On 18 and 25 April, Moscow City University hosted its Open Day. The event took place across seven venues, including six academic buildings and the University’s Digital School.
The Open Day attracted a record number of prospective students and their parents – over two thousand attendees in total. Guests were introduced to the University’s fields of study, learned about admission requirements, and explored the distinctive features of its academic programmes, including those offering dual specialisation. University representatives and alumni provided detailed information on professional development opportunities and graduate career prospects.
Particular attention was given to the targeted enrolment scheme, a new opportunity for applicants from Moscow and other regions of Russia. The programme offers tuition-free education, guaranteed employment in the capital’s educational institutions, and continuous support from experienced mentors from the first day of study and throughout the first three years of professional practice. In total, 1 150 state-funded places will be available for first-year students this year, 60% of which are allocated to targeted enrolment.
The event programme included admissions consultations, meetings with academic staff and current students, as well as masterclasses and presentations of degree programmes. Participants had the opportunity to ask questions and receive individual guidance on choosing their academic pathways. Visitors were also introduced to five undergraduate programmes featuring an additional specialisation.
For instance, future teachers of European languages will also qualify as linguists, while teachers of Eastern languages will gain expertise in Oriental studies. History teachers will graduate as professional historians; teachers of Russian language and literature will qualify as philologists; and computer science teachers will acquire additional expertise as database designers and administrators. These programmes are designed to be completed over a five-year period.
“We are witnessing a growing interest in the teaching profession. It is particularly encouraging that applicants are choosing this path consciously – with a clear understanding of the educator’s mission and a genuine commitment to working with children. Our task is to equip them with modern tools, strong practical training, and confidence in their future. The newly introduced targeted enrolment scheme will support this by offering a transparent professional pathway – from admission to guaranteed employment in a Moscow school,” said Acting Rector, Professor Elena Gevorkyan.
“I believe one should choose a profession with one’s heart and think about the people you will help. Targeted education is highly promising in today’s context, as it removes concerns about future employment. I am considering applying either to a new undergraduate programme with an additional qualification in Philology or to the traditional Bachelor’s programme ‘Teacher of Russian Language and Literature’,” said Victoria Antonova, an applicant to Moscow City University and a Year 11 student at Gymnasium No. 1 in Volokolamsk.