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Source: Novosibirsk State University –
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Novosibirsk State University held its traditional Open Day on November 2, attracting a record-breaking number of participants for the fall event—over 2,000 schoolchildren and their parents. Prospective students learned about the program offerings, admission requirements, and the university atmosphere. The Open Day was held for the first time in the new classroom building, which opened on September 1, 2025.
In his opening address, NSU Rector Mikhail Fedoruk discussed the university's history, its development, and the areas of specialization that are currently in high demand. He specifically noted the growing interest among applicants in the natural sciences and engineering. This is evidenced by the results of the 2025 admissions campaign, where the top seven areas with the most significant growth in applications included "Informatics and Computer Engineering," "Mathematics and Mechanics," "Mathematics and Computer Science," "Applied Mathematics and Physics," "Physics," "General Medicine," and "Geology." The rector also highlighted the development of the university's infrastructure, the construction of a modern campus, and the opening of new buildings, which will expand NSU's educational and research capabilities.
During the Open Day, guests had the opportunity to visit thematic areas of NSU faculties and institutes, where students and faculty demonstrated in an interactive and live format what can be learned at NSU.
A guest of the event, tenth-grader Elizaveta Zh., shared her impressions:
"I really like this university. I'd like to enroll here, but I haven't decided on a major or exams yet. This is my first time here, and I'm impressed by the scale of the university—it's very large. I think there will be many opportunities for me if I get in. I've discovered a new area—the Faculty of Geology and Geophysics and the Department of Oil and Gas Fields."
At the program areas, representatives from NSU faculties and institutes provided detailed information on the admissions requirements for each specific program and answered applicants' questions.
Yulia Ilyushchenko, a representative of the Fundamental and Applied Linguistics department at the NSU Humanities Institute, noted:
We also have a threshold for admission to fee-paying programs—this year, you had to score more than 210 points to be admitted. There are several types of quotas for state-funded places. Please note that we only require specialized mathematics.
NSU hosts a variety of events to help schoolchildren prepare for university admission, ranging from Unified State Exam (USE) preparation courses to annual schools organized by faculties and institutes. Completion of these schools offers the opportunity to earn additional credits for university admission.
Natalia Simonova, Head of the Department of Theory and History of Journalism, discussed additional programs for high school students that can help increase their chances of successful admission to a journalism program:
For those interested in our program, we offer a "Young Journalist School" for students in grades 8–11, lasting from one to four years. It includes preparation for a creative competition specifically for 11th-graders—two classes every two weeks. At the school, students create stories, magazines, longreads, and other projects, exploring various forms of journalistic work. This format is suitable for career guidance and portfolio preparation, which can then be presented at the creative competition.
We are confident that NSU's Open Day will become the beginning of many schoolchildren's professional journeys, where the first step is choosing their field and where they want to study. NSU is open to talented and inquisitive people—those who are ready to seek, explore, and create the future today.
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