It would seem that agricultural specialties are not popular, but annually universities of this orientation graduate professional farmers. Ufa is especially famous for this, the agrarian university works at full capacity here, thanks to it the Ural region is provided with specialists for years to come.
Bashkir State Agrarian University is one of the leading Russian universities in the agricultural industry. It was founded in 1930 and has grown to a large scale over almost a hundred years of existence; today more than 450 teachers work here, who annually train about 13-14 thousand students.
Faculties of BGAU
The city where the agrarian university is located is Ufa. The faculties of 2014 did not change in comparison with previous years. Students continue to study in the following specialties: "Agrotechnology and Forestry", "Mechanics", "Food Technologies", "Information Technologies and Construction", "Biotechnologies and Veterinary Medicine", "Environmental Engineering and Construction", "Economics", "Energy".
There are also internal university departments, the teachers of which deal with absolutely all university students. We are talking about the departments of physical education and foreign languages. The last department is quite actively involved in the life of the university, due to this, foreign experts in the field of agriculture often come to Ufa.
In parallel with this, students can gain additional knowledge in specialties that are remotely related to the agricultural sector. The Faculty of Further Education also accepts those who wish to undergo retraining in their specialty and refresh their own knowledge.
BGAU and the complexity of admission
The internal formations that the agrarian university is proud of are faculties, Ufa and its government are trying in every way to correct. University workers do not allow officials to reduce the number of faculties and constantly come forward with the initiative to open new training specialties and programs.
In 2014, Ufa, whose agricultural university was the best university in the Republic of Bashkortostan, gave him additional subsidies, thanks to which it became possible to create new research grants. University teachers note that agriculture is at the stage of active development, so the number of students will only increase annually.
Specialties of Agricultural University
The Agrarian University (Ufa), whose specialties are popular, annually graduates 6,000 full-time graduates and 6,000 graduate students. The vast majority of students study at the Faculty of Food Technology, where you can get one of eight specialties related to the development and further storage of products.
Some professions can be mastered in addition to the main specialty. You can enter the second faculty after the first year of study, while for the second profession you will need to pay a certain amount annually. The exact amount of payment for the second education can be found in the university administration.
How does the selection committee work?
Before an applicant enters an agrarian university (Ufa), the selection committee invites him to participate in a career guidance program to determine which profession he is most inclined to. Participation in it is paid, but the program can help those who have not yet decided on their future profession.
It is in the admissions committee that you can get complete information about exactly how students will be recruited, how many budget places are available at a particular faculty, and also learn the cost of training for a fee. Unfortunately, the number of budget places at the university is reduced annually, priority is given to paid tuition.
The cost of paid tuition also increases annually, it can be clarified by contacting the Agrarian University (Ufa), the faculties of 2014 and information on them can be found on the official website of the Belarusian State Agrarian University. There you can clarify the list of all specialties that are currently open.
How to proceed?
After graduation, you must wait for a certificate, and then immediately contact the Agricultural University (Ufa), whose selection committee will immediately accept all the necessary documents. You will need to come to the university with the following documents: the original certificate of education (or a duplicate if you intend to go somewhere else), the original certificates of exams (or duplicates), a photocopy of your passport, a medical certificate (it can be obtained at school) and 6 photos 3x4.
If you are applying for targeted selection, you will also need to provide an agreement between the university and the government agency that is ready to take you to work after its completion. It should be borne in mind that after training you will have to work for some time in this organization, otherwise you will need to pay compensation in the amount of the amount that was spent on your studies.
When visiting the selection committee, you will need to write an appropriate application for admission. If you have any letters testifying to your active life position and talent, it is recommended to submit their originals or copies to the commission. Those liable for military service must present a military ID or registration certificate.
Passing points
Many residents of the Ural region tend to get into an agrarian university (Ufa), in which the passing scores are changed annually, following the general trend. In all Russian universities, the score falls annually due to the low level of school education of potential students, a similar situation exists in the Belarusian State Autonomous University.
The average passing score is calculated by the university on its own, this usually happens at the end of July, then the rating of all incoming students is published, which indicates the sum of the points scored as a result of the exam and entrance exams. Specialists of the selection committee recommend that, in preparation for admission, they focus on last year's indicators, but be prepared to change them up or down.
For some faculties for admission it is necessary to take additional exams, the results of the exam can not be dispensed with. Visit the admission committee of the university in advance and check the list of additional exams to understand what exactly you will need to take and in what time frame. In spring, the BGAU usually organizes an open day so that applicants can get all the information necessary for admission.
Paid training and its features
If the student was not able to get a budget place, he can enroll on a paid basis. Terms of payment are general, but an exception can be made if necessary. Ufa, whose agricultural university is one of the leading universities of the country, annually sends instructions to the institution about the reduction of a certain number of budget places.
The specialists of the university are confident that in the near future it will completely switch to a paid form of education. For the 2014/2015 academic year, the cost of full-time tuition at the BGAU is from 40 to 69 thousand rubles, correspondence department will cost a little cheaper - from 20 to 33 thousand rubles per year.
If you cannot study full-time, but you still need to get an education, an agrarian university (Ufa), whose correspondence department works in full, can be a good option for you. The flow of students is much lower, in addition, with a large baggage of knowledge, it is possible to get even a free seat.
How to prepare?
To enter the Belarusian State Agrarian University, you need to start preparing a year before passing the exam and entrance exams. But if the time for preparation was missed, and you want to enter this year, you can take advantage of the preparatory courses organized by the Agrarian University (Ufa), the specialties do not play a role here, the preparation is carried out according to the general methods of the standard type.
It is necessary to register for preparatory courses in advance, they usually begin in March, and the entry is announced for a month. You can check the exact start date of the training at the university selection committee or from representatives of the faculty where you plan to study further.
Preparation for admission for residents of the region
If you live outside the capital, you will have to clarify where Ufa is located, the agrarian university is meeting the provincials, and part-time preparatory courses are especially for them. Preparation is carried out during the holidays, all the disciplines required for admission to the Belarusian State Agrarian University are taken into account.
Standard courses for preparing applicants for admission last exactly three months, after they pass the students are fully prepared to pass the Unified State Exam. There are also different types of courses, designed for different audiences and time. The minimum number of hours in each preparatory course is 30 (subject to intensive study of the material).
BSAU and its international activities
Ufa, whose agricultural university is already known outside of Russia, actively advocates the formation of international relations between the city and foreign organizations. That is why the employees of the university constantly coordinate the work of all departments of the agricultural type of various international projects. Interaction with foreign organizations and universities is an important step in strengthening international relations.
In parallel with all this, a talent pool is being formed at the Belarusian State Agrarian University that is able to take part in international projects. University employees, teachers and students undergo thorough language training for successful communication with participants in international projects. Also, foreign internships are organized at the university, with the help of which everyone who is related to the university can improve their qualifications.
How to find an agricultural university?
Now you know the city in which the agrarian university is located - Ufa, the address of the educational institution is as follows: st. 50 years of October, house 34/1. The admission committee of the Belarusian State Autonomous University works at this address, and there you can get answers to all your questions. It is advisable to visit the commission 5-6 months before graduation to get all the necessary information in advance.
You can get to the university using public transport, you need to get only to the stop "Agrarian University" (Ufa). The year 2014 turned out to be successful for city highways (a number of repair work was carried out), so check in advance if the routes of public transport have changed.
Buses, trolleybus and tram routes run along the BGAU, and minibuses also run. Transport hours are from 6 a.m. to 24 p.m. If necessary, you can take a taxi, the drivers are well aware of how to quickly get to the university.