Siberian Federal University, the largest beyond the Urals, is located in Krasnoyarsk. It provides training to 29,000 students. The university offers prospective international students more than 200 programmes. Following are SibFU’s five most sought-after programmes.
- English-taught master’s programme “Petroleum Chemistry & Refining”
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Application.
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Copy of passport.
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Complete package of previous education documents.
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Cover letter.
- English-taught master’s programme “Biological Engineering”
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Filled-out application.
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Copy of passport.
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Complete package of previous education documents.
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Cover letter.
- Russian-taught bachelor’s programme “International Relations and Foreign Policy”
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Copy of passport.
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Filled-out application.
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Complete package of previous education documents.
- Russian-taught bachelor’s programme “Software Engineering”
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Filled-out application.
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Copy of passport.
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Complete package of previous education documents.
- Additional programme “Russian as a Foreign Language”
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Filled-out application.
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Copy of passport.
Students are provided with thorough knowledge of modern oil refining methods. The two-year course includes practice at an oil refinery where they observe the refining cycle as company employees comment on technological processes at each stage. Career opportunities: high-tech and science intensive oil companies, development and optimisation of existing technologies, product quality control.
Field of study:
Chemistry.
Entrance examinations:
SibFU prospective master’s students are interviewed. They have to be proficient in English and hold a bachelor’s degree in oil and gas business, mechanical engineering, chemistry, environmental sciences or related areas.
Documents:
Tuition fee:
260,000 rubles a year.
Degree:
State-recognised master’s degree.
Biotechnology is at the juncture of biology, chemistry, biochemistry, biophysics and physics. The programme is designed for students with experience in natural sciences who wish to learn modern research methods to continue their career in bioengineering. Length of study: two years; students begin a research project of their own as early as the first term.
Field of study:
Biological sciences.
Entrance examinations:
Interview. Requirements: English language proficiency at B1 or higher, bachelor's degree in Biology, Physics, Biophysics, Chemistry, Biochemistry or Environmental Sciences.
Documents:
Tuition fee:
250,000 rubles a year.
Degree:
Master’s degree in biology.
The four-year programme is focused on global and regional international relations. Simultaneously, students study two languages; one is English, the other is selectable (Spanish, German, French or Chinese). Internship opportunities are offered by SibFU partners universities in Europe and Asia. Graduate can be employed at state-owned or private organisations to establish and maintain international relations at different levels.
Field of study:
Political sciences and regional studies.
Entrance examinations:
History, Russian language.
Documents:
Tuition fee:
149,720 rubles a year.
Degree:
State-recognised bachelor's degree.
The programme aims to teach students to design and develop software products using data analysis and machine learning. They also learn to write and manage programme documents. Graduates are equipped with competences of software developer and tester, one of the most sought-after professions in the modern world.
Field of study:
Information Technology and Computer Science.
Entrance examinations:
Mathematics, Russian language.
Documents:
Tuition fee:
170,662 rubles a year.
Degree:
State-recognised bachelor's degree.
Students study Russian and can attend courses in economic, natural and engineering sciences or humanities to prepare for enrolment in degree programmes. Periods of study vary from two to 12 months; customised programmes are available. Applicants are admitted without entrance exams.
Documents:
Tuition fee:
12 months (1.09 – 31.08) – 140,000 rubles (application deadline: 15 July).
10 months (1.09 – 30.06) – 100,000 rubles (application deadline: 15 July).
7 months (1.02 – 31.08) – 90,000 rubles (application deadline: 10 December).
2 months (summer course: 1.07 – 31.08) – 35 000 rubles (application deadline: 15 May).
Certificate:
Students who pass a standard Russian as a Foreign Language test at the end of the course are awarded a certificate.
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