Stary Oskol branch of the Russian State Geological Exploration University named after Sergo Ordzhonikidze

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

The Stary Oskol branch of MGRI-RSGRU is the leading university in the city in the field of education highly qualified specialists for the industrial sector of the region and the country.

The implementation of educational programs in the SOF MGRI-RGGRU provides for the following formats: lectures, practical and seminar classes, extracurricular activities.

There are 2 departments in the SOF MGRI-RGGRU:

• Mining, Economics and Environmental Management,
• Applied geology, technology of prospecting and exploration of mineral deposits.

Students and teachers of SOF MGRI-RGGRU take an active part in research conferences, forums, round tables and seminars of various levels:

• International Conference of Young Scientists "Young – Earth Science",
• Russian Forum of Prospectors,
• Championship "High Technologies",
• International Forum of Technological Development "Technoprom",
• All-Russian Olympiad on the History of Russian Entrepreneurship,
• International Scientific and Practical Conference "New Ideas in Earth Sciences", etc.

Nonresident students are given the opportunity to live in one of the two dormitories of the Branch. The total number of seats is 270. Comfortable living conditions have been created in the dormitories: common kitchens, laundry and ironing rooms, bathrooms and showers are equipped, and a pass system operates. Both dormitory buildings are located in transport accessibility, grocery stores and pharmacies are located nearby.

In addition, the Branch has a canteen with 120 seats.

Students of SOF MGRI-RGGRU take an active part in the life of the Branch: they are engaged in sports, creativity, volunteering and charity. Students can participate in activities such as:

• Geo-rally,
• Sports competitions (volleyball, basketball, table tennis),
• Student Spring,
• Festival "Summer on MAXimum",
• All-Russian Open Field Olympiad for Young Geologists,
• Student Easter, etc.

Creative sections:

• Vocal studio "Aquamarine",
• KVN team "Republic of the Dominican Republic",
• Show group "Chocolate",
• Rap team "Young in the Old",
• Ensemble of Russian song "Slobodyshka".

The educational buildings of the SOF MGRI-RGGRU are located in the Central District of Stary Oskol. In total, the Branch has 3 educational and administrative buildings at its disposal. The buildings house bright classrooms equipped with modern multimedia and computer equipment. In the practical classrooms there are information stands and technical equipment for practicing professional skills.

Practical premises:

• Hydraulics Laboratory,
• Laboratory of Information Technologies in Professional Activities,
• cabinet of technological equipment,
• Metrology Laboratory,
• Laboratory of Electrical Engineering and Electronics.

Other objects of the SOF MGRI-RGGRU:

• Library with reading room,
• Gym
• Shooting range (electronic),
• Outdoor stadium of a wide profile with elements of an obstacle course,
• First-aid post.

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 SOF MGRI-RGRU begins on June 20 and goes:

• until July 11 (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 July 12 to July 25.

The list of documents for admission to the SOF MGRI-RGGRU:

• Identity card, citizenship (passport),
• SNILS,
• Document on education (certificate or diploma),
• Photographs, 4 pcs. (color, 3x4),
• Medical certificate (if necessary),
• 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 400 people are studying at the SOF MGRI-RGGRU. About 30 state-funded places are allocated annually.

More than 80% of graduates of SOF MGRI-RGGRU are employed in the first year after graduation.

Partners of the university:

• PJSC "SNGEO" ("SamaraNefteGefizika"),
• RBC LLC (Russian Drilling Company),
• LLC "Oskolneftemash",
• LLC "Belgorodstroy",
• JSC "OEMK named after A. A. Ugarov", etc.

Basic requirements for applicants:

• 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 — 40,
• Mathematics — 39,
• Physics — 39,
• History — 35,
• Informatics and ICT — 44,
• chemistry — 39,
• Biology — 39,
• Geography — 40,
• Social Studies — 45,
• Foreign language — 30.

• State academic scholarship - from 3500 rubles.
• State social scholarship - from 5000 rubles.

In addition, the SOF MGRI-RGGRU provides financial assistance to students in need.

• Guardianship services during the studies
• Student supervision