The list of universities in Arkhangelsk has many positions, including one of several Russian federal universities of NArFU. The Federal University united several institutes that existed separately before that.
In Arkhangelsk, state universities prevail over commercial ones, but they also exist. Most institutes and universities offer both full-time and part-time studies. Universities of Arkhangelsk with budget places, as well as places on a contractual basis, offer education in many areas of professional activity.
Northern (Arctic) Federal University
The Federal University has united under its roof several universities that previously existed separately:
- Pomeranian State University.
- ASTU and others.
Includes such higher schools:
- psychology, pedagogy;
- economics, law and management;
- engineering school;
- humanities and international communications;
- energy, oil and gas;
- shipbuilding;
- science and technology.
NArFU is the largest university in Arkhangelsk. The university has several levels of study: undergraduate and graduate. Students can also receive full-time and part-time education. There are free places to study, and the university also provides paid educational services.
NArFU is considered the most prestigious university in the Arkhangelsk region. The best graduates of schools in the northern region are eager to enter here. However, with each passing year, the average entry score increases, and it becomes more difficult to do this.
The Federal University has a main building, as well as buildings provided by individual faculties. The educational institution also has a new library building and a stadium for physical education. In 2017, an Arctic forum was held on the territory of the university with the participation of Russian President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin and many ministers of the Russian government.
Northern State Medical University
SSMU is the only medical institution of higher education in the city. The university in Arkhangelsk also planned to join the federal structure. However, subsequently it was decided to leave it a separate structure.
The university has 12 faculties, including the faculty of training highly qualified personnel. On the basis of the university you can also get secondary vocational education at the faculty of nursing. Graduates of not only Arkhangelsk schools, but also from neighboring regions come to enter the educational institution. Many students come from India and Latin America.
On the official website of the university, information can be obtained not only by current students, but also by applicants who wish to enter the university in the coming years. In addition, there is complete information for graduates of previous years, for example, a section with current vacancies.
Arctic Maritime Institute named after V.I. Voronin
The Institute is a branch of the State University of the Sea and River Fleet named after Admiral S. O. Makarov. It is a state institution of higher education.
In its structure, it has 8 faculties, whose students can study both on a free and on a paid basis. In addition, students are available not only full-time, but also distance learning. Students from other cities can get places in the hostel.
Institute of Management
It is a private educational institution. It includes in its structure 7 faculties that teach in such specialties as:
- law;
- economy;
- jurisprudence;
- applied computer science and more.
Students are taught on a fee basis. Part of the space of the educational institution is leased to commercial institutions. This fact excites students for more than one year. However, the problem has not yet been resolved.
Arkhangelsk branch of the Modern Humanitarian Academy
It is a private institution of higher education. It includes 5 educational programs in its structure, such as:
- linguistics;
- economy;
- psychology;
- law;
- Computer Engineering.
There is an undergraduate degree at the academy. The director of a private educational institution is Vladimir Aleshkin.
SPbGUKI - branch in Arkhangelsk
It includes only 3 educational programs, namely:
- culturology;
- library information activities;
- socio-cultural activities.
The university in Arkhangelsk is located at: st. 111 North Dvina Embankment.
It is a state institution of higher education. Training is conducted on a full-time basis.
VZFEI branch in Arkhangelsk
The Institute of Economics offers students 3 educational programs:
- organisation management;
- finance and credit;
- Accounting.
The university in Arkhangelsk is located in the heart of the city on Troitsky Avenue. The Institute conducts additional classes in mathematics for graduates of 11 classes.
Most universities in Arkhangelsk are state-owned. In the region, students study in almost all specialties - from humanitarian to technical. Graduates of Arkhangelsk universities are valued at the labor exchange. The administration of the region sends a large amount of funds to finance education in the Arkhangelsk region. However, the best school graduates, who gain more than 90 points for the exam, still prefer to leave for Moscow or St. Petersburg.