There are many worthy institutions of higher education in Russia. One of the most elite and prestigious is MGIMO. This is the name of the Moscow State Institute of International Relations existing in the capital of our country. For several decades, it has been producing highly qualified international specialists and practicing diplomats from its walls.
The first page in the history of the university
MGIMO has existed for more than 70 years. Its history began in 1943 with the formation of an international faculty within the structure of Moscow State University. This unit functioned for a short time in the named educational institution - only 1 year. In 1944, the faculty separated from the Moscow State University and grew into an independent educational institution - the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs).
While working as part of the Moscow State University, the faculty was imbued with the spirit of the head university. This allowed the department to set the right direction for the development of MGIMO in the future. In the first year of work at the university it wasonly 200 people accepted. In subsequent years, this figure increased. Foreign citizens began to appear among the students.
Modern Virtues
If we compare the beginning of its activities and today, we can conclude that MGIMO MFA of Russia has passed a thorny path of its development. Now in the structure of the university there are 8 faculties, 5 institutes, 80 departments. More than 1200 professors and teachers are involved in the educational process - this is an exceptional team of specialists.
Recently, MGIMO has set itself the most important professional task - to carry out the development of educational programs of a new generation. Previously, the university did not have the right to do this, because there were standards common to all educational institutions. However, the President of Russia, taking into account the authority and prestige of MGIMO, signed a decree granting the right to develop their own educational programs.
Education and Science
In modern universities, education is closely intertwined with science. This feature is a status feature of universities. At the Moscow State Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia, the principle of combining science and education is implemented in several forms:
- Leading Russian international scientists are involved in teaching students at the university. Thanks to them, the educational process becomes better, full of useful and relevant information.
- In MGIMO, representatives of academic and university science, analytical structures of state power are formedteams to work on joint textbooks.
- Moscow State Institute of International Relations regularly organizes scientific and practical conferences, seminars and participates in them.
Anatoly Vasilievich Torkunov, who holds the post of rector of MGIMO, says that today the university is not only a unique humanitarian international center, but also an authoritative scientific center. The results of some research are being introduced into educational activities. For example, previous work has resulted in the following results:
- a training course (special course) on the international legal regulation of information and communication technologies has appeared;
- modernization of the master's discipline "Innovative processes in education" (direction - "Pedagogical education"), etc.
Training areas
The license held by MGIMO states that the university at the undergraduate level has the right to conduct educational activities in 25 areas. Among them are “International Relations”, “Journalism”, “Economics”, “Jurisprudence”, “Political Science”, “State and Municipal Administration”, etc. The university has a branch in the city of Odintsovo, Moscow Region, but there are fewer directions for undergraduate studies.
An important feature of the Odintsovo branch of MGIMO is the presence of the Gorchakov Lyceum in its structure. This educational institution implements the main general education program of secondary general education withsocial and humanitarian bias. Classes are formed small, up to 15 people. In addition to general education subjects, students are taught international disciplines to broaden their horizons and understand what awaits them at MGIMO after admission.
Learning foreign languages
Even in the early days of its existence, the institute paid special attention to the study of foreign languages. At present, according to the rector of the university, Anatoly Vasilievich Torkunov, MGIMO continues to adhere to this tactic. Foreign languages are important working tools, thanks to which students, becoming diplomats, solve professional problems.
The curriculum for each speci alty at MGIMO includes the study of two foreign languages. One of them is, of course, English. Due to the prevailing geopolitical realities, it is considered very important. People who successfully learn both the first and second foreign languages can enroll in an elective program in another language if they wish. To date, there are more than 500 such students at MGIMO.
Modern educational technologies are actively used in the study of foreign languages. The university has more than 50 multimedia classrooms where teachers and students can use special computer programs, video and audio recordings. Every year, teleconferences between MGIMO and foreign universities become more and more significant.
Demand for graduates
MGIMO is an abbreviation that is known not only in Russia, but also abroad. The name of the university has long been a symbol of quality education. Institute graduates are considered a special caste. The MGIMO diploma testifies to the presence of a brilliant education and is a kind of quality mark.
Graduates of the Moscow State Institute of International Relations are in great demand, as evidenced by the concluded cooperation agreements with various government agencies, commercial organizations, and companies. Relations have been established with the Ministry of Economic Development, the Federation Council, Departments of the Government of Moscow, Rosgosstrakh, Uralsib, etc. In the structures and organizations listed above, students undergo internships and find jobs for themselves.
Famous MGIMO alumni
The fact that MGIMO University is a prestigious university is not a fantasy. This is evidenced by the success of many graduates. Among famous personalities with a diploma from MGIMO, Sergey Viktorovich Lavrov can be noted. Today he holds the post of Minister of Foreign Affairs of Russia, is a well-known personality abroad. He speaks of MGIMO not only as his own alma mater, but also as a modern educational institution of the highest category.
The list of famous graduates includes Ksenia Anatolyevna Sobchak. She, being a student at MGIMO, received a bachelor's degree in international relations in 2002, and in 2004 she received a master's degree after graduating from the faculty of political science. About the presence of such a seriousMany people did not even suspect Ksenia Sobchak's education, because after graduation she took part in creative and commercial projects. She took up politics relatively recently - from the moment she was nominated for the presidential elections in the Russian Federation.
Difficulty of admission: competition and passing score at MGIMO
Applicants not only from the Moscow region, but also from other regions of Russia seek to enter the Moscow State Institute of International Relations. The university is also of interest to foreign citizens. However, everyone who wants to study at such a prestigious educational institution should remember that the competition among applicants is very high here. In 2017, 32 people applied for 1 budget place, and 13 people applied for 1 paid place. The passing score is generally high for the university. In 2017, the average score on the budget was 95 points, and on the contract form of education - 79 points.
MGIMO is the university worth fighting for admission to. Here they receive an excellent education that meets international educational and scientific standards. The diploma of this educational institution opens the way to the most famous and elite organizations in our country.
