The Faculty of Philology of the University of Tver annually releases hundreds of new teachers into the "adult" professional life. Some graduates are engaged in publishing, advertising and public relations.
But before getting the specialty of “philologist”, it is necessary to enter the university after passing the entrance examinations in the form of exams. About how to enter the faculty, what are the conditions of study and other nuances, will be described in detail in the article.
About the faculty: development chronology
Modern TVSU began its path of formation in 1870, but as a female teacher's school. And in 1917, the educational institution was awarded the title of institute.
In the same 1917, a department for the teaching of the Russian language and literature was founded at the Tver Teacher Institute. Its creator was N.D. Nikolsky. After 2 years, a single department was divided into "Russian language" and "Literature".
By the beginning of the alarming 1941, as many as 6 faculties were operating at the Tver Teacher Institute. One of them was the faculty of "Russian language and literature." However, by October 41st, the work of the faculty, as well as the institute as a whole, was suspended due to hostilities. But a year later, the faculty again began a full-fledged reception and training of students. And in the 45th, the first admission of graduate students in the areas of the Russian language and literature began.
In 1952, a new faculty "Historical and Philological" was formed at the institute. His goal was to prepare qualified personnel for work in the field of teaching the Russian language, literature and history. In 1967, the faculty again underwent a transformation - was divided.
In 1971, the Tver Student Institute was transformed into a university, which contributed to the fragmentation of faculties into departments. From year to year, new specializations appeared at the Faculty of Philology:
- In 1971, the department was founded "Methods of teaching the Russian language."
- In 1975, the department of "Soviet literature" was opened. Later, it was renamed "The Latest Literature of Russia."
- In the period of the 1970s, another specialization was created at the faculty - "Theory of Literature".
- In 1991, when the need for collecting, processing, and transmitting information was especially acute, the department of Journalism was organized at the Faculty of Philology, and after 6 years the department of the same name was established.
- In 2006, the Faculty of Philology was updated again: the department "Advertising and Philological Fundamentals of Publishing and Documentation" was opened.
- 2010 brought a new reform in the life of the faculty: two departments of "Russian literature of the XX-XXI centuries" and "Journalism" joined together.
- And, finally, in 2012, the department "Philological Foundations of Publishing and Documentation" was renamed to "Philological Foundations of Publishing and Literary Creativity."

Faculty Management
For the benefit of the specialization of philology, highly qualified specialists work who are responsible for organizing the coordinated work of the faculty.
The dean is Mikhail Lvovich Logunov.
Irina Vladimirovna Gladilina fruitfully works as his deputy for work in the scientific field.
Another deputy dean, Petrov Alexey Andreevich, is engaged in the information support of the faculty.
Responsible for the implementation of a high-quality educational process is the deputy dean Olga Karandashova, Svyatoslavovna.
Availability of departments
There are 6 departments at the philological faculty of TvSU:
- "Russian language" . This is one of the oldest departments of the faculty, and its education coincided with the appearance of the Tver Pedagogical University in 1917. Moreover, this department was originally referred to as the “Russian language and literature”, and in 1919 it was divided into two separate from each other. The largest number of graduates in the specialty "Philologist" are trained precisely in this specialization.
- "History and literature." This is one of the departments, which once formed a single with the "Russian language".
- "International Relations."
- "Journalism and public relations." This department is one of the youngest in the faculty. Her education dates back to 2010. But "Journalism" had a predecessor in the "face" of "Soviet Literature", which has been functioning since 1975.
- “Fundamental and Applied Linguistics” is another young department of the faculty that appeared in 2011. The reason for its occurrence was the merger of the other two: "Advertising" and "Classical Linguistics."
- "Philological base of publishing and literary creation."
The Faculty of Philology is more than 100 years old, and during all this time the profession of a philologist has not lost its relevance for incoming applicants.
How to enter philology?
The process of entering the Faculty of Philology of TvSU is no different from that of other faculties. First you need to go through the stage of final exams, and after receiving the results, submit documents to the selection committee.
The package of documents is required as follows:
- a completed application form addressed to the rector of Tver State University;
- passport of a citizen of Russia (original and photocopy);
- the original and a copy of the school certificate or diploma of secondary special education;
- certificate of exam results (original and photocopy);
- photographs of 3 x 4 cm in four copies;
- documents about available benefits, if any.
Entrance tests
Lists of applicants to the philological faculty of Tver State University are formed after all conditions are met by school graduates: documents are submitted and entrance exams are passed. If it is not difficult to cope with the first requirement, then with the second - you need to score a certain number of points.
The passing score at the Faculty of Philology of Tver State University changes from year to year, but not dramatically. To enter the budget you need to score more than 200 points.
For admission, you need the results of the exam in the following subjects:
- Russian language.
- Literature.
- Social Studies.
- Foreign language.
- Maths.
- Story.
For each direction, the results of three subjects are required.
Paid Office
If the applicant does not get to the budget place due to the set of points (less than the passing) or with the late submission of documents, he has the opportunity to enter the paid department of undergraduate, specialty or magistracy of the philological faculty of Tver State University.
Tuition fees (in rubles) for 2017/2018 in the direction of undergraduate:
- "International Relations" - 88 520 (full-time).
- "Philology" - 88 520 (full-time), 40 000 (in absentia).
- "Fundamental and Applied Linguistics" - 88 520 (full-time).
- "Advertising and public relations" - 95,690 (in person).
- Journalism - 95,690 (full-time).
- "Publishing" - 95,690 (full-time), 40,000 (in absentia).
- "Library and Information Activities" - 40,000 (in absentia).
- Theater Studies - 40,000 (in absentia).
Specialty:
"Literary creativity" - 88,250 (full-time), 40,000 (in absentia).
Master (full-time only):
- "International Relations" - 97,830 rubles.
- "Philology" - 97,830 rubles.
- "Fundamental and Applied Linguistics" - 97,830 rubles.
- Journalism - 110 570.
- "Publishing" - 110 570.
- "Television" - 110 570.
- "Culturology" - 162 690.
Undergraduate studies are 4 years full-time and 5 years in absentia. At the magistracy, the period of study will be 2 years.
Dormitory
Nonresident students are entitled to apply for a room in a dormitory of TVU. To do this, you will need to fill out and submit an application for student housing. Minors must additionally submit a statement from their parents or guardians.
Schedule of the Faculty of Philology
The schedule of the educational process is formed separately for undergraduate, specialty and master's degrees. It also differs for full-time and part-time studies.
At the gathering of the philological faculty of TvSU, before the first of September, newly-minted students are issued student ID cards and test books. The schedule can be found on the same day, coming directly to the university or in electronic format on the official website.
Scholarship payment
At the Faculty of Philology, successful students rely on financial incentives - scholarships. For 2017, its size and terms of receipt are as follows:
- 1,600 rubles is paid to all first-year students until the winter session;
- 1,600 rubles are received by students of all courses (bachelors and specialists) who pass sessions on the results "good" and "excellent";
- excellent students, as a reward from the university, receive a scholarship in the amount of 2250 rubles;
- first-year masters receive 1,900 rubles before the first session;
- with positive assessments during intermediate certification, students are also paid 1900 rubles;
- excellent masters receive 2600 rubles per month.
TvSU Faculty of Philology: student reviews
The philological department of Tver University has an atmosphere of goodwill. So say the students themselves. The teaching staff, according to students, perfectly teach their subjects, using modern methods of pedagogy.
According to students, the profession of a philologist enhances intellectual knowledge, literacy, and even speech. But she has one significant minus - no matter how prestigious the philological education is, the problem with further employment is "acute". Only a small percentage of graduates find a decent job by profession.
In general, with the exception of problems with employment, reviews about the philological faculty are extremely positive.