The number of universities in Magnitogorsk is not so large. The most prestigious are Technical University. Nosov and the State Conservatory named after Glinka. The city also has branches of Moscow universities, both public and private. In general, higher education institutions occupy good positions in Russian ratings evaluating the quality of education provided.
Magnitogorsk State University
The faculties of the state university of Magnitogorsk include:
- fine arts and design;
- technological;
- physical and mathematical;
- historical and others.
The following departments work at the faculty of technology:
- decorative and applied technologies;
- general technical disciplines;
- advertising and art design;
- theories and methods of vocational education.
The university provides all nonresident places in a comfortable student dormitory.
Magnitogorsk State Technical University G. I. Nosova
This institution is rightfully considered one of the best state universities in Magnitogorsk. In 2017, the Ministry of Education and Science rated the university at 7 points out of 7. It takes 199th place in the ranking of Russian universities. On average, applicants entering the budgetary basis of training have at least 64 USE points for each subject. In total, more than 12,000 students study at a technical university. However, this indicator of the technical university of Magnitogorsk in 2015 amounted to more than 17,000 students. The university has its own hostels to accommodate nonresident students.
Among the faculties of MSTU include:
- humanitarian education;
- natural sciences and standardization;
- metallurgy, engineering and material processing;
- construction, architecture and art and others.
MSTU is considered one of the best challenge in the region. Feedback from graduates is proof of this. The pedagogical staff of the university was highly appreciated, which also includes associate professors, professors, as well as candidates of sciences. Graduates who have received a bachelor's degree often re-enter the university - already on master's programs.
Magnitogorsk State Conservatory named after M.I. Glinka
The list of universities in Magnitogorsk, which are state-owned and have budget places, includes the Conservatory. Glinka. The performance indicator last year rose to the level of 6 points out of 7 possible. It takes 407 place in the ranking of Russian universities. The average passing score of the exam for admission to the ranks of students for several years does not fall below 68. In total, more than 250 students study at the conservatory. The following educational programs are being implemented on the basis of the Department of Musicology and Performance:
- conducting;
- art of concert performance;
- pop art and others.
For admission to the “conducting” profile last year, it was required to overcome the threshold of a passing score of 78. The duration of training is 4 years. There are few budget places, only 1. The cost of training on a paid basis is over 165,000 rubles a year. The control figures for the direction of "teacher education": a passing score of 78, 5 budget places are available, the cost of training on a contractual basis is 97,600 rubles, the duration of training is 4 years.
Graduates actively leave positive feedback about the institution. The conservatory teachers have always been highly appreciated, graduates also evaluate the individual approach to each student during practical classes.
International Institute of Economics and Law - a branch in Magnitogorsk
The number of private universities in Magnitogorsk includes the International Institute of Economics and Law. The institute has 2 faculties:
- legal;
- economics and Management.
The following educational programs are offered to applicants on the basis of the Faculty of Law:
- law;
- state and municipal government.
The cost of studying at the institute starts at 36,000 rubles a year.
The passing score on the “economy” profile last year exceeded the value of 105. The numbers are valid for the contractual basis of training, budget places are not provided. The duration of training is 5 years. Cost - 36 600 rubles per year. The same figures are valid for the direction of "management".
Magnitogorsk branch of Moscow Psychological and Social University
It is one of the private universities of Magnitogorsk. It was founded in 2001. It takes 1038 place in the ranking of Russian universities. Dorms are not provided. The training areas include:
- personnel Management;
- Applied Informatics;
- jurisprudence and others.
In general, reviews about the university are positive. Students receive quality higher education in the field of pedagogy. Many note that the branch’s diploma is highly valued in the labor market of the region, and in most cases graduates can easily find work in their specialty.
Magnitogorsk branch of RANEPA
Among the universities of Magnitogorsk with budget places includes a branch of RANEPA. It takes 972 place in the ranking of Russian universities. The main educational programs of the branch include:
- state and municipal government;
- law;
- economy.
Education at the branch of the university in Magnitogorsk is carried out in Russian. The duration of the educational process at the undergraduate program is 4 years. Graduates of the branch receive exactly the same diploma as graduates of an educational institution in Moscow. The RANEPA branch in Magnitogorsk is considered to be one of the best higher education institutions providing higher education in the field of economics.