims at using Urdu as the primary language of instruction and teaching. The University was established on 13th November 2002 under Ordinance No. The President of Pakistan promulgated CXIX of 2002. As per the provision of this Ordinance, the University has its principal seat in Islamabad. To impart education in the Urdu Language as a medium is the primary objective of this University and equipping students with the English Language to compete with international expertise. One of its primary objectives is to make available modern and advanced education in Arts, Science, and Technology, particularly Information Technology, to the people who cannot afford it. Every University has a culture that develops with time as the institution ages and matures. In all diversity, however, there is one common ground to aim for academic excellence. With this as a driving force, and with the availability of resources, any institution can achieve the goal of providing the best education and producing the best engineers, scientists, artists, scholars, and above all, citizens. Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science & Technology is highly regarded for its strong academic departments, including Economics, Computer Science, Business Administration, Urdu. With the rapidly transforming innovative approach to teaching, research, and learning, we are slowly but surely establishing a good reputation among employers. FUUAST stands amongst the top 10 leading research universities in selected areas.

Ural Federal University (UrFU) is one of Russia's largest higher educational institutions, bringing together fundamental education and an innovative approach towards the challenges of modern times. We aspire to become a world-class university in the heart of Eurasia committed to the complex and sustainable development of research and teaching. Currently, the University is home to almost 35 000 students from 80 countries globally and more than 4 000 faculty members, including the top-notch global experts in natural sciences, engineering, and social sciences. Our 17 Institutes offer about 400 Bachelor, Master, and Doctoral Programs in natural sciences, engineering, social sciences, humanities, economics, and management taught in Russian and English. The number of UrFU alumni exceeds 360 000 people. Breakthrough studies are pursued in 72 research excellence centers. The University is open to international collaboration having almost 400 partners worldwide and being an active participant of such initiatives as BRICS Network University, SCO Network University, CIS University. Ural Federal University was established within the frames of implementing the Russian Federation's long-term development concept as one of the global leaders in education, innovation, and research. The Mission of Ural Federal University is increasing competitiveness, re-industrialization, the formation of human, scientific and technological potential, sustainable modernization of traditional economy branches, and development of postindustrial economy branches of the Ural Federal District. To form the research, education, and innovation cluster in the Ural Federal District, become the leader in natural sciences, engineering, and humanities, and join the global leading educational and competence centers' ranks. The University's strategic aim at the first stage of the development plan is to become the leader among Russian federal universities and higher educational institutions of the Ural Federal District in education, research, and innovation. Ural Federal University, robust global connections internationalization is one of the University's top priorities. UrFU has established partnerships with about 400 foreign universities from 64 countries of the world the University actively participates in international network projects: BRICS Network University, CIS University, SCO University, University of the Arctic (UArctic), Association of Sino-Russian Technical Universities. Ural Federal University became the first Russian University to be noticed by Fitch Ratings Agency. This agency included UrFU into the Long-Term Foreign- and Local-Currency Issuer Default Ratings ("IDR") at the "BB+" level. The University was also assigned a National Long-Term Rating of 'AA (rus)' and a Short-term foreign currency IDR of 'B'. Ural Federal University made it to the top three leading Russian universities as per the number of the Russian Science Foundation grantees. According to the contest conducted by the Pension Fund of Russia, Ural Federal University was declared the best employer. UrFU Endowment fund entered the list of three university leaders obtaining the maximum financial support from Potanin Foundation. Ural Federal University was one of the winners of the Best Taxpayer 2013 contest. The Ural Federal University electronic archive is ranked first in Russia and was included in the top-400 Webometrics Open Archives' Ranking of World Universities. The Specialized Educational Scientific Center (SESC) of UrFU confirmed its status as the Urals' best school. It was included in the top 10 of the best Russian schools, according to the study of the Moscow Center for Continuous Mathematical Education, conducted with the Federal Ministry of Education and Science's assistance. Ural Federal University took several positions in the top-5 of the "Quality of admission to the state-funded places in the RF public universities" ranking prepared by the Higher School of Economics with the Federal Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation. The UrFU Department of Journalism made it to the top ten in ranking 100 Russian universities, training Bachelors of Mass Media. This ranking was prepared by the Ministry of Communications and Mass Media of the Russian Federation. Business School of UrFU was included in the world rating of the best 1000 Business Schools, prepared by the Eduniversal Agency, ranking 12th among the best Russian business schools.

SFedU traces its history back to 1915. Over 33 thousand SFedU students (the 2015 data) have already had the opportunity to appreciate the advantages of studying at SFedU; the deserved top place occupied by SFedU in the academic rankings of Russian universities the well-established traditions maintained by SFedU in the area of education and research the image which is positive and looks attractive to the prospective applicant. Diverse opportunities for postgraduate and further education the well-developed network of university branches in the South of Russia, A leading position in the area of innovations and research integration of research into education a winning combination of fundamental and applied research highly reputed schools of thought open-minded and creative teaching staff up-to-date research facilities and appliances collaboration with the Russian Academy of Sciences and international research facilities Extensive supportive infrastructure for increased efficiency of professional and research training (Research & Education Centers, Centers providing public access to research facilities, scientific journals published by SFedU, SFedU Publishing Center, etc.) Great diversity and flexibility of study programs fed applicants can pick and choose from a range of Bachelor, Master, and Doctorate programs in the broadest range of sciences and humanities: history, philosophy, art, economics, law, psychology, biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, computer science. Each program contains several core courses, but apart from them, students can choose between elective courses. It is also possible to apply for several programs, Up-to-date research facilities, and young researchers' opportunities. SFedU is proud of its numerous research institutes dating back to the Soviet era but equipped with cutting-edge facilities. Award-winning researchers holding over 150 international patents work and teach at SFedU. SFedU researchers strive to exchange experiences with foreign colleagues and frequently visit international conferences. High Scopus citation score bears evidence of the importance of our scientific publications. The global strength of our reputation and qualifications. International dimension SFedU strives to make sure that all the study programs we offer are kept in line with international standards and the Bologna Declaration's principles. Twenty-eight programs have undergone international accreditation. SFedU maintains partnership links with numerous highly-reputed universities and research centers worldwide. We foster diversity and welcome international exchange and cooperation. Our university's mission is to develop the research, education, and innovation space of Southern Federal District, based on the generation and transfer of scientific knowledge and technologies, conservation, and enhancement of cultural traditions and values. The strategic objective of the university is active participation in the production of new knowledge and its dissemination and use through research, education and innovation, accumulation and augmentation of moral and cultural values of the society, formation of large-scale inter-regional, national and international center of education, science and culture, as well as becoming one of the leading universities in the world. To achieve a strategic objective, the following tasks are set, they need to be addressed in the implementation of the development program: Training of highly qualified specialists and academic staff following the needs of different economic sectors of Southern Federal District and the country as a whole Development and implementation of high-demand interdisciplinary educational programs Ensuring continuous adaptation of training programs to the needs of business and society Basic and applied world-class research, based on the convergence of science, the production of innovative products The formation of university-based innovation system kernel of Southern Federal District through cooperation with major Russian and foreign high-tech companies within the technology platforms and innovation clusters, network science, innovation and information infrastructure, a network of centers sharing unique scientific equipment and other centers Creating conditions for the fullest implementation of personal and professional potential of University staff and students Increasing financial and economic stability of the university Accumulation and augmentation of multicultural and multiethnic traditions and values. Based on the strategic objectives of development of Southern Federal District and accumulated infrastructure, research, education, and human capacity, the following priority directions of scientific and educational activities of the university are defined: Intellectual" materials, photonics, nanomaterials, nanotechnologies, devices and systems based on them Biotechnology, biomedicine, technologies of living systems, ecological safety Information and telecommunication technologies, devices, and systems Marine, aviation and space-rocket engineering, robotics, radio engineering, automation, and control Architectural and artistic creativity, design, restoration, modernization, and creation of objects of urban planning, architecture, design, and art Humanities technologies and models of human capital development and socio-economic communities in multiethnic Russia Development of the university's innovative potential associated with the formation and development of innovation and technology clusters in the Southern Federal District within the areas above.

The University has a modern material and technical base. There are 40 academic buildings, 69 computer classrooms, a library with six reading rooms, ten assembly halls, cultural center "Sergelyakhskie Ogni," stadium "Yunost," swimming pool, food production facility, and 14 comfortable dormitories. Nowadays, NEFU is a multidisciplinary university that provides good opportunities for educational and research work. Higher Professional Education of the Republic enters a new stage in its development. The University has 11 institutions, eight faculties, 141 departments, three branches in Neryungri, Mirny, and the Chukotka Autonomous Okrug. There are nine scientific units, including seven research institutes at the University. Additional education and advanced training are available in two institutes and one center. NEFU conducts basic and applied research in the priority areas of the University Development Program: Environmental safety and convincing reproduction of the mineral resource base and environmental management The use of high technology and production in the North Improving the quality of life in the North The preservation and development of the culture of the Arctic people Analytical and personnel support of innovative social and economic development of the North-East of Russia. Now the University has rich intellectual potential. One thousand four hundred regular lecturers, including more than 176 doctors and 817 candidates of sciences, work there. The University aims to make the graduates a part of the scientific, creative, and managerial elite our society needs. NEFU has established longstanding and strong relationships with many foreign universities in the field of education, exchange programs and conferences and symposia are also being held. NEFU foreign partners are the University of Alaska (Fairbanks, USA), the University of Northern British Columbia and Laval University in Canada, the Technical University of Darmstadt in Germany, Chiba University in Japan, and the University from Korea. Centers of Indian and Korean culture were opened at the University with the Embassy of India's help in Russia. The University also cooperates with prospective students through small academies and occupational guidance at pre-university training. The University's missions are the training of competitive experts, research, and innovative and technological development to establish an economically sustainable and socially developed circumpolar region, which provides a high quality of life and preservation and development of the peoples' culture the North-East of Russia. The new University will be a significant scientific and educational center of the entire North-East of Russia and seek Russian and international recognition. The University has a Geology Field Station, Museum of Archeology and Ethnography, Botanical garden, and Orangery open to staff and students' research and study. The University has a Stadium, a Swimming Pool, a Social Centre. NEFU collaborates with universities, colleges, research centers worldwide. The unique geopolitical position of the University determines our priorities for cooperation, which primarily includes countries of the Asia-Pacific and the Arctic. We have established longstanding cooperation with universities of the Republic of Korea, Japan, China, USA, Canada, Finland, Sweden, Norway, and Iceland. Our University also works closely with universities in the UK, Germany, France, Poland, Switzerland, CIS, etc. The International Relations Office provides information to students of the North-Eastern Federal University on partner universities, scholarship programs, language courses. We help students and graduates of NEFU with the organization of their studies abroad. Professors, instructors, and university research workers who are seeking joint research with foreign partners, information on financing international projects can also get advice here. We offer assistance to international students from around the world seeking a degree, Russian language courses in international summer schools, and exchange programs. We are happy to answer any questions on your application, enrollment, visa issues, accommodation, the University programs. Study for international students is combined with the cultural activities to learn and enjoy the rich culture and traditions of our northern land. Together with our foreign partners, we develop joint educational programs, organize summer and winter schools for undergraduate and graduate students, work in international laboratories, expeditions, and projects. We offer a "tandem" program to help foreign students to integrate into the life of our prominent University, make new friends.

The North-Caucasus Federal University was founded based on Decree by the President of Russian Federation № 958 (July 18, 2011) and Order by the Government of Russian Federation № 226-р (February 22, 2012), as the result of a merge of the three universities located in the Stavropol Region – the North-Caucasus State Technical University the Stavropol State University, and the Pyatigorsk Humanities-Technological University. This institution is not only rated as one of the largest educational institutions of the region yet it also is a unique site for numerous scientific and innovation projects, the leading arena for intercultural dialogue both within the region and beyond, and is a leading force contributing to the sustainable regional development through educational, cultural, and scientific links both within the NCFD and with the neighboring countries. By the year 2021, the NCFU shall become the largest academic institution for higher education in the North-Caucasus Federal District. The NCFU is moving ahead, being a driving force for the scientific and academic potential of the North Caucasus while serving the basis for economic development and an arena for intercultural dialogue both among the various local ethnic groups and foreign ones. The aims and objectives of the new institution are reflected in the NCFU Development Program for the years 2012-2021 (approved by Government of Russian Federation, Order № 854-р, of May 28, 2012), and the priority streamlines here include: Industrial progress in the NCFD through supplies of newer advanced technologies in nanomaterials, fundamental medicine, biomedical and pharmaceutical achievements, food technologies and food safety, engineering, oil & gas exploration and processing. Improved NCFD infrastructure through newer energy-efficiency and energy-saving methods, geo-informational technologies, telecommunication systems, construction, and transportation & logistic network development. Building up the recreational potential of the NCFD, including tourism, hospitality business, promoting biological diversity, environmental technologies, and rational use of natural resources. Socio-humanitarian development implying better methods for investigating ethnic, cultural, social, demographic, and political processes and intercultural communication, keeping up the Russian language's role as the country's official language, and maintaining the Russian civil identity the North Caucasus. The development of economic & financial institutions and management system in the NCFD legal public control over the economy and social services and promoting the development of a civil society based on strong ad reliable democratic traditions for authority development and functioning. Today the NCFU employs 1743 highly competent teachers, most of them holding high scientific degrees (Doctors of Science –288 1141 Candidates of Science of the entire teaching staff body). The share of qualified professors reaching 84%, which is well above the official level established by the Ministry of Education (60%). The average age of the teachers employed at the NCFU is 45, which brings the University on top of the list of the Federal Universities of Russia. The University can boast of 27 scientific schools and 47 research fields. Besides, the University offers training within 223 areas. The training at the Bachelor's and Master's courses is available both full-time and part-time (free and paid tuition modes are offered). Apart from conventional classes, the NCFU is offering its student numerous opportunities for self-training. A special mention to be made here is the Scientific Library of the North-Caucasus Federal University that is rated among Russia's best ones with a stock of over 2.5 mln units. Particular pride is taken in the unique collection of rare books, where the oldest dates back to the 17 Century. The North-Caucasus Federal University has been involved in international collaboration with universities and centers from 15 countries worldwide (Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Czech Republic, France, Georgia, Germany, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Italy, Kazakhstan, Korea, Poland, Slovakia, Turkey, Ukraine). It is still rapidly expanding its foreign partner institutions, thus offering its students another option to expand their academic skills and intercultural competence. At this University, we are not just teaching yet we are offering a path to the future – a future where you will see the NCFU as the primary competitive and viable player in the academic field of the North Caucasus, a University initiating change and innovation both in industry and in the community thus meeting the future demands and keeping up with the world's leading educational institutions.

The mission of the Northern (Arctic) Federal University named after M.V. Lomonosov consists of creating innovative scientific and human resources for an intellectual exploration of the Russian North and Arctic.NArFU’s strategic tasks are closely linked with the implementation of the national geopolitical interests in the Arctic. Russia lacks experts and technologies to develop its Arctic area, its continental shelf, and infrastructure. The University creates conditions necessary to support the industrial projects being launched in the polar region with personnel and technologies. Apart from skill development, it offers education in the social and humanitarian field of studies. Northern (Arctic) Federal University named after M.V. Lomonosov is a brand new ambitious university of distinctiveness and innovations designed to meet the needs of the Russian North and the Arctic. Set up based on Arkhangelsk State Technical University (ASTU), the Northern (Arctic) Federal University named after M.V. Lomonosov (NArFU) is a higher education institution established by RF President Dmitry Medvedev’s Decree dd. 8 June 2010. The University can already boast many achievements, and the plans for the future are also promising. Northern Arctic Federal University is pleased to invite foreign specialists interested in teaching and research at the University for a period exceeding one semester. NArFU’s personnel policy aims to increase the University’s HR potential, training highly qualified professionals, and promote internationalization and international cooperation.NArFU is home to experienced researchers and an innovative research infrastructure comprising scientific and educational units, shared use of equipment centers, research and teaching centers, laboratories, and cutting-edge innovative technologies. The University’s research performance has increased fivefold since 2010. NArFU Mission: protection of Russian geopolitical and economic interests in the Arctic by creating a system of continuous professional education, integration of education, science, and industry, and strategic partnership with business. Over recent years the Northern (Arctic) Federal University and various European institutions have established collaborative degree initiatives at the undergraduate and graduate levels to advance friendly relations and promote educational cooperation between partner institutions.

Kazan University is one of the oldest universities in Russia. It celebrated its 210th anniversary in 2014. We celebrated this date as another token of the University's dedication to its longstanding academic mission as one of Russia's leading educational institutions and the world. Kazan University has gained international fame thanks to its distinguished scholars and graduates whose achievements have benefited humanity. The unique culture of our University has shaped the development of Kazan and the Volga region. The University's new federal status obtained in 2010 poses new interesting challenges and calls for new approaches in the rapidly changing world. Today Kazan Federal University is a dynamic modern University actively participating in local and international cooperation, networking with academia and industry, boosting the region's human resources development, and top-level research and innovation in different areas. 17 Centers of excellence and 80 world-class research and teaching laboratories have been established in recent years. Our participation in the "5-100" competitive growth program designates our determination to reach the highest levels of world educational rankings. What we have achieved up to now is evidence of the right choice of strategy – from a classical to a research university where entrepreneurial and innovative activities are represented prominently. Kazan Federal University is a member of the 5-100 Russian Academic Excellence Project, aiming to maximize the competitive position of leading Russian universities in the global research and education market. Today the University continues enlarging its international dimensions and enhancing its globally renowned academic reputation. KFU strives to attain globally recognized results within its priority areas by developing Centres of Excellence and unique world-class laboratories (open-labs) inviting world-known scholars and сollaborating with large companies and leading academic research centers. KFU has partner agreements with approximately 300 universities and research centers from more than 64 countries worldwide. Thanks to its fruitful cooperation with long-term partners such as Justus-Liebig University of Giessen (Germany), the Superior Institute of Materials and Advance Mechanics (ISMANS, France), Research Institute RIKEN (Japan), and many others, KFU has taken advantage of participating in various research programs and implementing "double" diploma initiatives and cotutelle agreements.

The strategic goal of the IKBFU is to increase and secure competitiveness in the national and global markets of university education and R&D through developing competencies in new areas and activities in line with the breakthrough achievements in the field of biomedical, neuro-, nanotechnology as well as in social sciences and the humanities. The University's mission is to develop into a national leader in three interdisciplinary areas based on breakthrough achievements in biotechnologies and neurotechnologies materials science and nanotechnology information and communication technologies to become a trendsetter in technology to train internationally competitive professionals. There are several interdisciplinary priorities within the three major research areas: Neurotechnologies Genetic engineering Marine microbiology Nanomaterials Applied engineering technologies Fundamental mathematics and informatics Information security. The three interdisciplinary areas make it possible to integrate all competitive areas developing at the IKBFU as a classical university. Innovative results have been achieved in these areas. The University's mission is to represent and transfer best Russian practices of education, research, and culture to Europe and increase the Kaliningrad region's international competitiveness by building up intellectual, scientific, and technological capacity to transform its economic and social life. To carry out this mission, the University will become a center of world-class education and research, a source of innovations for the Russian Federation and Baltic macroregion. This strategic goal breaks down into several key objectives: To preserve and develop traditional values of global and Russian cultures in unique geopolitical and civilizational situation of the region To ensure a high level of research in the selected priority areas To train professionals competitive at the national and international job markets. Is the University named after Immanuel Kant to honor the great philosopher and to shape the prism? The University is named after Immanuel Kant, not only as an honor to the great philosopher but also shaping the prism through which we look at the world. The research priorities we have selected reflect the Kantian humanist ideals and touch upon the essential life spheres. Intellectual and spiritual culture: geographically and historically, the Kaliningrad region is a melting pot of national, religious, intellectual traditions. By maintaining this civilizational dialogue, we can understand both ourselves and the Other, so studying all aspects of cultural, social, and intellectual communication between Russia and Europe is a priority for the University. Culture of health: the Kaliningrad region has significant recreational potential. Thus the development and implementation of biomedical technologies and other technologically advanced forms of healthcare correspond to regional development strategy. Since both social and technological spin in healthcare and maintaining the quality of life and increasing life expectancy are a priority, the University focuses on healthcare contents and organization. Material culture: Additive technologies and new materials, and independent control systems, are already creating a new material world. This priority has theoretical and practical importance for the University and the surrounding region: new products and technologies will be needed in various spheres, from medicine to urban development.

FEFU is the bearer of traditions of the Russian classical culture, science, and education. Far Eastern Federal University has its origins in 1899, at the time when the Oriental Institute was founded in Vladivostok. Today FEFU is the only classical University in Eastern Russia. It incorporates Schools with generations-old traditions and areas of research that form the core of our intellectual base. One of the FEFU's advantages is its geographic location in the center of the Asia Pacific region, which is now one of the most dynamically developing parts of the world. This place is the second pole of world civilization, including the leading counties globally, such as China, the United States, Japan, India, and many world-famed metropolitan cities, such as Singapore, Hong Kong, Sydney, and Seoul. Being a link or a cultural bridge between Russia and this part of the world remains one of the FEFU's main objectives. This is why our University is a pathway to your professional future and a road into the entire country's future, where all motivated, hardworking, and talented young people will find their rightful places! We are sure that through combining our endeavors, we shall be able to achieve our shared objectives. The mission of Far Eastern Federal University is to foster mutual understanding and cooperation in Asia-Pacific countries, ensure their social and cultural prosperity, and shape young people's talents. FEFU's Main Objectives: In cooperation with the best scientific, educational, and innovative institutions of Russia and the other Asia-Pacific countries, to develop research and increase the intellectual and economic potential of the region Through research and education, to extend partnerships with business, including regional programs of innovative development and the development of new educational standards In cooperation with the best scientific, educational, and innovative institutions of Russia and the other Asia-Pacific countries, to develop research and increase the intellectual and economic potential of the region Through research and education, to extend partnerships with business, including regional programs of innovative development and the development of new educational standards To foster the intellectual, spiritual, and physical development of students, to discover their talents, to develop their professional knowledge and skills, and to shape the ability of graduates to renew and deepen their education throughout life To create a unique environment for young people from all countries, to prepare them for successful careers and leadership in the most dynamically developing region of Russia To facilitate the integration of FEFU students and alumni into research, business, and other professional endeavors of Russia and other Asia-Pacific countries for the best utilization of the knowledge and skills gained in the University To provide graduates with competencies, making them competitive for the highest positions in science, business, politics, management, and government To improve the quality of education and faculty through their professional development in the best institutions, conferences, and expeditions in Russia and abroad To create an environment for the creative leisure of students, faculty, and staff, to encourage their involvement in arts, sports, festivals, and contests, to promote healthy lifestyles. FEFU Key Values Freedom of research thinking and creativity The priority of scientific knowledge The spirit of friendship and honest competition Competency and professionalism Education and development throughout life The youth of mind and a healthy style of living Studying at FEFU is about so much more than earning a degree. It's an opportunity to develop friendships and networks to explore new cultural horizons and continue your learning journey. FEFU is the first University in Russia to launch Master's degree programs in English in collaboration with world-renowned universities. The universities combined to establish FEFU have a history of scholarship dating back more than 110 years. All of them are well known across Russia and worldwide. Far Eastern State University diplomas are acknowledged throughout the world. The University's law graduates are currently working in the US, China, and other countries, both in multinational companies and in the government. Being situated on the edges of both Europe and Asia allows us to observe and follow the most important trends, research, and development projects in spheres of great global importance. Our projects in oceanography, underwater robotic engineering, and eco-friendly architecture, among others, have gained international recognition. FEFU is at the center of international education in the Russian Far East and is actively integrating into global higher education and information environments. Our University has developed partnership projects and academic exchange programs with approximately 100 universities, earning it high recognition abroad. Networked countries include the USA, Japan, the People's Republic of China, the Republic of Korea, New Zealand, Taiwan, Great Britain, France, Australia, Thailand, India, and Vietnam. The University of Queensland, the University of California, Berkeley, and the University of Maryland are among our partners sharing their expertise to develop our educational programs. At FEFU, we believe that the knowledge you receive at the University should be applicable elsewhere. So, in addition to our university faculty, we host honored professors from the Russian Academy of Sciences and professors from all over the world. Lecturers from different fields share their experiences and recommendations to widen students' global perspectives. FEFU understands it's hard to get started in a new country, and we give you all support you need to settle in and find new friends. We can meet you at the airport, arrange comprehensive orientation programs, and help you make discoveries in Vladivostok and the surrounding region. With us, the only problem you'll have is an abundance of choices: whether it's taking part in a discussion club or going bicycling around the island in your leisure time. At FEFU, you can do the things you love and discover new interests as well. You'll never have trouble finding ways to get involved, but you may have trouble narrowing down your list. We invite you to learn a new language at different cultural centers, participate in a start-up team, or get involved in a dancing or singing group.

One can hardly find a place in Russia with such an impressive number of implemented national projects as in the Krasnoyarsk Territory. Our most focused "development points" have been determined in industry, power engineering and energy, research, and education. As a response to regional developmental challenges, Siberian Federal University was established in 2006 to train highly qualified specialists capable of working in any region of our country, including severe conditions of the Northern areas. The University was founded by merging five major Krasnoyarsk institutions of higher education. Among the University Board of Trustees members, there are representatives of large companies, politicians, and scientists. The Chairman of the Board is Dmitry Medvedev, the Prime Minister of Russia. The mission of the University is to create an advanced education, research, and innovation infrastructure and to promote new knowledge and technologies to meet the challenges of social and economic development of the Siberian Federal District, as well as to form the human resources potential — competitive experts in the priority areas of the Siberian and Russian Federation development, corresponding to the modern intellectual requirements and meeting international standards. To contribute to major national economic projects (located in Eastern Siberia, Russia in the Far East) as well as to the economic development of the Asian-Pacific region to create a skilled labor force To raise the University's international profile in terms of teaching and research To integrate university research into Russian economic development, to create new hi-tech industries in the region To work together with businesses and local government to prepare a flexible workforce capable of adapting to changing labor markets To invest in enhancing staff career opportunities and improving academic buildings, libraries, equipment, and IT infrastructure. Siberian Federal University is dedicated to establishing itself as a world-class, competitive university that undertakes research and contributes to the international distinction for Siberia's benefit. Siberian Federal University is committed to creating many thousands of skilled and qualified workers for various industries and public services. Its primary purpose is to enable leading industries in Russia and Siberia to compete internationally and strengthen the Russian contribution to the Asian-Pacific region's economic development. Siberian Federal University has aligned all its vision and activities to improve the local industry's development — an excellent return for the University's many stakeholders. In addition to these economic benefits and the increased recognition and opportunities for Siberian Federal District and Krasnoyarsk on the international stage, the mission of SibFU is to produce teaching and learning benefits and strengthen public services in Siberia by the development of professional skills. Within several years SibFU has become one of the leading universities in Russia, evolving from a merger of 5 regional universities. Siberian Federal District and the Krasnoyarsk region are of strategic importance for developing the economy and the "new industrialization" of Russia. With SibFU competitiveness improvement program is planned to achieve 351-400 positions in QS university rankings by 2016 and 201-250 positions by 2020. To improve SibFU competitiveness, a detailed action plan to achieve the target results will be developed. The program activities' implementation will significantly improve university management quality, qualification of faculty members, and educational programs portfolio. The program will also increase the number of publications and citations and the region's overall competitiveness. A set of activities will focus on students' active involvement from abroad and from other regions of Russia.

EPFL is Europe’s most cosmopolitan technical university. It welcomes students, professors, and collaborators of more than 120 nationalities. EPFL has both a Swiss and international vocation and focuses on three missions: teaching, research, and innovation. EPFL collaborates with a virtual network of partners, including other universities and colleges, secondary schools and gymnasiums, industry and the economy, political circles, and the general public, to have a real impact on society. EPFL is one of Europe’s most vibrant and cosmopolitan science and technology institutions.

Innovation and Technology Transfer in our complex world can only be successfully achieved in close relation with industry. The Vice Presidency for Innovation (VPI) is dedicated to enhancing the innovation process towards the market place. The team of Large Enterprises deals with extensive national and international companies interested in strategic collaborations with EPFL, including installing corporate R&D activities on the campus at EPFL Innovation Park. Tailored partnerships are one very efficient approach to innovation. It encompasses research collaboration, technology transfer, visits, and exchanges of crucial personnel. Universities and companies will need to be even more creative in the future to improve innovation. EPFL is convinced that future breakthroughs will be made by linking transdisciplinary domains and facilitating communication between people with different expertise and backgrounds. EPFL is willing to bridge the innovation gap by inviting companies on and around its campus to improve the innovation process further. The VPI Network and the Strategic Initiatives will play an essential role in this effort. We gladly welcome opportunities for our students to work on real case studies. Finding real solutions to real problems is indeed the best training they could have to face the challenges that lie ahead in their professional path. For the first analysis during a 4-month Semester project or a more in-depth study for their Master project, students are enthusiastic to try new ideas with our professors' assistance. It has been experienced many times that such work can lead to significant developments in further research stages. Furthermore, students may have the willingness and time to explore new avenues of research or promising trains of thought that your staff may not always have the time or the resources to explore. Students can also complete their education with a 6-month internship in the industry to gain first-hand knowledge and experience in a real working environment. Meanwhile, their presence in your company can be refreshing and positive synergies may emerge from their contact with the company's permanent staff. Hybrid collaborations of this kind are significant vectors towards innovative ways of thinking. If you are interested in proposing a subject of study or an internship in transportation to our students, please send an email to [email protected] to discuss the various ways our students could bring added value to the research projects that you wish to push forward. Initiated in 2009, the Transportation Center of the EPFL (TRACE) is an interdisciplinary center attached to the VPI. Its primary mission is to become the interface between EPFL and the outside world for all topics related to transport and mobility of people and goods. Bringing together close to 40 member laboratories and thus relying on a combined workforce of more than 560 top-notch researchers, the Transportation Center can provide a wide range of competencies and expertise to address the increasingly complex challenges associated with people's mobility and goods. The transport sector is profoundly transversal, and therefore gathers actors from a broad range of disciplines. In addition to developing multidisciplinary research of high caliber in order to bring added-value solutions to societal problems, TRACE aims to strengthen the visibility of transport research at EPFL and bring out the added-value of existing and new synergies from the joining of very diverse core competencies distributed across a wide range of laboratories throughout the different schools. The EPFL Transportation Center addresses all issues related to transport and mobility. Its prominent role is to foster technology transfer in this field by initiating partnerships with industrial and public authorities. About forty laboratories from five faculties at EPFL are affiliated and lead interdisciplinary research projects. Over 110 projects have already been initiated in areas such as robotics, information and communications technology, land use, energy efficiency, urban sociology, or areas such as security and comfort in cars and trains. Discover TRACE.

PFL is Europe’s most cosmopolitan technical university with students, professors, and staff from over 120 nations. A dynamic environment, open to Switzerland and the world, EPFL is centered on its three missions: teaching, research, and technology transfer. EPFL works together with an extensive network of partners, including other universities and institutes of technology, secondary schools and colleges, industry and economy, political circles, and the general public, to bring about real impact for society. Working for the Ecole Polytechnique fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) means being part of a prestigious school that consistently ranks among the top 20 universities worldwide. As a public university dedicated to improving the world around us, we have three missions: training, research, and technology transfer. We boast one of the most dynamic university campuses in Europe and employ more than 6,000 people. Our employees perform high-value-added work in teaching and research and the School’s administrative and technical services. Between our main campus in Lausanne and our satellite campuses in Geneva, Neuchâtel, Fribourg, and Sion, our workforce comprises more than one hundred different professions. At EPFL, we foster a culture of respect and inclusion in the workplace. We promote a healthy work-life balance through flexible working hours and on-campus daycare and sports facilities. Our employees also benefit from belonging to a diverse community of 16,000 people – including over 10,000 students and 3,500 researchers – from 120 different countries. Our planet faces multiple challenges to the environment, some of the major ones being - climate change, depletion of resources such as drinking water, increasing pollution, human population growth, and the loss of biodiversity. The problems related to the environment are not only varied but are also becoming increasingly complex. While the solutions to these problems involve human, economic, and social dimensions, they cannot be resolved without reference to the latest technological and scientific progress. At ENAC, four scientific communities come together under one roof: environmental engineers, civil engineers, architects, and social scientists. Combining disciplinary depth and interdisciplinary breadth, our teaching and research activities in architecture, civil and environmental engineering share the common goal of improving the environment we use, create, and live in. From fundamental to applied science, engineering, and practice, research at ENAC aims to be immediately relevant to society at large, offering solutions to meet a wide range of challenges: mitigating and adapting to global warming accommodating a growing population dealing with increasing land-use pressures and meeting the increasing demand for energy and transportation continually improving and maintaining the built environment preserving ecosystems managing natural and human-made risks These multi-faceted fields require long-term, multidisciplinary research at an international level, carried out as a creative interaction between art, science, and engineering. Since its creation, ENAC has demonstrated how the proximity between architects, civil, and environmental engineers, and the fundamentally interdisciplinary approach that characterizes the School support the emergence of new research domains at the interface between these traditional disciplines, uniquely positioning it to be a leader in these fields.