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Nizhny Novgorod Polytechnic Institute (NNPI) was founded based on the Warsaw Polytechnic Institute on October 1st, 1917. Nizhny Novgorod Polytechnic Institute got the Technical University's status. It was given a new name of Nizhny Novgorod State Technical University by order No. 1133 of the Ministry of science, higher education, and the Russian Federation's technological policy from December 24th, 1992. Nizhny Novgorod State Technical University n.a. R.E. Alekseev (NNSTU) is one of the Russian Federation's oldest and most prominent universities. Nowadays, students from different parts of Russia and worldwide choose NNSTU because they are sure of the quality, relevance, and solemnity of the knowledge they are given here. NNSTU's strategy is to create new educational formats ranging from a remote training system to higher electronic (virtual) systems, coupling NNSTU's education quality criteria with employer quality requirements. The main activity of NNSTU is the preparation of well-qualified specialists for science and industry. The University includes seven institutes. There are 1100 lecturers, 68 % have an academic degree. Over its history, NNSTU produced over 190000 specialists. NNSTU can boast academic achievements having national and international recognition, a wide range of academic and professional programming at the baccalaureate, master, and doctoral levels. The University cooperates with the leading international institutes and enterprises, among which are: Nuclear Power Institute of China, Knorr-Bremse (Hungary), MSC Software GmbH (Germany), LIMO GmbH (Germany), RDW (The Netherlands), etc. NTU's new hostel, designed for 535 living places (total area of 7200 square meters), is provided with its library, rooms for independent training, and a gym. At NNSTU's well-equipped sports complex, various regional and international competitions and festivals are often carried out. Owing to its favorable location, Nizhny Novgorod has been a significant trading and cultural center for many centuries. This fact caused various cultures and religious trends, which can be observed at contemporary Nizhny Novgorod. Here Christianity, Islam, Judaism, Buddhism, and many other creeds co-exist in harmony. The cultural life of Nizhny Novgorod is varied and rich. Being one of the Russian Federation's biggest cities, Nizhny Novgorod is frequently chosen for carrying out all sorts of exhibitions, presentations, concerts, and other cultural and entertaining activities. Nizhny Novgorod is an important industrial, economic and cultural center of our country and a wonderful city, where hospitality is a good tradition and guests from all over the world are welcome. NNSTU is a place of great tradition and extraordinary innovation. Being open to cooperation, it is always glad to share its scientific experience and achievements with the world community. Nizhny Novgorod State Technical University is a modern training and research center, one of the largest technical universities of Volga Federal District. The University has more than 1,100 lecturers and 3,300 staff members. There are 1 RAS academician, 3 RAS corresponding members, more than 200 doctors and professors, 700 associate professors, and Ph.D. in Engineering. More than 17,000 students of all forms of learning study at the University. Nizhny Novgorod State Technical University consists of 7 institutes, Dzerzhinsk and Arzamas polytechnic institutes, branches in Vyksa, Pavlovo, Zavolzhye, the training and retraining institute, the postgraduate course, the institution of doctoral candidacy, and the center of foreign students' education. The developed educational and scientific infrastructure is formed at the University. Nizhny Novgorod State Technical University has a close collaboration with industry and research organizations of Nizhny Novgorod, Volga Federal District, and Russia. The University is actively involved in the implementation of government contractual work to train personnel for defense industries. Each year more than 300 students begin to study at the Technical University in defense enterprises' direction. Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation made Nizhny Novgorod State Technical University the leading institution of higher education in Volga Federal District in terms of information exchange institutions between institutions of higher education and Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation in the performance of the state defense order. Nizhny Novgorod State Technical University associates its development with young personnel. Today young scientists are actively involved in all innovative educational and research projects implemented by the University. The motto of educational work at the University is History, success, youth. Nizhny Novgorod State Technical University development mission: To satisfy the educational demands of personality, society, and state To train engineers and scientists for the industry of Russia and Nizhegorodsky Region in the areas and specialties of top priority for the national security and defensive capacity of the country To carry out fundamental and applied innovative scientific research to create and perform knowledge-intensive developments in the sphere of technology and engineering. To foster civil and moral qualities of our alumni, to ensure their high professional level in integration in the world scientific and educational space. View full university

Since its founding in 1911, the State Pedagogical University of Nizhny Novgorod has launched more than one hundred educational programs, and thousands of educators have been trained. In 2011, we named our University after Russian patriot Kozma Minin, strongly associated with the city of Nizhny Novgorod and Russian history. Despite its long history, Minin University has a start-up feel as it moves to fulfill the new century's educational standards. Today, Mini University is an educational institution where e-learning, high-tech studying methods, and student project activities are applied. We are proud of our high rate of advanced employment and adaptive entry to а future profession for Minin University'sUniversity's graduates. We believe that the University is a starting point for both a healthy educational and a vital life trajectory. Mining University will never turn into a generic educational institution. Our priorities are developing the disciplines representing the highest scientific and academic potential of Minin University and supporting their relevance in Russia and worldwide. The mission of our University is to train innovators who will become professionals in their careers with interdisciplinary education and abilities to anticipate and adapt to the future, acting decisively. The mission of Minin University: ''Higher school of pedagogics: from personal success to national development'' The set of goals to guide the reform of teacher education lies in the conjunction of expert assessments developed, including those by the framework of the Ministry of Education and Science "New Leaders of Higher Education" (2012 - 2013) by the "New Teacher Education" group and forms the basis for the project "Mining University" represents a transformation system going from "modern teacher education" to "teacher Education for the Future" by the transition: From linear to the non-linear model of the organization of the educational process and teaching logistics, providing modular schemes and practice-oriented basic educational programs From standardized to a team-individual training model that provides both the implementation of the individual educational path and the formation of team-working competencies and preparation of "change teams" that will work in schools From geographically– fixed to open universal model that provides a system of integral practices, high mobility, partnerships and export of the domestic model of teacher education From the "Lecture/ seminar" system to the project-oriented team learning From Subject- to Human-oriented model, recognition of human capital for the status of a fundamental resource for the development of the country and the region, ensure the development of personal and team initiative, freedom of creativity, intellectual aspirations, cultivation of personal success, awareness of the need for civil liberties and personal responsibility for the sake of national and regional development. In the scope of this array of challenges, trends, and risks in 2012 in the Nizhny Novgorod region, the project "Mining University" was launched, 2013 an agreement was signed with the Ministry of Education of the Nizhny Novgorod region, that recognized this project as the "support regional university on pedagogical, psycho-pedagogical, speech pathology, humanitarian education and education in the field of culture and art and physical education," which provides a sustainable regional social development through the formation and development of personnel potential among teachers in the run-up to 2023. Kozma Minin Nizhny Novgorod State Pedagogical University is one of the oldest pedagogical universities in Russia, which originated from the beginning of the XX century. Today, our University is an educational platform for more than ten thousand students from more than half of Russia and nearly 30 countries worldwide. Mini University - is not only pedagogy and psychology. We prepare professionals at six departments in more than 150 educational programs, including humanitarian and engineering profiles. We have implemented an advanced student quality rating system, allowing each Minin student to start forming their portfolio - a summary comprising all the achievements obtained during the study - already from the first year. Given the high level of academic training, deep involvement of students in pedagogical and practical training, we allow graduates to develop a great demand in the labor market. We highly appreciate and encourage our students: a developed system of measures on social support of students includes classic and personal scholarships, grants, and incentive payments. Studying at Minin University is not only enjoyable but also profitable! View full university

LUNN is a state academic institution accredited by the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation. It provides education to students who come from all regions of the world. LUNN trains Bachelors, Masters, and Specialists in 29-degree programs of higher education. It also provides continuing education and postgraduate programs for Ph.D. and ScD applicants. The University offers around 50 non-degree programs and courses. The following foreign languages are taught at LUNN: English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Polish, Serbian, Turkish, Japanese, Chinese, and Thai. Special attention is paid to Russian language programs and courses taught to international students. The number of full-time and part-time students is around 3,000, while the teaching staff, including over 65% of Ph.D. and ScD title bearers, is a little more than 300. This ratio permits to pay special attention to the individual academic needs of students. The University comprises five faculties, 19 academic departments, 12 cultural information centers (of Russia, China, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Turkey, Japan, Switzerland, and some Slavic countries). To support successful education and research, LUNN has an entire library equipped with an e-catalog, publishing and printing departments, and other support facilities. The LUNN students can use well-equipped computer classes, language labs, and the educational data portal. The five faculties are the Faculty of the English Language, the Faculty of Roman-Germanic Languages, the Faculty of International Relations, Economics and Management, the Faculty of Translation and Interpreting, and the Faculty of Continuing Education. These units offer academic programs in foreign languages, linguistics, humanities, and social sciences at bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels. Among humanities and social sciences, there are programs in Journalism, Asian Studies (China, Japan), Teacher Education (foreign language teaching), Philology, International Relations, Advertising, Public Relations, Tourism, Economics, Management, Public Administration, etc. The academic year at LUNN is divided into two semesters: Autumn and Spring semesters. The Autumn semester lasts from September 1 to January 27, and the Spring semester – from February 11 to June 30. The holidays are from January 27 to February 11 (winter holidays) and from June 30 to September 1 (summer holidays). The traditional Open Days are in April and October. While there are fixed dates and strict rules for applying to the University for degree programs, admission to LUNN short-term (non-degree) programs and courses is flexible and continues all year round. During their tuition, international students become fluent in Russian, get acquainted with Russian culture, and enjoy various social and recreational activities. LUNN's academics have years of professional experience. They have lived and studied in Russia and abroad, worked with both Russian and international students. Within a relatively small university, working with small groups can use interactive methods and a personalized approach to teaching students. These features of the educational process are particularly beneficial to international students who come to study Russian. They use the opportunities to master Russian language skills and acquire more in-depth knowledge of the country. View full university