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The Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation plans to transition universities to a new model of higher education, which should be completed by 2030.
The period for obtaining higher education during the transition to the new model will be from four to six years, depending on the complexity of the specialty.
The duration of master's studies will vary - from one to three years.
MOSCOW, October 11 - RIA Novosti. The period for obtaining higher education during the transition to a new model of higher education will be from four to six years, depending on the complexity of the chosen specialty, head of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation Valery Falkov told RIA Novosti.
“The duration of higher education will be four, five or six years, depending on the complexity of the specialty. For example, doctors, teachers, engineers will study for more years than specialists in the tourism industry,” the minister said.
Falkov added that the duration of master's studies will also be different - from one to three years.
Earlier, the head of the Ministry of Education and Science told RIA Novosti that the ministry plans to complete the smooth transition of universities to a new model of higher education by 2030.
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