FEDERAL STATE AUTONOMOUS EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION BELGOROD NATIONAL RESEARCH UNIVERSITY
UNIVERSIDADE DE CABO VERDE
MISSION
1. The University of Cape Verde (Uni-CV) is a center for the creation, diffusion and promotion of culture, science and technology, articulating study and research in order to enhance human development as a strategic factor for the sustainable development of the parents.
2. Uni-CV shall pursue, inter alia, the following purposes:
Promote human development in its entirety, emphasizing the scientific, technical, ethical, social and cultural dimensions, and having as paradigm the constant search for high standards of quality;
Foster fundamental and applied research activities aimed at contributing, in a creative way, to the country’s development;
To promote the entrepreneurial capacity of Cape Verdean society, contributing to the training of human resources in the priority areas of development
Provide diversified services to the community, with a view to reciprocal appreciation;
Develop scientific, technical and cultural exchange with research institutions and higher education, national and foreign;
To contribute to the development of international cooperation and to the rapprochement between peoples, in particular in the fields of education and knowledge, science and technology;
To contribute to the modernization of the education system of Cape Verde at all levels, namely through the research, adoption and dissemination of new teaching and knowledge promotion methodologies, taking advantage of Information and Knowledge Technologies (ICT).
VALUES
The University of Cape Verde should be governed by a set of values, namely:
1. Freedom, understood as a privileged space of creation and free circulation of ideas, not being subject to ideological taboos of any species;
2. Excellence, defined as the commitment to the unceasing pursuit of knowledge, seeking Uni-CV to always be on the threshold of scientific and technological innovation, as well as at the forefront of the use of modern methods of teaching-learning.
3. Autonomy, from the academic point of view, understood as the right of the University (and the means of exercising it) to define its own aims and objectives, to draw up its plans and programs, to guarantee the free exercise of research, teaching and extension; from the financial point of view, such as the ability of the Public University to manage and generate revenues.
4. Quality, Uni-CV assumes the following dimensions as constituting the concept of quality: (i) Relevance, in the sense that the university is socially relevant; (ii) Equity, in order to widen opportunities for educational access and success for all Cape Verdeans, regardless of their social status and place of residence. (iii) Approach by competencies, in order to guide pedagogical processes for construction of learner skills;
5. Entrepreneurship, Uni-CV promotes education for the initiative and assumes itself as a privileged space for promoting the culture of entrepreneurship, contributing to the development of the creative initiative and the entrepreneurial capacity of the Cape Verdean society.
6. Sustainability, in the sense that all the actions necessary for the implementation of the University take into account the financial balance and the managerial capacity of the University itself in the course of its trajectory.
7. Internationality, understood as the insertion of the Public University in regional and world spaces of higher education and science and also as the orientation to make international standards in the field of research and teaching in objectives to be achieved and also as a strategy for to configure UniCV as a space of attraction for students and teachers from different national and linguistic backgrounds.
PALESTINE AHLIYA UNIVERSITY
Palestine Ahliya University College (PAUC) is a higher education institution. PAUC was established in 2006 as a culmination of a joint venture between selective academics and investors, who consider investing in higher education not only a fruitful service to Palestine but also a project for social development and maintenance of national capital within the country. PAUC directs its academic services towards Palestinians and other nationals with qualifications prescribed by the college. PAUC works hard to secure quality education for students through qualified academicians worldwide. It also works towards securing quality education requirements with a highly qualified administration.
Our mission stems from our commitment to establish a university which is a resource for civilized ideas and thoughts, advanced science and research. Moreover, it also aims to achieve the mission of strong higher education by reflecting the expectations and aspirations of the Palestinian people for a better life for their families. As a university college, PAUC insists on being an active member in the development of the Palestinian community, taking advantage of the rich resources of its people represented by the intellectuals, heritage, sanctities and values, and its economy, which is based on knowledge production, dissemination, marketing and distributing of knowledge.
Furthermore, our general mission is to meet the educational and cultural needs of the Palestinian society, by providing quality programs and services that complement the mission of the Palestinian institutions of higher education, and to work towards changing our starts from college to university
Palestine Ahliya University College aims to achieve entrepreneurship and excellence on the national and regional levels, in the fields of higher education, scientific research, dissemination of knowledge, and community partnership.
FEDERAL STATE AUTONOMOUS EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION FOR HIGHER EDUCATION NATIONAL RESEARCH UNIVERSITY HIGHER SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS
Consistently ranked as one of Russia’s top universities, the Higher School of Economics is a leader in Russian education and one of the preeminent economics and social sciences universities in eastern Europe and Eurasia. Having rapidly grown into a well-renowned research university over two decades, HSE sets itself apart with its international presence and cooperation.
Our faculty, researchers, and students represent over 50 countries, and are dedicated to maintaining the highest academic standards. Our newly-adopted structural reforms support HSE’s drive to internationalize and the groundbreaking research of our faculty, researchers, and students.
Now a dynamic university with four campuses, HSE is a leader in combining Russian education traditions with the best international teaching and research practices. HSE offers outstanding educational programmes from secondary school to doctoral studies, with top departments and research centres in a number of international fields.
Since 2013, HSE has been a member of the 5-100 Russian Academic Excellence Project, a highly selective government programme aimed at boosting the international competitiveness of Russian universities.
The Higher School of Economics is a research university that carries out its mission through academic, programming, peer review and sociocultural work based on international academic and organizational standards. We perceive ourselves as a part of the global academic community and believe that international partnership and engagement in global university cooperation are the key elements of our movement forward. As a Russian university, we work for the welfare of Russia and its citizens.
The basis of our work is theoretical and empirical research and the dissemination of knowledge. Without compromising the quality of research and not being limited to teaching fundamental disciplines, we seek to make a practical contribution to the building of a new Russia.
Our university is a community of faculty, staff members, graduate and undergraduate students who are distinguished by their deep commitment to supporting high academic standards in their work. We seek to guarantee that each member of our community has the most favourable conditions to develop.
RUSSIAN STATE UNIVERSITY FOR THE HUMANITIES
1. General provisions
1.1. State educational establishment of professional higher education Russian State University for the Humanities hereafter referred to as the University, is a state higher education establishment of federal control.
RSUH mission is to maintain and develop the status of a leading scientific and educational institution in the humanities, social and informational studies in Russia and beyond.
RSUH strives to deliver its contribution to the processes of internationalization and humanitarisation of the higher education and scholarship in Russia, to perceive the functions of a socially oriented institution promoting social and humanitarian values of the modern society. We are targeting at raising the level of competitiveness of the Russian economy and further integrating our country into the global economy.
In its scientific research programs, RSUH will adhere to reaching new horizons in fundamental humanities sciences together with responding to the demands and challenges of the society in generating new productive ideas, technologies, and products to bring value to the solution of the most important issues of social development in Russia and its role as the part of the ever-changing world.
Educational principles of RSUH:
The European two-level educational system (B.A. – M.A.) noticeably increases the number of types of training and offers a possibility to study and work abroad.
Integration of research and education allows students to develop research skills and acquire the necessary set of competences.
Sustainability and interdisciplinarity is represented by the unified educational complex as opposed to a series of specialized non-related programs.
Practice-oriented and student-centered education system is based upon a carefully created combination of fundamental theoretical knowledge and hands-on skills. It allows tapping into the individual abilities of the students. The University has an active tutor system.
The educational environment is inspirational to learning, and is based on the idea of academic freedom, creativity, professional growth and mutual tolerance.
The life-long learning concept views the education as a continuing and an on-going process. RSUH offers preparatory training for prospective students, continuing education programs as well as graduate and postgraduate tracks. The programs operate both in Moscow and in the regions.
The principle of “education through art” has led to creating a unique training environment – teaching in museums and exhibition halls.
Active international presence. RSUH has international research and educational centers and issues double diplomas. There are over 240 cooperation agreements with leading foreign universities and research institutions. Hundreds of students, graduate and undergraduate alike, are provided with internships at top ranked universities in Europe and other parts of the world. RSUH also offers courses read in English.
SOUTHERN FEDERAL UNIVERSITY
Southern Federal University is a modern research university with emphasis on innovations and entrepreneurship. In its academic activities it combines studies with fundamental and applied science, as well as cutting-edge technologies and innovative approaches.
SFedU traces its history back to 1915.
The University’s position in the national university rankings provides persuasive evidence to its achievements, a positive image and a passion for excellence: SFedU was awarded the 5th place in the Annual Independent National University Rankings.
Over 33 thousand SFedU students (the 2015 data) have already had the opportunity to appreciate the advantages of studying at SFedU, some of which are listed below.
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 of 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 programsSFedU applicants can pick and choose from a range of Bachelor, Master, and Doctorate degree programs in a broadest range of sciences and humanities: history, philosophy, art, economics, law, psychology, biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, computer science. Each program contains a number of 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 opportunities for young researchers
UNIVERSITÉ FÉLIX HOUPHOUET-BOIGNY
Félix Houphouët-Boigny University is an Ivorian university, located in the town of Cocody in the east of the city of Abidjan. It was previously called Cocody University.
PUSHKIN STATE RUSSIAN LANGUAGE INSTITUTE
THE INSTITUTE: GENERAL INFORMATION
teaching and research center
many years of experience in teaching Russian to international students
highly qualified teachers
latest methodology and techniques
The Institute was founded in 1966. It was granted its present status in 1998. License No. 1982 issued 13.10.2011.
The Pushkin State Russian Language Institute specializes in teaching Russian to international students and in training teachers to teach Russian as a foreign language. It has three main departments:
Philological Department
Department of Teaching Russian as a Foreign Language
Center for Continuing Education
UNIVERSITY OF KARA
UNIVERSITY OVERVIEW
Established in 1999, Université de Kara (University of Kara) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the large town of Kara (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministère de l’Enseignement Supérieur et de la Recherche, Togo (Ministry of Higher Education and Research, Togo), Université de Kara (UK) is a coeducational higher education institution. Université de Kara (UK) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study.