Sergiev Posad Institute of Toys , branch of the Higher School of Oriental Research

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

The Sergiev Posad Toy Institute is a unique and only university in Russia, within the walls of which specialists are trained in the field of decoration and toy manufacturing. Over its 90-year history, SPII has trained more than several thousand specialists.

The implementation of the educational program at the SPII provides for the following formats: lectures, practical and seminar classes, extracurricular activities.

The structure of the Sergiev Posad Institute of Toys includes:

• Faculty of Vocational Education,
• Department of General Humanities and Natural Sciences,
• Department of Professional Disciplines,
• Gallery of traditional arts and crafts,
• Art and Pedagogical Toy Museum named after N.D. Bartram.

Students and teachers of SPII regularly take part in interregional, all-Russian and international conferences, in interuniversity and faculty events, are participants in various city exhibitions and competitions.

SPII was founded in 1933 as an industrial toy college in Vyatka.

Nonresident students of the Institute live in a dormitory, there are 50 places in total. The dormitory has created conditions for comfortable living of SPII students: 1-2 people live in the rooms, there is a recreation room and a class for self-study. There is an access system, prepared kitchens for common use and laundry.

In addition, the building has a canteen of the university, where students can have lunch between couples.

The Student Council (SSSPII) is actively active in the SPII, which is directly involved in the organization of cultural events of the university. Events such as:

• Festive concerts,
• Contests
• Sports competitions.

SPII students take part in city exhibitions and charity events. Thanks to well-structured leisure and educational work of the university, students develop professional skills and create their portfolio.

At the disposal of the SPII there are three buildings: two educational buildings and the building of the Art and Pedagogical Museum of Toys named after N.D. Bartram. Classrooms are equipped with modern computer and multimedia equipment. Classrooms for practical work are equipped with podiums, staging equipment and exhibition frames.

Workshops:

• carpentry,
• Layout
• according to the MDK "Artistic design of products of decorative, applied and folk art",
• by coloring and painting.

Other SPII objects:

• Gym
• Physical education room,
• Sports ground,
• Library
• Medical office.

At SPII, 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 SPII begins on June 20 and lasts until July 14. Dates of introductory, creative and professional examinations: from July 15 to July 25. At the same time, an applicant can apply for 5 areas of study.

List of documents for admission to the SPII:

• Identity card, citizenship (passport),
• SNILS,
• Document on education (certificate or diploma),
• Photographs, 4 pcs. (color, 3x4),
• Confirmation of individual achievements, the results of which are taken into account when admitting.

The required package of documents is provided in the SPII:

• By mail,
• In person to the admissions office,
• By e-mail or EPGU.

The main requirements of the SPII for applicants:

• Level of education (secondary general or secondary vocational),
• High results of the exam or entrance examinations,
• Successful completion of the creative and professional test.

• State academic scholarship - from 2500 rubles.
• Increased state academic scholarship - from 9500 rubles.
• State social scholarship - from 3850 rubles.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision