Education

The Volga Tech is dynamic, internationally oriented higher education institution that accumulates the best academic resources in Yoshkar-Ola and the Republic of Mari El. Applicants can choose from our wide range of high quality study programs in Engineering, Forestry and Environmental Sciences, Social Studies, Management and Economics.

19.03.01 BIOTECHNOLOGY: MOLECULAR AND CELL BIOTECHNOLOGY

BACHELOR'S PROGRAMME

Entrance exams: Mathematics and Russian language

Biotechnologists work in scientific and research centres, laboratories, clinics, and pharmaceutical companies. They research, receive and use enzymes and viruses of various genesis. They study microorganisms, cell cultures of animals and plants. They think over and develop technologies to obtain new structures and possible options for their use in chemical, food and biological industries. As part of the working groups, they take part in experiments on the creation of new drugs and biologically active substances.

Graduates from the bachelor's programme can work in various manufacturing, pharmaceutical and food companies as junior staff. Or else, they can be employed in research centres as laboratory or junior research assistants.

The leading enterprises and organizations in Russia and abroad where graduates from this programme are in demand are as follows: GileadSciences, Inc. (GILD), Amgen, Inc. (AMGN), Celgene Corp., Biogen Idec, Inc., Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (REGN).

Core courses: General Biology and Microbiology; General Biochemistry and Molecular Biology; Basics of Biotechnology; Processes and Devices of Biotechnology; Theoretical Foundations of Biotechnology; Genetics; Instrumental Methods of Analysis in Biotechnology; Fundamentals of Molecular Biotechnology; Plant Biotechnology; Agricultural Biotechnology; Forest Biotechnology; Methods for the Analysis of Secondary Metabolites; International Standards of GMP and GLP in Biotechnological Industries; Industrial Biotechnology; Biotechnology; Microbiology; Genetic Certification of Plants; Technology for the Production of Biologically Active Substances from Plant Materials.

21.03.01 OIL AND GAS ENGINEERING: TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE OF HYDROCARBONS

BACHELOR'S PROGRAMME

Entrance exams: Mathematics and Russian language

Graduates from the programme work at the enterprises of oil and gas production and processing. Their responsibilities include repair, reconstruction and restoration of oil and gas wells onshore and offshore, operation and maintenance of technological equipment used in industry, planning and organization of employee work in wells, monitoring the compliance with industrial safety regulations and environmental legislation.

The knowledge gained will allow graduates to work successfully at research institutes, institutions of higher and secondary vocational education, manufacturing organizations; hold key positions in oil and gas companies and government bodies, ensuring rational reproduction of mineral resources, academic and departmental research organizations related to the solution of fundamental and applied geological and oil and gas problems.

The leading enterprises and organizations in Russia and abroad where graduates from this programme are in demand are the leading Russian oil and gas companies: Gazprom, Surgutneftegas, Lukoil, Rosneft, Tatneft and others.

Core courses: Regulatory Framework for Nature Management; Metrology. Standardization. Certification Automated Process Control Hydraulics and Oil and Gas Hydromechanics; Reliability of Oil and Gas Pipelines; Pumping and Compressor Stations; Design of Gas and Oil Pipelines; Modeling of Technological Processes and Systems; Heat Engineering; Transport and Storage of Liquefied Gases; Construction and Repair of Gas and Oil Pipelines; Gas Distribution Systems; Information Technology in the Industry; Diagnostics of Gas and Oil Pipelines; Gas Turbine Units; Fundamentals of Engineering Geology; Oilfield Geology; Arrangement of Oil and Gas Fields in the Sea; Arrangement of Oil and Gas fields on Land; Operation of Gas Pipelines; Operation of Oil Pipelines.

13.03.01 THERMAL POWER ENGINEERING AND HEAT ENGINEERING: THERMAL POWER PLANT

BACHELOR'S PROGRAMME

Entrance exams: Mathematics and Russian language

Graduates from the programme are in demand at the enterprises of the oil and gas and petrochemical industries; at the enterprises of transportation and storage of oil and gas; on industrial and urban gas supply systems; at oil depots, gas and oil storage facilities, gas stations; at the enterprises of the chemical, energy, pharmaceutical, engineering and food industries.

The leading enterprises and organizations in Russia and abroad where graduates from the programme are in demand are the leading Russian power supply, oil and gas companies: Gazprom, Surgutneftegas, Norilsk Nickel, Sibur Holding, Rosseti.

Core courses: Heat and Mass Transfer Processes and Technological Systems; Basic Technologies and Technological Complexes of Oil and Gas Production; Basics of Technical Diagnostics; Design and Durability of Machinery; Bases of Designing and Calculation of Technological Equipment; Technological Equipment in Industry; Methods and Means of Nondestructive Control Equipment; Long-term Mining Projects, Transportation and Processing of Hydrocarbons; Technical Inspection of Process Equipment.

23.03.03 OPERATION OF TRANSPORT AND TECHNOLOGICAL MACHINES AND COMPLEXES: PIPELINE TRANSPORT OF OIL AND GAS

BACHELOR'S PROGRAMME

Entrance exams: Mathematics and Russian language

Students acquire professional competency in the field of hydraulic and pneumatic systems, electrical engineering and electrical equipment, designs and operational properties of transport-technological machines and complexes, gain knowledge and skills in the field of oil and gas industry, operation of oil, oil products and gas pipelines, technical diagnostics at pipeline transport facilities, etc.

Graduates are successfully employed at enterprises in oil, gas and petrochemical industries; operational enterprises in the pipeline transport system of oil and gas; pumping and compressor stations; organizations for the design and maintenance of oil and gas facilities.

The leading enterprises and organizations in Russia and abroad where graduates from this programme are in demand are as follows: Gazprom, Surgutneftegas, Lukoil, Bashneft, Russian Railways.

Core courses: Type and Operation of Technological Equipment of Pipeline Transport; Machines and Equipment for Oil and Gas Pipelines; Basics of Oil and Gas Industry; Petroleum Products Supply; Technical Diagnostics at Pipeline Transport Facilities; Operation of Oil, Oil Products and Gas Pipelines; Technical Standard Documentation of Pipeline Transport Enterprises.

12.03.04 BIOTECHNICAL SYSTEMS AND TECHNOLOGIES: ENGINEERING IN BIOMEDICAL PRACTICE

BACHELOR'S PROGRAMME

Entrance exams: Mathematics and Russian language

Graduates from the programme take part in development, implementation and operation of various biotechnological devices, including medical machinery. They develop tools for diagnosis, treatment, rehabilitation and prevention of human diseases. They conduct experiments and tests in the conditions of diagnostic and medical centres, hospitals, dispensaries and clinics and also act as involved specialists in the repair of medical and diagnostic systems.

Graduates become engineers of automation and control measuring instruments, medical physicists or engineers in the field of medical technology. Graduates can pursue a career in pedagogy, thus teaching specialized subjects in educational institutions. They are employed by the environmental organizations, flora protection stations, veterinary and clinical laboratories. Potential employers are all enterprises operating in food, light, cosmetic, biochemical and pharmaceutical industries.

The leading enterprises and organizations in Russia and abroad where graduates from the programme are in demand are as follows: GileadSciences, Inc. (GILD), Amgen, Inc. (AMGN), Celgene Corp., Biogen Idec, Inc, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals (REGN).

Core courses: Mathematics; Physics; ObjectOriented Programming in Biomedical Applications; Methods of Processing and Analysis of Biomedical Signals and Data; Circuitry; Digital Signal Processing in Biomedical Systems; Systems of ComputerAided Design and Construction of Medical Equipment; Medical Devices; Tools; Systems and Complexes; Repair and Maintenance of Medical Equipment.

38.03.01 ECONOMICS: WORLD ECONOMICS AND INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC RELATIONS

BACHELOR'S PROGRAMME

Entrance exams: Mathematics and Russian language

Economists gain comprehensive knowledge of world economy, international economic relations, market research, organization of international economic activity, investments, financial management, assessment of economic efficiency and financial effectiveness of managerial decisions, risk management in international business.

Graduates from the programme can carry out research, analysis and forecast of socio-economic processes and phenomena at the micro and macro levels; can be involved in production of products and services, analyze demand for products and services, assess their current and future supply, promote products and services on the market, plan financial flows; perform operations in financial markets, manage financial risks.

The leading enterprises and organizations in Russia and abroad where graduates from this programme are in demand are as follows: - government bodies; structural subdivisions of large state and private companies associated with the development of foreign economic relations, banks and other financial organizations; representative offices of foreign companies in Russia, transnational corporations and international organizations; state and private foreign companies; scientific, educational and analytical centers and organizations.

Core courses: Finance, Money, Credit, Banks; Fundamentals of Digital Economy; Investment; Economic Analysis of Production; Economic Activities; Financial Management; Insurance; Banking Operations and Services; World Economy and International Economic Relations; World Economic Entities; Organization and Management of International Economic Activities; Risk Management in International Business, International Logistics, Accounting and Taxation of World Economic Entities; International Financial Reporting Standards; Customs.

43.03.02 TOURISM: ORGANIZATION OF INTERNATIONAL TOURISM AND HOTEL BUSINESS

BACHELOR'S PROGRAMME

Entrance exams: Social Studies and Russian language

Graduates from the programme are trained to provide a wide range of tourism-related services to a client. The work of the graduate involves providing tourist consultancy and selling company services, monitoring the market for travel services and companies involved in passenger transportation, interacting with insurance companies and passport and visa services.

Graduates from the programme are successfully employed by tourism departments, tour information centres, tourism and local history departments at municipal organizations; travel companies; national parks, reserves and sanctuaries; hotels, sanatoriums, dispensaries, recreation centres and ski health resorts; restaurants and other catering facilities; museum and exhibition facilities.

The leading enterprises and organizations in Russia and abroad, where graduates in this field of training are in demand are as follows: CoralTravel; TUI, TezTour; Sunmar; ICS Travel Group.

Core Courses: Tourist and Recreational Resources and Types of Tourism; Management in Tourism; Communicative Technologies in Tourism; Information Technology and Software for Tourism Enterprises; Foreign Language; S p eech Culture and Professional Communication; Psychology of Tourism; International Tourism; World Cultural Heritage in Tourism; Economics and Entrepreneurship in Tourism; Sales Technologies in Tourism; Innovation in Tourism; Travel Agency Staff Members; Control and Supervision of the Activities of Tourist Service Organizations; Tourism Marketing; Resort Technology; Technology of Hotel Services; Advertising in Tourism; Business Communication in Tourism; Tour Operator and Travel Agent Activities; Professional Communications of the Service Sector in the Consumer Society; Professional Ethics and Etiquette in Tourism; Technologies for Developing Travel Routes; Catering Services for Tourists; Recreational Geography.

05.03.06 ENVIRONMENT AND NATURE MANAGEMENT: ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING

BACHELOR'S PROGRAMME

Entrance exams: Geography and Russian language

Depending on their place of work and position, graduates from Nature Management programme conduct environmental impact assessment and monitoring, create and maintain environmental databases, design environmental policy of the enterprise, prepare programmes and action plans to implement environmental legislation, prepare environmental reports, develop draft standards, calculate the expected noise levels in adjacent areas and in standardized rooms, introduce and maintain the system of internal environmental audit and management system in the field of environmental protection.

Environmental specialists are in demand at industrial enterprises in various industries, especially in production resulting in emissions into atmosphere. Internal environmental audit in industry represents a new prospective area of activity for the programme graduates. Novice specialists work in laboratories, join expert groups, are employed by environmental organizations, etc.

The leading enterprises and organizations in Russia and abroad where graduates from the programme are in demand are as follows: Greenpeace, WWF, International Socio-Ecological Union (ISEU), The international environmental Bellona Foundation, International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources (IUCN).

Core Courses: General Ecology; Geoecology; Environmental Protection; Landscape Science; Environmental Impact Assessment; Legal Framework for Nature Management and Environmental Protection; Environmental Monitoring; Regulating and Reduction of Environmental Pollution; Man-made Systems and Environmental Risks; Environmental Design and Expertise; Environmental Quality Control; Management and Disposal of Production and Consumption Waste; Environmental Management; Audit and Insurance; Geographic Information Systems in Ecology and Nature Management; Basic Technologies in Nature Management; Environmental Engineering; GIS and Remote Sensing.