Academic mobility

Double degree program with Shanghai Pedagogical University

The program of two diplomas in the area of study 44.03.05 "Pedagogical education (with two specializations)"/ Foreign Language (English) and Foreign Language (Chinese)" has been successfully implemented between Minin University and Anhui Pedagogical University since 2015. Over this period, 57 students from both universities took part in the program. The program is implemented according to the scheme "1+2+1 ", when a student studies for one year in the country of residence, two years abroad, the last year in the country of residence). Upon graduation, students receive state-issued diplomas from both universities. The program promotes the deepening of Russian-Chinese academic cooperation in the field of joint implementation of educational programs; in-depth study by students of Minin University and students of Anhui Pedagogical University (PRC) of Chinese and Russian languages, literature and culture of China and Russia.

The internship program at the Northeast Agricultural University (PRC)

The internship program has been implemented by Minin University since 2024. As part of this program, students of Minin University conduct Russian language lessons for first- and third-year Chinese students of various specialties for 1 semester, participate in extracurricular activities, conversation clubs, etc. Students of a Chinese university arriving at Minin University, in turn, participate in Chinese language classes and events for Russian students. In addition, students have the opportunity to attend classes in Chinese and Russian, respectively.

 

Semester exchange program with Harbin Normal University (PRC)

The semester exchange program has been implemented by Minin University in cooperation with Harbin Normal University since 2025. Within this project, students from Minin University study for 1 semester in Harbin, while students from Harbin Normal University study in Nizhny Novgorod. The goal of the program is to familiarize students with the culture, traditions, and history of China and Russia, practice in the Russian and Chinese languages, and develop academic cooperation

The curriculum includes lectures in Chinese, practical classes, and cultural and traditional activities related to the partner country. Besides Chinese, students can also attend English language classes. Upon completion of the program, students receive a certificate of participation; courses studied in China are credited at Minin University.

Joint Music Education Program with Shandong Polytechnic University

Bachelor’s degree in the area of study 44.03.01 "Pedagogical education", with the specialization "Music" will be implemented in a full-time format. The aim of the program is to train modern professionals capable of performing their professional and creative activities in the field of music education in an effective manner, using theoretical knowledge and innovative technologies, while preserving and developing the best cultural traditions.
The duration of the study program is 4 years: 1 year – at Shandong Polytechnic University; 3 years – at Minin University.

Joint educational program in Russian with Shandong Polytechnic University

The Bachelor’s degree program in the area of study 44.03.01 "Pedagogical education", with the specialization "Russian as a foreign language" will be implemented in a full-time format. The aim of the program is to train a new type of education professionals who are equipped with professional knowledge and innovative technologies in the field of teaching Russian as a foreign language, who understand the spiritual and moral aspectsof education and are able to conduct an open dialogue with representatives of various social groups, cultures, confessions. Russian as a foreign language is studied as part of a number of modules of the program, which take into account the level of the student’s preparation for mastering the Russian language (from elementary level to the level of a native speaker). In addition to language training, the program also provides training in literary studies. The duration of the study program is 4 years: 1 year – at Shandong Polytechnic University; 3 years – at Minin University.

 

Semester exchange program with Anqing Normal University

The semester exchange program has been implemented by Minin University in cooperation with Anqing Normal University since 2025. Within this project, students from Minin University study for 1 semester Anqing, and students of Anqing Normal University study in Nizhny Novgorod. The goal of the program is to familiarize students with the culture, traditions, and history of China and Russia, practice in the Russian and Chinese languages, and develop academic cooperation.

The curriculum includes lectures in Chinese, practical classes, and cultural and traditional activities related to the partner country. Besides Chinese, students can also attend English language classes. Upon completion of the program, students receive a certificate of participation; courses studied in China are credited at Minin University..

Semester exchange program with Xi’an University of Translation (PRC)

The semester exchange program has been implemented by Minin University in cooperation with Xi’an University of Translation since 2018. Within the framework of this project, students of Minin University study for 1 semester in Xi’an, and students of Xi’an University study in Nizhny Novgorod. The aim of the program is to introduce students to the culture, traditions and history of China and Russia, practice Russian and Chinese languages, and develop academic interaction. 30 students of Russian and Chinese universities have already taken part in the program.