Russia: Bachelor, Master Diplomas Remain Valid
Students admitted to bachelor's and master's programs before and after September 1 will be able to complete their studies under the current system, as diplomas with 'bachelor' and 'master' qualifications remain valid despite the transition to a new higher education model.
Consensus
- Diplomas with the qualifications 'bachelor' and 'master' will remain valid in Russia.
- Students admitted before and after September 1 can complete their studies under the current system.
- The pilot project for transitioning to a new higher education model began in 2023.
- The pilot project currently includes 17 universities.
- The transition to the new model is planned to be completed by 2030.
- The new model involves a basic education phase of 4 to 6 years followed by a specialized phase of 1 to 2 years.
Points of divergence
- The new model includes professional, managerial, and research tracks, replacing the traditional master's format. — m24
- There is no full-scale transition to the new system as of September 1; the pilot project will expand but full abandonment of bachelor's and master's programs is not planned. — kommersant
Coverage (2 sources)
- In the Ministry of Science and Higher Education, the status of «bachelor» and «master» diplomas was clarified as of September 1 — Коммерсантъ
- Russian Ministry of Education and Science: Those admitted to bachelor's and master's programs will be able to complete their studies in them — Москва 24