The Open Doors International Olympiad has been shortlisted for the Znanie Award

The Znanie Award of the Russian Znanie Society was established to recognize the achievements of educators, teachers, lecturers, authors, bloggers, popularizers of science, as well as to acknowledge educational projects and companies in different areas. In 2023, the award competition is being held for the third time.

This year, over 13 thousand applications were submitted to compete in 17 nominations of Zanie Award from all regions of Russia, with 89 selected nominees. Open Doors Olympiad is presented in the category "For Contribution to Education in the Field of 'International Relations'".

We are introducing the subject area of Business & Management, which happens to be one of our most popular choices. If you emerge as the winner of the Open Doors Olympiad while selecting Business & Management, you'll have the opportunity to pursue various specialized disciplines, depending on the university. These include Quality Management, Management of Knowledge-Intensive Industries, High Technology and Innovation Economics, Intellectual Property Management, Human Resource Management, Journalism, and more. More than 10000 participants chose this subject for participation in the Olympiad.


Ural Federal University coordinates the Business & Management program. All Open Doors organizers, except MIPT, offer programs in this field. Additionally, several universities, such as HSE (Moscow), ITMO (St. Petersburg), ETU “LETI” (St. Petersburg), KFU (Kazan), MEPhI (Moscow), UNN (Nizhny Novgorod), NSU (Novosibirsk), RUDN (Moscow), SPbPU (St. Petersburg), Samara University, UrFU (Yekaterinburg), and TSU (Tomsk), also provide this program in English.

For more comprehensive information, including the program details for Business & Management, a list of potential supervisors, and the interview plan (exclusive to the doctoral track), as well as a demo version of the exam with training tasks resembling those in the final round of the competition, please visit this link.

Step into the fascinating realm of Biology & Biotechnology, a subject area filled with boundless possibilities. By excelling in the Open Doors Olympiad in this field, you open doors to a multitude of academic opportunities, depending on the university of your choice. Immerse yourself in the study of Ecology, Soil Science, Agronomy, Landscape Architecture, and much more.More than 6000 participants chose this subject for participation in the Olympiad.

Within the Biology & Biotechnology subject area, you can choose between two exciting tracks: the master's and doctoral programs. While we will delve into the intricate details of the doctoral track in subsequent posts later this year, there is already a wealth of knowledge awaiting you.

Coordinated by the esteemed Novosibirsk State University, this subject area is offered by numerous prestigious universities participating in the Open Doors initiative. However, do note that HSE, MISiS, MEPhI, and Samara University do not offer programs in Biology & Biotechnology.

If you're eager to explore this field in English, you're in luck! FEFU (Vladivostok), ITMO (St. Petersburg), ETU "LETI" (St. Petersburg), Sechenov University (Moscow), MIPT (Moscow), NSU (Novosibirsk), RUDN (Moscow), SPbPU (St. Petersburg), SFU (Krasnoyarsk), TSU (Tomsk), UTMN (Tyumen), and UrFU (Yekaterinburg) also provide programs in English.

To discover more about the captivating world of Biology & Biotechnology, including the program details, potential supervisors, and interview plan (specifically for the doctoral track), as well as a preview of the exam with training tasks similar to those in the final competition round, simply follow this link: https://od.globaluni.ru/en/subject/biology.

The upcoming subject area we're introducing is Politics & International Studies, with two available tracks: master's and doctoral. Detailed information about the doctoral track will be provided in a series of posts later this year.

Tomsk State University is responsible for coordinating the Politics & International Studies subject.

Among the universities participating in the Open Doors organization that offer programs in Politics & International Studies, we have Higher School of Economics (HSE), Far Eastern Federal University, University of Science and Technology MISIS, People’s Friendship University of Russia, Peter the Great St.Petersburg Polytechnic University (SPbPU) and Tomsk State University.

Winning the Open Doors Olympiad in the Politics & International Studies subject area opens up possibilities to study various disciplines, such as International Relations and more, depending on the university.

For further information, including the program details of the Politics & International Studies subject area and a demo version of the exam with training tasks similar to the ones in the final competition round, please visit the following link: https://od.globaluni.ru/en/subject/politics

Today we're introducing Computer & Data Science subject area, with two available tracks: master's and doctoral.

National University of Science and Technology MISIS is responsible for coordinating the Computer & Data Science subject.

Among the universities participating in the Open Doors organization that offer programs in Computer & Data Science, we have University of Science and Technology MISIS, Peter the Great St.Petersburg Polytechnic University (SPbPU), Novosibirsk State University, Ural Federal University and ITMO University.

Winning the Open Doors Olympiad in the Computer & Data Science subject area opens up possibilities to study various disciplines, such as Business Informatics, Innovation Studies and more, depending on the university.

For further information, including a demo version of the exam with training tasks similar to the ones in the final competition round, please visit the following link: https://od.globaluni.ru/en/subject/computer_science?n...

The upcoming subject area we're introducing is Linguistics & Modern Languages, with two available tracks: master's and doctoral.

Tomsk State University is responsible for coordinating the Education subject.

Among the universities participating in the Open Doors organization that offer programs in Linguistics, we have Higher School of Economics (HSE), Far Eastern Federal University, University of Science and Technology MISIS, People’s Friendship University of Russia and Tomsk State University.

Winning the Open Doors Olympiad in the Linguistics subject area opens up possibilities to study various disciplines, such as Linguistics, History, Law, International Relations and more, depending on the university.

For further information, including the program details of the Linguistics subject area and a demo version of the exam with training tasks similar to the ones in the final competition round, please visit the following link: https://od.globaluni.ru/en/subject/philology?needRuss...

We will now introduce the subject area of Applied Mathematics & Artificial Intelligence. Opting for this subject and winning the Open Doors Olympiad opens up various opportunities at different universities. Depending on the university, students can delve into fields such as Mechanics and Mathematical Simulation, Fundamental Informatics and IT, Informatics and Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Security, Applied Mathematics, and much more.

Saint Petersburg Electrotechnical University "LETI" coordinates the Applied Mathematics & Artificial Intelligence program, and all Open Doors organizers offer programs in this field.

The universities that provide programs in Mathematics & Artificial Intelligence in English are: HSE (Moscow), ITMO (St. Petersburg), KFU (Kazan), ETU "LETI" (St. Petersburg), Sechenov University (Moscow), NUST MISiS (Moscow), MEPhI (Moscow), MIPT (Moscow), UNN (Nizhny Novgorod), NSU (Novosibirsk), RUDN (Moscow), SPbPU (St. Petersburg), TSU (Tomsk) and UrFU (Ekaterinburg).

For more information on the Applied Mathematics & Artificial Intelligence program, including the curriculum, potential supervisors, and the interview plan (for the doctoral track only), as well as a demo version of the exam with training tasks similar to those in the final round of the competition, please visit the following link: https://od.globaluni.ru/en/subject/mathematics?needRussian=0&code=mathematics.

Introducing the subject area of Physical Sciences & Technology. This subject area offers two tracks - master's and doctoral.

All Open Doors universities, with the exception of Sechenov University offer programs in Physical Sciences & Technology. If you win the Open Doors Olympiad and choose this subject area, you will have the opportunity to study a range of disciplines such as Design and Technology of Electronic Means, Laser Engineering and Laser Technology and more, depending on the university.

The coordination of the Physical Sciences & Technology subject area is carried out by the National University of Science and Technology MISIS, which is a dynamic scientific and educational center attracting the best graduates, scientists, and lecturers.

Additionally, several universities offer programs in English.

For more details please visit this link: https://od.globaluni.ru/en/subject/physics?needRussian=0&code=physics.

We will now introduce the subject area of Chemistry & Materials Science, which offers two tracks: master's and doctoral.

If you win the Open Doors Olympiad and select Chemistry & Materials Science as your subject area, you will have the opportunity to study various topics, such as Mechanics of Materials, Petrochemistry and Biotechnology and more, depending on the university you choose.

Chemistry & Materials Science is coordinated by NUST MISIS. All Open Doors organizers, with the exception of HSE, MEPhI, and Samara University, offer programs in this field.

In addition to Russian-taught programs, several universities also provide English-taught programs in Chemistry & Materials Science.

For more information about the program in Chemistry & Materials Science, a list of potential supervisors, the interview plan (for the doctoral track only), as well as a demo version of the exam with training tasks similar to those in the final round of the competition, please visit the following link.

We will now introduce the subject area of Economics & Econometrics. This subject area offers two tracks - master's and doctoral.

If you win the Open Doors Olympiad and choose Economics & Econometrics, you will have the opportunity to study various disciplines depending on the university, such as Quality Management, High Technology and Innovation Economics, Management, Finance and Credit, State Audit, and more.

Kazan Federal University, one of Russia's oldest universities, coordinates the Economics & Econometrics program. All Open Doors organizing universities, except Samara University, offer programs in this subject area.

Additionally, several universities also provide the program in English.

For more detailed information about the Economics & Econometrics subject area, a list of potential supervisors, an interview plan (specifically for the doctoral track), and a demo version of the exam with training tasks similar to those in the final competition round, please visit this link.

Familiarizing themselves with the subject areas, those participating in the doctoral track of the Open Doors Olympiad may have a question - who will be the potential research supervisors who will be interviewing candidates?

We are starting to highlight and tell you about them today and first up is the Business and Management discipline.
The first PRS for this discipline is Anna Veselova.

She represents the National Research University Higher School of Economics. Her list of researched projects is as follows: Transformation of business models, strategies and structures of international companies in the context of the "new" global economy: prerequisites, motives and management features. It coincides with the list of possible research topics. Anna's research interests are Growing markets, internationalization, institutional features and their impact on strategies, international operations and their sustainability. You can familiarize yourself with the PRS portfolio by clicking here.

Dear Open Doors participants!

You can join the final webinar with the universities-organizers today at 11:00 am (Moscow time) - University of Nizhniy Novgorod and Siberian Federal University - by the link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81304379620?pwd=WS9HZGVDV2hVZVBTOGFIUUhMaE5pZz09

We continue highlighting and telling about PRS and the next subject area is Biology and biotechnology.
The first PRS for this discipline is Vadim Kumeyko.

He represents the Far Eastern Federal University. Her list of researched projects is as follows: Russian Science Foundation grant: "Mechanisms of oncogenesis and tumor cell survival in IDH1 and TP53 mutant gliomas" (supervisor, ongoing project); State assignment of the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation: "Screening of Pacific Rim biota molecules in targeting bioengineered cell models for the development of new drugs and biomedical technologies" (supervisor, ongoing project); Priority 2030 program project (FEFU): "Genomic and cellular technologies for personalized medicine" (supervisor, current project).

Vadim's research interests are Molecular mechanisms of carcinogenesis; promising antitumor drugs and systems of molecular recognition of tumor cells, creation of nanoparticles for drug delivery; chromosomal instability, driver mutations and their influence on carcinogenesis; biophysics of cells and tissues, innovative methods of tumor diagnostics; implantable biocompatible materials and tissue-engineered structures for regenerative medicine. You can familiarize yourself with the PRS portfolio via the link.

Today we will tell you about Engineering & Technology, a subject that has already garnered interest from a lot of applicants. This subject area is overseen by Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology (National Research University).

Within Engineering & Technology, there are two tracks available: master's and doctoral.

The universities offering programs in Engineering & Technology, in both English and Russian, are Saint Petersburg Electrotechnical University "LETI", Kazan University, Novosibirsk State University, Tomsk State University and more.

For further information, including the program details for Engineering & Technology, the list of potential supervisors, the interview plan (applicable to the doctoral track only), a demo version of the exam with training tasks similar to the final competition, and the literature list to prepare for the exam, please visit the following link.

On November 2, another webinar for the participants of the Open Doors Olympiad was held. It was attended by representatives of the National Research University Higher School of Economics and National Research Nuclear University MEPhI.

During the webinar the participants of the Olympiad could ask questions about the history and specialization of universities, about the programs offered by universities for winners and prize-winners of the Olympiad "Open Doors", as well as learn about additional opportunities for scholarships, accommodation, employment for the period of study and additional services for international students.

You can watch the webinar by clicking here.

On November 16, another webinar for the participants of the Open Doors Olympiad was held. It was attended by representatives of Peter the Great St Petersburg Polytechnic University and Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University.

During the webinar the participants of the Olympiad could ask questions about the history and specialization of universities, about the programs offered by universities for winners and prize-winners of the Olympiad "Open Doors", as well as learn about additional opportunities for scholarships, accommodation, employment for the period of study and additional services for international students.

You can watch the webinar by clicking here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67E7GXnq3Y0.

We continue announcing Open Doors subject areas. Clinical Medicine and Public Health is a subject area that is overseen by Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University.

Within Clinical Medicine and Public Health, there are two tracks available: master's and doctoral.

The universities offering programs in Clinical Medicine and Public Health, in both English and Russian, are Sechenov University and Far Eastern Federal University.

For further information, including the program details for Clinical Medicine and Public Health, the list of potential supervisors, the interview plan (applicable to the doctoral track only), a demo version of the exam with training tasks similar to the final competition, and the literature list to prepare for the exam, please visit the following link.

We are introducing the subject area of Earth & Environmental Sciences for Sustainability, which offers two tracks: master's and doctoral programs.

Earth & Environmental Sciences for Sustainability are overseen by Novosibirsk State University, a modern educational institution experiencing rapid and dynamic growth. This university benefits from a close association with the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences, with 80% of NSU faculty members being scientists from this prestigious organization.

Winning the Open Doors Olympiad in this subject area opens up opportunities to study a wide range of disciplines, such as Geology, Geography, Ecology and more, depending on the university you choose.

For more information, including the Earth & Environmental Sciences for Sustainability program details and a demo version of the exam with practice tasks similar to those in the final round of the competition, you can visit the following link.

The upcoming subject area we're introducing is Education & Psychology, with two available tracks: master's and doctoral.

Kazan Federal University is responsible for coordinating the Education subject.

Among the universities participating in the Open Doors organization that offer programs in Education, we have HSE, Far Eastern Federal University, UNN, SPbPU, Samara National Research University, Siberian Federal University, University of Tyumen, Tomsk State University, and Ural Federal University.

Some of these universities also offer programs in English.

Winning the Open Doors Olympiad in the Education subject area opens up possibilities to study various disciplines, such as Psychology, Pedagogy, Sociology, History, Culturology, and more, depending on the university.

For further information, including the program details of the Education subject area and a demo version of the exam with training tasks similar to the ones in the final competition round, please visit the following link.

We continue highlighting and telling about PRS and the next subject area is Politics & International Studies.
The first PRS for this discipline is Vladimir Dubrovin.

He represents the Kazan (Volga region) Federal University. His list of research interests is as follows: Modern political processes among small peoples, Political institutions of small indigenous peoples, Features of the political integration of small and indigenous peoples, Ethnopolitical myths and mythology, Ethnopolitical traditions and stereotypes.

You can familiarize yourself with the PRS portfolio via the link.