Balakovo Branch of the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration

• Location: Balakovo, Russia,
• Age of students: from 17 years,
• Type of training: mixed,
• Language of instruction: Russian.

The Balakovo branch of RANEPA is the only management university in the city, where managers, lawyers, economists and civil servants are trained.

The implementation of educational programs in the Balakovo branch of RANEPA provides for the following formats: lectures, practical and seminar classes, extracurricular activities.

The Balakovo branch of RANEPA includes the Faculty of Public Administration and 3 departments:

• Economics and Management,
• Public Administration and Law,
• Humanities and natural sciences.

Students of the Balakovo branch of RANEPA take an active part in research and scientific-practical conferences of various levels:

• International Conference "Problems of Marriage and Family in the Light of the Modern Worldview",
• Regional Olympiad of Business Projects "Investment View",
• Scientific Conference ""Greater Russia" in World Civilizations: Historical Chances, Losses and Prospects",
• Intra-University Student Scientific and Practical Conference "Suffrage and Electoral Process",
• International Scientific and Practical Conference "Modern Challenges in the World Economy", etc.

Every year, the Balakovo branch of RANEPA implements the Business Battle Strategy and Business Management Championship: the event is aimed at developing students' managerial and personal skills.

The Balakovo branch of the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration signed a cooperation agreement with the Balakovo Polytechnic College on the provision of accommodation for nonresident students.

The rooms are designed to accommodate 2-3 people.

Near the hostel there are grocery stores, cafes, a pharmacy and a public transport stop.

Students of the Balakovo branch of RANEPA take an active part in the life of the university, go in for sports, creativity and charity. Cultural events are held on a regular basis:

• Sports festival "Freshman Day",
• Cultural and entertainment event "Kapustnik",
• Contest "Mr. and Miss Academy"
• New Year's Presidential Ball of RANEPA,
• Intra-university sports competitions (football, volleyball, tennis, basketball),
• Intra-university chess tournament "White Rook",
• Prom.

At the disposal of the Balakovo branch of the RANEPA there are 2 buildings - in the Old Town and Zhilgorodok microdistricts. The buildings are equipped with spacious and bright classrooms with modern multimedia and computer equipment. In the practical classrooms there are technical equipment for practicing professional skills.

As part of the premises used:

• lecture halls;
• classrooms for practical exercises;
• Course Design Laboratory;
• Laboratory of Social and Economic Research,
• language lab,
• Laboratory of Information Technologies (computer room);
• courtroom;
• Specialized audience in forensics.

Other objects:

• Library
• 2 gyms,
• Dining room
• Medical office.

At the Balakovo branch of RANEPA, the academic year begins in the first half of September and is divided into two semesters: autumn and spring. Classes are held according to the schedule of a six-day working week. The beginning of classes is in accordance with the schedule of study groups.

At the end of each semester, an examination session is held. Students are provided with vacation weekends: winter (January) and summer (July-August).

Additional expenses:

• Residence
• Nutrition
• Transport
• Leisure and recreation.

Acceptance of documents for full-time education at the Balakovo branch of the Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration begins on June 20 and goes to:

• until July 25 (according to the results of the exam),
• until July 19 (according to the results of entrance examinations conducted by the University independently).

The deadlines for entrance examinations are from August 1 to August 15.

At the same time, an applicant can apply for 3 areas of study.

List of documents for admission to the Balakovo branch of RANEPA:

• Identity card, citizenship (passport),
• SNILS,
• Document on education (certificate or diploma),
• Photographs, 2 pcs. (color, 3x4),
• Confirmation of individual achievements, the results of which are taken into account when admitting.

The necessary package of documents is provided to the Branch:

• By mail,
• In person to the admissions office,
• Through EPGU.

To date, more than 800 people are studying at the Balakovo branch of RANEPA.

More than 80% of graduates of the Balakovo branch of RANEPA are employed in the first year after graduation. Graduates of the branch work in state and municipal bodies, in large companies and launch their own business projects.

Basic requirements for applicants of the Balakovo branch of RANEPA:

• Level of education (secondary general or secondary vocational),
• Successful completion of the exam or entrance examinations.

Minimum passing scores based on the results of the exam:

• Russian language — 36,
• Mathematics — 27,
• Physics — 36,
• History — 32,
• Social Studies — 42,
• Foreign language —45.

• State academic scholarship - from 1700 rubles.
• State social scholarship - from 2600 rubles.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision