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Source: Peoples'Friendship University of Russia
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The Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education is hosting a strategic session titled "Admissions Without Borders: From Design to Enrollment" at RUDN University.
The event brought together leading experts in higher education and heads of relevant agencies for a comprehensive discussion of key aspects of the admissions campaign. More than 700 representatives from universities and research organizations are participating, as well as representatives from federal executive bodies—the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, the Ministry of Labor and Social Protection, the Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media, and the Federal Service for Supervision in Education and Science. The strategic session will run until March 14.
Online admission
Participants focused on key issues related to the admissions process: current regulatory changes, mechanisms for implementing targeted training, the distribution of fee-paying places, and the admission of international students. Discussions focused on the functionality of the "Online University Admissions" service and the search for effective tools for providing information support to applicants at all stages.
"The Russian Ministry of Education and Science is systematically developing the 'Online University Admissions' service. In the new year, we will focus on adapting the rules to different situations, making the system even more understandable and convenient for applicants, including those from other countries and those applying based on a portfolio. A steady trend toward digital document submission is emerging, and we are seeing positive feedback from organizations and students about the ease of use of the service," said Andrey Omelchuk, Deputy Minister of Education and Science of Russia.
"Digital admissions is now becoming a key tool for managing the personnel training system. It allows us to see in real time which programs applicants are choosing, how demand for professions is changing, and how student flows are distributed across regions. This data forms the basis for strategic decision-making in the areas of employment and human capital development," said Yan Talbatsky, Deputy Head of Rostrud.
Strategic guidelines
The three-day workshop will result in the development of proposals for the future of admissions campaign tools and strategic guidelines for 2027, including the automation of admissions processes, the expansion of the "Online University Admission" service, the development of flexible targeted admissions mechanisms, and the implementation of personalized digital tools to support applicants.
"RUDN University is honored to host the Russian Ministry of Education and Science's strategic session on university admissions for the second year in a row. Digital services are becoming an important part of RUDN University's admissions campaign: in 2025, we received a record number of applications—194,186, a 67% increase from the previous year. Over 40% of applicants submitted their documents through the 'Online University Admissions' service, and the first application for the admissions campaign was submitted just 36 seconds after it began," said Oleg Yastrebov, Rector of RUDN University.
It is expected that the developed initiatives will create a more convenient, transparent, and effective admissions system that meets modern challenges and strategic objectives for the development of higher education.
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