“Learning the mind enlightens ...” Under such a motto, Orenburg State University (OSU) works in Orenburg . This is a fairly significant university in the city and region. He is a supplier of personnel for a wide variety of enterprises. The specialties of OSU (Orenburg) are related to construction, aerospace technology, transport, journalism, law, etc.
Successful way
Orenburg State University, which today is a fairly well-known higher educational institution, appeared in 1955. At the beginning of his activity, he was the evening department of a non-local university. Only in 1961 it was transformed into a branch, and in 1971 - into an independent educational institution.
People who worked at the university at that time understood that nothing could be achieved without investing considerable effort, therefore, all the teachers worked hard in teaching, actively showed themselves in science. All the labor invested in the past contributed to the formation of a large educational institution. Today OSU in Orenburg is a multidisciplinary university that is developing dynamically, strengthens its personnel potential, and introduces new educational technologies.
Scientific potential
Orenburg State University is an educational institution. However, the essence of his work is not only in teaching students a wide range of educational programs. The university is actively engaged in scientific activities. The work is carried out within 12 branches of science in 54 areas.
The scientific activity of the university is effective. Specialists annually carry out research and development in the framework of state tasks for orders of enterprises of the Orenburg region. The university has established certain research groups. For example, one of them deals with the problems of designing and strengthening building structures, the other conducts research to ensure the quality of operation of road transport, etc.
Acquaintance with the structure
The university is a major educational institution. Confirms this number of structural units. If we talk about the faculties of OGU Orenburg, then there are 13:
- architectural and construction;
- geological and geographical;
- electric power;
- transport;
- Applied Biotechnology and Engineering;
- physical;
- chemical-biological;
- mathematics and information technology;
- humanities and social sciences;
- philology and journalism;
- economics and Management;
- financial and economic;
- legal.
Also in OGU Orenburg work and larger structural units - institutions. There are only 2 of them: aerospace and management institutes. Both faculties and institutes implement higher education programs. In addition, it is worth highlighting colleges in the structure of the university. They offer secondary vocational education programs. There are 2 colleges: these are the Buzuluk College of Industry and Transport and the University College of the Orenburg State University.
University in the international arena
Orenburg State University is recognized globally. Various organizations and educational institutions collaborate with him. At the moment, there are more than 30 partners. Among them are educational organizations and universities in Germany, China, Kazakhstan, Japan, France and other countries. Cooperation with other states allows Orenburg State University to participate in various events, to hold some of them within its walls. For example, in 2016, OSU became one of the venues for the I International Eurasia Youth Educational Forum.
Cooperation with foreign organizations also allows the development of academic exchange of teachers and students, and the promotion of the study of foreign languages. In 2016, 36 students got the opportunity to study in Italy, China, USA, Germany, Japan. Among the guests of the Orenburg State University of Orenburg who visited the university in 2016, one can distinguish undergraduates and doctoral students of Kazakhstani universities. They were participants in an internship in scientific research methodology.
For applicants: programs and documents
A huge number of programs are implemented by Orenburg State University. In accordance with the current license, he can train:
- in 19 specialties of secondary vocational education;
- in 83 areas of undergraduate studies;
- in 9 specialties of higher education;
- in 47 areas of magistracy;
- on 29 highly qualified personnel training programs.
Entrants are required to receive a certain set of documents upon admission. This is a passport and certificate or diploma. For admission to some areas, a medical certificate is required to undergo an examination. This document is necessary for those people who choose "Heat and Power Engineering", "Food Products from Plant Raw Materials", "Technology of Transport Processes", etc. There are quite a few specialties and training areas that need help. Their complete list can provide the selection committee.
Entrance tests and enrollment
In any college of the Orenburg State University, admission to secondary vocational education programs is conducted through a certificate contest. This means that when enrolling only the average mark of the document on education is taken into account. No exams, tests do not pass. But the programs of higher professional education are much more complicated. Graduates of schools are accepted according to the results of the Unified State Examination, and graduates of colleges are accepted according to the results of exams held at the university. In some specialties, in addition to passing general education, creative tests are established. For example, on the "Architecture" and "Design of the architectural environment", applicants perform drawing, composition and drawing.
Crediting is carried out in August. You can familiarize yourself with the orders and the list of applicants received at the Orenburg State University in the educational institution itself. This information is also published on the official website of Orenburg State University. In the same place, applicants who sent documents by mail can find out about the reasons for refusing admission. Enrolled persons are given the opportunity on the website to find out the schedule of the Orenburg State University.
What students say about the university
Persons studying at Orenburg State University are proud of the institution, because it is considered large, prestigious. The university has at its disposal several educational buildings and dormitories. In the buildings where the educational process is carried out, classrooms, laboratories, computer classes are equipped. It is also important that all available equipment is not old. In 2016, the procurement and modernization of the laboratory and information and communication base was carried out.
Students are pleased not only with material and technical support, but also with a rich extracurricular life. It is organized by the student center of the DC "Russia", which includes 25 creative teams. The lists of associations in Orenburg State University of Orenburg include the Antre Circus, the pop groups The Other and Pearl, the Crystal Fashion Theater, and the Excursion vocal ensemble. The listed groups are very bright, original, interesting. This allows them to become laureates of national and international competitions.
OSU graduates
Graduates thank Orenburg State University for providing a quality education. It, they said, helped them quickly find work. Graduates also indicate that some of them did not even have to look for work on their own. Local enterprises regularly send applications to the university and invite young specialists to available vacancies.
Former students work in large industrial enterprises, in research centers, Russian and international companies, banks. Among the employers accepting graduates of OSU, we can distinguish OOO Gazprom Podremremont Orenburg, LLC Orenburgneftegeofizika, PJSC Sberbank of Russia, etc.
In conclusion, it is worth noting that Orenburg State University is the place where students have great opportunities. Students receive knowledge at lectures and practical exercises, practice at large enterprises in the city, go to study abroad, and take part in creative events.