In Vladikavkaz, many applicants after graduation are sent with documents to the North Ossetian State University (SOGU). This is a significant and prestigious educational institution not only in the city, but throughout North Ossetia. Almost a century has passed since its discovery.
Main historical facts and modern period
That educational institution, from which the modern North Ossetian State University has grown, appeared in 1920. It was called the Terek Institute of Public Education. Since its inception, it has been training teachers. Students were trained in 4 small departments.
Until about the end of the 30s, the university was developing rapidly. In 1938 it received the name of the North Ossetian Pedagogical Institute. At that time, it was already a large educational organization. In its structure there were 6 different faculties. A significant expansion of speci alties dates back to 1967. Right at this momenton the basis of the Pedagogical Institute, a classical university was launched.
In the same status, the university continues to function today. The educational institution plans to become a flagship university. In 2017, the necessary measures were already taken, because a special competition was held by the Ministry of Education and Science. SOSU could not become a winner and a flagship university. A new competition is planned for 2018. The university does not intend to give up the desired status, so SOGU will participate in the event.
Address and logistics
The legal address of SOGU is the city of Vladikavkaz, Vatutina, 44–46. All laboratories and lecture halls are in excellent condition in the educational institution. The most important thing is that all rooms are equipped with multimedia and computer equipment. It allows you to organize the educational process at a very high quality and modern level.
A very important role in the educational institution, located on the street. Vatutin, the library is playing. Thanks to its existence, the educational process is fully provided with the necessary educational and educational literature. The library has more than 8 million different printed items, ranging from simple textbooks to periodicals.
Information about the rector of the educational institution
North Ossetian State University has developed thanks to people who have replaced each other as rectors throughout the years of the university's existence. Today this post in the university is held by Ogoev Alan Uruzmagovich. Once he was a simple student in this educational institution, and today the future of SOSU is in his hands.
Ogoev Alan Uruzmagovich became the rector of the North Ossetian State University in 2016. In a short period of his work in the educational institution, positive changes have already taken place. First of all, it is worth noting that in 2018, from the moment the entrance campaign began, a set was announced for a new area of training - “foreign regional studies”. As part of this educational program, it is planned to study Georgia and Azerbaijan, i.e., the university will train unique specialists in regional studies, who are not produced by any other Russian higher educational institution.
Organizational structure
In the organizational structure of the classical university, which is located on the street. Vatutin, there are 18 faculties:
- historical;
- geography and geoecology;
- physical and technical;
- chemistry, biology and biotechnology;
- mathematics and information technology;
- economic;
- business and management;
- foreign relations;
- legal;
- foreign languages;
- Ossetian philology;
- Russian philology;
- journalism;
- psychological and pedagogical;
- sociology and social work;
- art;
- dentistry and pharmacy;
- physical culture and sports.
Each structur althe unit implements its list of areas of training. For example, at the North Ossetian State University, the Faculty of Chemistry, Biology and Biotechnology trains students in "chemistry", "commodity science", "biology", "food products from vegetable raw materials", "food products from animal raw materials", "pedagogical education" (profile - chemistry, biology).
New speci alties at the university
It is impossible to list all areas of training and speci alties at the North Ossetian State University, because there are a lot of them at the university. In general, it can be said that SOSU provides training in 22 enlarged groups of speci alties and areas of training.
Periodically, the educational institution changes and new educational programs appear. These processes testify to the development of the university, and also to the fact that SOGU is trying to produce highly demanded specialists that the region and the whole country need. In 2017, the North Ossetian State University named after Khetagurova received a license in 5 undergraduate areas:
- "foreign regional studies";
- "Oriental and African Studies";
- "advertising and public relations";
- "theology";
- "design".
Inclusive education
Modern higher education institutions should today be not only a socializing, but also a socially adapting link for people with disabilities. At the North Ossetian State University, employees andmanagement understands this and the importance of educating people with he alth problems, because in an educational institution people not only receive education for further work. They make friends, develop themselves, enjoy their studies and their small achievements.
People with disabilities can apply to SOGU. There are handrails and ramps in the educational buildings. The width of flights of stairs, platforms, doorways is sufficient. The organization has employees who can help people with disabilities. Also, the university has planned many events to develop inclusive education. For example, in 2020-2024. the university is going to replenish its library with specialized publications for the visually impaired.
SOGU distance learning
The Internet has long been an integral part of the lives of many modern people. It is generally used for entertainment or communication purposes. However, the Internet can still provide educational services. Many educational organizations have understood this. Among them is the North Ossetian State University.
Electronic educational resources have been created at SOGU for distance learning. It is planned to actively use the well-known Periscope application. It is intended for broadcasting in video format in real time. With the help of the application, the university intends to organize master classes for students, conduct open classes, broadcast seminars, conferences, exhibitions. In addition, there will be activesocial networks VKontakte, Facebook are used. On these sites, you can conduct various polls, discussions, show photo and video reports.
A little about admission
School graduates can enter the SOGU of Vladikavkaz only with the results of the Unified State Examination in those subjects that are established for each speci alty. To apply to a university, you must score at least the minimum allowable number of points. For example, to apply for a “history” in 2018, you need to provide the selection committee with the results:
- in history – minimum 34 points;
- social studies - at least 42 points;
- Russian - minimum 36 points.
Graduates of colleges and other higher institutions enter SOSU without USE results. For them, entrance examinations in the subjects established in the speci alties are held at the university according to specially developed programs.
Majors with high passing scores
A fairly diverse competitive situation is observed in the speci alties of the university every year. In some areas, passing scores in SOGU are high, in others - low. In 2017, the highest rate was registered:
- on the “economics” implemented by the Faculty of International Relations (the profile of this direction is “world economy”) – 246 points;
- "jurisprudence" of the Faculty of Law - 235 points;
- "management" of the Faculty of Business and Management - 220 points.
All the listed speci alties in the modern world are considered very popular and prestigious. For this reason, a high passing score was formed on them in 2017. In subsequent years, most likely, the competitive situation will be similar to these educational programs.
Professions with low passing scores
There are speci alties at the North Ossetian State University that are easy to get into on the budget. In 2017, the smallest passing score was in “Philology” on the profile “Ossetian Language and Literature” (Faculty of Ossetian Philology) - only 111 points.
The lowest indicator was in "mathematics" - 116 points. Education is implemented by the Faculty of Mathematics and Information Technology. The profile of the direction of preparation is “algebra, number theory, mathematical logic”. This educational program does not particularly attract applicants, since after graduation, graduates can engage in either research or teaching activities.
A low score was also observed in "Computer Science and Computer Engineering" (Faculty of Mathematics and Information Technology). The indicator in 2017 was 127 points.
Why is it worth applying to SOGU?
To summarize. Why is it worth entering the North Ossetian State University? Firstly, this educational institution has existed for a long period of time. Over the years of work, vast experience has been accumulated in the field of training highly qualified specialists. Today about SOGUthey talk about it as the leading university of the republic.
Secondly, the university is active internationally. This is an important plus for students, because the work of the educational institution in this direction opens up new opportunities for students. Teachers from other countries regularly come with unique courses of lectures. It is also not uncommon for students to do internships in large international companies, gain important knowledge in their speci alty and improve their command of a foreign language.
Thirdly, the university has a very rich student life. For sports lovers there are various sports sections (volleyball, basketball, etc.). Students are allowed to visit the swimming pool in the Dolphin sports and recreation complex free of charge. Various associations have been organized for creative individuals - a club for the cheerful and resourceful, a folk dance ensemble.
In conclusion, it should be noted that more than 6,000 people study at SOGU Vladikavkaz. Once they were all applicants and they also had a difficult choice among educational institutions. Many of them focused on North Ossetian State University for several reasons, including the availability of budget places, the availability of hostels, the payment of scholarships up to 20 thousand per month, the possibility of obtaining a double degree when studying for a master's degree in Oriental Studies.
