Once again, like last year, we are comparing passing scores for various universities in Novosibirsk. The weakest applicant can be used to judge both the popularity of the university and the quality of education it provides. We hope our review will be useful to mothers whose children will graduate from school in 2019!
Please note we are comparing GPA receipts for the budget, taking into account both creative tests and points for individual achievements. The result was rounded to a whole number, so the amount of points may differ from the calculated one by up to one and a half points.
” Since in some universities the number of specialties can reach several dozen, for most educational institutions we provide lists of faculties on our charts. For everyone - the most “expensive” and the “cheapest” specialty in terms of passing score, all the others are located within this range.
Novosibirsk State University (NSU)
Novosibirsk State University traditionally considered the most prestigious and difficult university to enter. Indeed, some specialties are amazing in their requirements; So, to become a linguist, you need to have a GPA above 92! However, this situation is more typical for humanitarian specialties, where the set for the budget is very small.
As for mass specialties, they are still available to the talented and diligent: you can become a geologist with an average score of 75.
” Contrary to popular belief about an increase in the passing average score compared to the previous year, this is not entirely true at NSU. Yes, in geology he grew by 4 points, but to enter medicine or a prestigious faculty information technologies it became even easier.
Novosibirsk State Technical University (NSTU)
NSTU still competes with Novosibirsk State University, but (even simply due to its size) it is easier to become a student here than at a classical university. Having an average score of 80, you can confidently enroll anywhere, well, except for the faculties of business and liberal arts education you'll have to work hard.
” By the way, it is more difficult to enroll in the specialty “management” at NSTU than at NSU: the average score is 88 versus 83.
Novosibirsk State Medical University (NSMU)
There are sudden changes at the medical university! If last year pediatrics was the most unpopular specialty, then this year it has overtaken pharmacy and preventive medicine. And the average score of future pediatricians has risen by five points at once; if it is below 75, you can’t even dream of studying at the expense of the budget. General medicine suddenly became more popular than clinical psychology.
” And becoming a psychologist at NSMU, by the way, is not much easier than at Faculty of Medicine NSU: the average score of applicants differs by only two points, 77 and 79.
Novosibirsk State University of Economics and Management (NSUEM, Narkhoz)
The situation in Narkhoz has also changed. Applicants suddenly ignored Innovatika, which was popular last year; it ended up on last place in the preference list. But even when entering this specialty, the average score must be quite high - no lower than 66. Last year, “programmers” were accepted with 63 points, but this year the competition has intensified significantly: the average score must be no lower than 70.
” In general, we can say that at NSUEU, in comparison with other top universities, the passing score has increased significantly, and precisely due to the not very popular specialties of the university, which suddenly “increased in price” among applicants.
Russian Academy of National Economy and Public Administration under the President of the Russian Federation (RANEPA), branch in Novosibirsk
Becoming a lawyer is not easy these days - the average score must be under 90, no matter what university you enter. Perhaps this is due to the fact that in many universities this area was not certified and was closed as non-core. At the Civil Service Academy, the average score of those entering this field increased by 3.5 points!
” We should note that the list of directions at this university is noticeably different from last year. In particular, the relatively unpopular “Psychology of Official Activities” has appeared, where specialists are trained for “moral and psychological support of official activities.” Who knows, maybe this is a chance for your child to become a psychologist - the average score is still just below 70!
Novosibirsk State Pedagogical University (NSPU)
The Pedagogical University is perhaps the most confusing in terms of admission. The fact is that in most faculties students are offered to obtain not one, but two specialties, for example: teacher of physics and computer science, geography and English. Depending on the set of specialties entrance points differ, sometimes quite significantly. Let's say, consider the Institute of Physics, Mathematics and Information and Economic Education. If your child dreams of teaching economics and computer science, then you need to take into account that each of these specialties combined with physics is much more accessible than the “Economics + ICT” package: the average score differs by five points!
” There are specialties that are close in spirit, the competition for which differs in different faculties. For example, preschool defectology at the Institute of Childhood requires an applicant to have an average score of at least 82 (this is actually a lot!). While you can become a defectologist at the Faculty of Psychology with an average score of 63 - you must agree, “a huge distance.”
Siberian State University of Geosystems and Technologies (SGUGiT)
Amazing changes have occurred in the preferences of applicants to the University of Geosystems and Technologies. Firstly, the passing score has increased noticeably: if last year an average score of 65 guaranteed admission to any specialty, this year it should have been five points higher.
” Secondly, there was a change of leaders: the most popular specialty was “Technosphere Security”, +7 points to the average passing score last year! But “Ammunition and Fuses” has lost the favor of applicants: now it is the most unpopular specialty, although the passing score has remained virtually unchanged.
Siberian State University of Telecommunications and Informatics (SibGUTI)
The preferences of SibGUTI applicants have also changed. The absolute leader of last year is the direction “Mathematical and Information Support Economic Activity" became an outsider in the Faculty of Informatics and Computer Science in 2018: the average passing score fell by four points. But the specialty “System Software,” which did not particularly interest applicants last year, this year became the most popular at the university, and the average passing score immediately increased by 9 units!
” I would like to note that the preferences of applicants technical universities not permanent. Both SSUGiT and SibGUTI this year surprised applicants with ups and downs in the passing score for different specialties. So if your child is not interested in a specific specialty, but rather in the faculty as a whole, apply to several specialties at once and monitor the change in rating between the first and second waves in order to “shift” the documents in time.
Novosibirsk State Agrarian University (NSAU)
Hello again, Agrarian University, a refuge for those who could not (or did not want) to please themselves, parents and teachers with high Unified State Exam scores. Where else will you go with an average score of 45? Yes, practically nowhere. But for “Landscape Architecture” - you can! By the way, this specialty, which was the most popular last year (minimum passing score 59), has become the most unpopular this year, apparently setting a record for a drop in the average passing score - 14 points! But veterinary medicine, which was equally of interest to 2017 applicants, has become less accessible to C students this year: +4 points to the passing score (minimum average score is 64). We don’t understand how this happened, but we can say one thing:
” If you are planning to come to the admissions office next year and expect that the distribution of applicants will be the same - don’t get your hopes up. Graduates rush about unpredictably, like schools of herring in the ocean. Either give them landscape architecture, or they don’t need it at all...
Yes, against the backdrop of the scandal with the state certification of specialties, which broke out literally in the spring, you may have a question: what about lawyers and economists in agriculture? They are still recruited, but only on a commercial basis, so they were not included in our review.
Siberian State Transport University (SGUPS)
The University of Railways looks much more solid compared to last year.
” If in 2017 the minimum average passing score was 40 (which, generally speaking, caused some bewilderment), then in 2018 the lowest score was 52, and for most areas it was generally about 70, which, generally speaking, puts it on par with NSTU.
Like agrarians, road workers teach lawyers and economists only for money.
Siberian State University of Water Transport (SGUVT)
A career as a water driver attracts applicants much less than a railway worker. Having an average score of 45, you are guaranteed to enter any faculty, and 65 opens the way to any specialty. However, last year things were even worse: you could become a student barely passing the 30-point mark!
” There is also an interesting inversion at SGUVT: the specialty “Power Supply” went from being the most popular last year to almost the most unpopular this year, second only to “Ship Power Installations”. The average score dropped by almost 18 points! However, like last year, you won’t be able to get into SGUVT with an average score - you need at least 40.
Novosibirsk State University of Architecture, Design, Art (NGUADI)
Let's return to universities with high and very high passing scores. Strictly speaking, for a university of architecture, design and art, excellent USE results are not enough - you also need to pass creative tests: drawing and/or drafting.
” However, the average score in NGUADI is an average score, and the future student should have it not lower than 76, and better - 80 or higher.
Novosibirsk State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering (NSASU, Sibstrin)
Many applicants consider Sibstrin a light version of NGUADI. Indeed, the specialties are similar, well, except that at NGASU there is still a noticeable practical bias.
” However, this year the difference in passing average scores among architects is only two points (i.e., the benefit is rather that one can avoid the harsh creative competition).
Novosibirsk Technological Institute (NTI)
And one more institute where you can get a variety of specialties, including the top profession of designer. This is the “most accessible” design of this year - the passing average score is 76, lower than in NSPU and, especially, NGUADI, although here, too, a creative competition is provided for this specialty.
What conclusions can be drawn from our review?
The passing score for universities in Novosibirsk actually increased compared to the previous year, but this happened at the expense of less popular universities, which, let’s be honest, turned down almost no one during the 2017 admissions campaign. At popular ranking universities, scores remained virtually unchanged.
There are still universities in the city where you can enter with an average score of 45. Well, we can call them by name: this agricultural university and the University of Water Transport. Who said higher education is inaccessible?
The preferences of applicants are changing at hurricane speed; specialties that are in the top this year may lose popularity next year and vice versa.
Prepare for admission calmly - everyone who needs to enter will do so! We are sure!
Prepared by Alena Novikova
Georgy SHUSTOV, executive secretary of the admissions committee, talks about what has changed in the rules of admission to NSU, what new benefits will appear and which faculties will add budget places:
This year, applicants can choose up to five universities and up to three directions in each, providing the admissions committee with copies of documents. The first wave is from June 28 to August 5, after the Olympiad participants are enrolled. According to the Law “On Education in the Russian Federation,” the main changes will affect the quotas for applicants on benefits, the conditions for admission of Olympiad winners, as well as the validity period of the Unified State Examination results.
- Who is included in the category of beneficiaries and how many people can claim the benefit?
There has already been information in the media that up to 10% of places in universities will be given to applicants on benefits. But here it is important to understand that we are talking about 10% in each direction, and not for the university as a whole (then the numbers will be different). This is the first thing I want to draw your attention to. Secondly, these benefits include disabled people and orphans under 23 years of age, as well as children who have only one parent - a group 1 disabled person and the average family income per person is below the subsistence level. It is for these applicants that we allocate at least 10% of preferential places for non-competitive admission. Applicants are admitted subject to successful passing the Unified State Exam(or internal university examinations). A recipient who does not qualify within the quota can enroll on a general basis or try his luck at another university.
- Internal university exams are used as an alternative to the Unified State Exam. Who can donate them?
Disabled children - not every one of them can pass the Unified State Exam. And although they receive a certificate based on the results of the state final certification, when entering a university they can choose: the Unified State Exam or university exams. For example, it will be difficult for a visually impaired graduate to pass the Unified State Exam at school (the commission for conducting this exam is not obliged to meet halfway), but the university must create all the conditions for such an applicant to pass the entrance exam.
- What should they be? Unified State Exam results for those applying for benefits?
No less than the minimum score determined by the university. For example, at least 40 points in each of the three exams. But this does not mean that everyone who scores 120 points automatically passes to the budget. The best will be chosen. Last year, the passing score in almost all faculties of NSU was over 200. There is nothing to count on with a result below the minimum. The new “Law on Education of the Russian Federation” has sharply reduced the list of children eligible for benefits and applying for enrollment without competition. Now, children of prosecutors, military veterans, police officers, firefighters, and penitentiary system employees have a priority right to enrollment only under other equal conditions.
- As far as I know, the story is different with Olympic athletes. The winners and prize-winners of which Olympiads are entitled to preferential treatment for admission to NSU? And are there any restrictions on the number of people accepted in this case?
The law defines two categories of Olympiads. All-Russian Olympiad for Schoolchildren, fourth final stage - in each subject there are usually few such winners, about a hundred for the whole country. Last year, 16 were enrolled in NSU. There are no restrictions for them, the winners' diplomas are valid for 4 years.
Another category is Olympiads, which are held under the auspices of the Russian Union of Rectors and approved by order of the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation; in 2014, the list included more than 70 Olympiads throughout Russia. They are divided into three levels according to the number of participants and regions, and the complexity of the tasks. Winners and runners-up receive diplomas. And universities, depending on the degree of the diploma, can either accept such an applicant without exams, or give 100 points for the subject (but provided that, according to the Unified State Examination results, the graduate scored at least 65 points in this subject). In the case where the winner (prize-winner) received his school leaving certificate outside of Russia, he has the right to take university exams.
- What individual achievements of applicants are taken into account upon admission?
Each university decides this issue on its own. Thus, sporting achievements give the right to preferential admission. However, we do not risk anything by prescribing these benefits - winners and medalists of the Olympic Games, World and European Championships in those sports that are considered Olympic, as a rule, go to sports universities. There have never been such applicants at NSU. We take into account achievements associated with academic success. For example, we take into account the winners of the third stage of the All-Russian Olympiad (zonal level). According to the law, they are not entitled to benefits, but we have the right to take these achievements into account.
Anna SYZRANOVA
Talented guys are welcome
Far-sighted physicists worry about potential scientific personnel in advance.
In the first academic semester of 2011, the winners and runners-up All-Russian Olympiads, enrolled in the faculty, in addition to the usual one, received a scholarship from the Institute of Nuclear Physics SB RAS (5 thousand rubles per month). In 2014, physicists decided to train the students at the expense of the faculty.
We have 160 budget places, 10 more than last year,” says the dean. Faculty of Physics NSU Alexander Bondar. - In addition, we are recruiting a small group of students (10-15 people) to study in an extra-budgetary department at the expense of the faculty. Applicants who scored high points but did not pass the budget competition can apply for such training. The criteria are standard: if two guys have the same scores in three subjects, then the one who has a higher Unified State Examination in physics has an advantage. If here they are equal, then we take into account the average score of the certificate and participation in Olympiads. The benefit is provided to students during their studies at the faculty if the curriculum is successfully completed.
- Which Novosibirsk university is easiest to enroll in?
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D Even in the most unfashionable university, in the most unfashionable specialty, there will definitely be at least one applicant with prohibitively high Unified State Examination scores. Since childhood, he has been convinced that his vocation is artificial insemination of Achatina snails, or he is determined to continue the family dynasty of masters in repairing steam boiler whistles. In short, as you understand, there is little point in comparing the best of the best. Another thing is the “best of the worst,” those who barely jumped on the departing train and became the last to enroll in the second wave. It is they who will become reliable reference points for anxious 2018 applicants; it is they who (to be honest) say a lot about both the prospects of the university and the level of education in it. |
For comparison we used minimum scores, with which applicants managed to enroll in budget-funded places in a particular specialty (bachelor’s or specialist’s degree) in state universities. If there were too many specialties at the university (as, for example, at NSTU or Pedagogical University), we took for comparison the lowest score in each department and indicated the specialty for which this applicant was accepted. Let's make a reservation right away - we did not consider universities and specialties that held their own creative selection competitions. As you understand, the decisive factor there was far from Unified State Examination points.
Novosibirsk State University (NSU)
It is believed that the scores for admission to NSU should be prohibitively high, but this is true primarily for humanities specialties with an extremely low admission plan. To “break through” into linguistics or African studies, a student will really have to work hard.
As for more or less widespread specialties, the most difficult thing is to enroll in computer science and computer technology and medical science (average score 84.3), the easiest is geology (71).
Novosibirsk State Technical University (NSTU)
High Unified State Exam scores will be required for applicants to enter non-core faculties that train humanists and businessmen. Also, NSTU is an excellent chance to become programmers for strong students, who, however, do not have enough points to enter NSU: the average score in the specialty “Mathematics and Information Technology Software” is 74.3, 10 lower than at NSU.
But it’s a bit of a shame for future heat and power engineers: an average score of 50 means they’re C students! It has become a little clearer why our utility bills are rising every year... However, this is good news for parents of future energy workers - you can save money on tutors.
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Novosibirsk State Medical University (NSMU)
What a shame, no, what a shame, that we find ourselves in the dentist’s chair with wide open mouth, which is not conducive to intellectual conversation! Because titans of the spirit go to dentistry, people who are widely and diversified, methodical, disciplined and value knowledge above all else: the minimum average score for admission to a medical university is 90! No, of course, the requirements for Africanists at NSU are even higher, but... do you know many Africanists? And everyone has a familiar dentist, and he is a real hero of our time!
In general, NSMU still remains a university for excellent students - even the most unpopular specialty - pediatrics (which is a shame) - requires an average score above 70.
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Novosibirsk State University of Economics and Management (NSUEM, Narkhoz)
NSU, NSTU and NSMU can safely be considered the three leading universities in Novosibirsk; enrolling in all the others is much easier. True, only a brilliant young talent can still become a manager at Narxoz (the minimum average score is 84), but good students with an average score of 63 have a chance to study computer science at a respected university.
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Russian Academy of National Economy and Public Administration under the President of the Russian Federation (RANEPA), branch in Novosibirsk
An alternative to Narkhoz is a branch of the Civil Service Academy under the President of the Russian Federation. Certainly, Novosibirsk branch a bit far from the president, but prestige educational institution this has no effect: to become a lawyer, an applicant will have to present a minimum average score of at least 85.3!
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Novosibirsk State Pedagogical University (NSPU)
Learning English is still fashionable! The minimum average Unified State Exam score for admission is slightly above 80, which is a very high figure. The easiest way turned out to be to enroll in the Faculty of Technology and Entrepreneurship (minimum score 167). In a word, only strong, good students become teachers - that’s right!
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Siberian State University of Geosystems and Technologies (SGUGiT)
SSUGiT is a university that is quite accessible to strong C students. If you can become a specialist in environmental management with an average score of 64, then optics (a very promising profession, by the way!) is available to those with an average score 10 points lower. Agree, to get an average score of 54-55 you don’t need to grab stars from the sky, you just need to study diligently!
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Siberian State University of Telecommunications and Informatics (SibGUTI)
Perhaps SibGUTI cannot boast of the smartest applicants, but it should be noted that this year the composition of the groups will be quite even: for several specialties at once the minimum passing score is equally beautiful - 200, and the admissions committee did not deviate far from this figure. Of all the applicants, there were the fewest people willing to master nanoelectronics - the minimum average score for this specialty was 58.7. Really "nano-" going out of fashion?
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Novosibirsk State Agrarian University (NSAU)
If you were planning to criticize the Unified State Exam, you can start. Because 43 points for a catering organizer... Well, if the applicant studies at the university without much stress, then perhaps it’s time to buy the “Eating at Home” collection. It should be noted that the specialty “landscape architecture” has recently become fashionable. Modern gardeners must be solid students with an average Unified State Examination score of at least 60.
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Siberian State Transport University (SGUPS)
One cannot help but be happy for the future of transport logistics - only excellent students with an average score of at least 70 are accepted there. Otherwise, this is an excellent university for ambitious C students. Do you dream of leading an international corporation, saving companies from bankruptcy, maybe just becoming a lawyer, but you didn’t get even 50 points on the Unified State Examination? Well, it doesn’t matter, the main thing is to believe in yourself and your dream! SGUPS already believes in you!
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Siberian State University of Water Transport (SGUVT)
Do you want to become a transport logistician, but don’t have enough points to enter SGUPS? It doesn’t matter, there is SGUVT! Here (paradox!) this is the most unpopular specialty. An applicant with a score of 107 was admitted to the budget department. That is, he barely received a certificate, but this did not prevent him from continuing his education at the expense of taxpayers... We believe that this is the end of the discussion about the inaccessibility higher education in Russia can be considered completed. How accessible it is! On the other hand, really, what kind of logistics are there on the river? Especially with the flow: you float and float...
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Novosibirsk State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering (NSASU, Sibstrin)
NGASU has always been a fallback option for those who did not qualify for the more creatively demanding NGUADI, where the emphasis is on art rather than construction. But it seems that it’s time to reconsider this point of view - enrolling in a number of specialties here is just as difficult as at NSU. However, the main specialty of the university - construction itself - is still available to most applicants; the minimum average score for admission is below 55.
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Novosibirsk Technological Institute (NTI)
The requirements for applicants planning to become geophysicists are lower than for future commodity scientists! Compare: 213 is the passing score for the State Humanitarian Faculty of NSU, 215 is the passing score for merchandising at NTI. so trade is still a prestigious specialty! By the way, much fewer people came to the institute to become technologists - the minimum average passing score is below 40, which raises serious concerns for the future of light industry. Not geophysics, of course, but it is still desirable to be a specialist with a sharp mind who loves innovation...
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Which Novosibirsk university is easiest to enroll in?
With what amount of points can you still get access to budget education at a specific university?
What conclusions can be drawn from our review?
The devil is not as scary as he is painted! It is possible to enter a university in Novosibirsk with almost any Unified State Exam result (if, of course, you don’t care which university).
If a diploma from a particular university is important to you, but the Unified State Examination results are not high, then you should look at related specialties - often the passing scores for them differ quite significantly. If a specific profession is important to you, the passing scores for the same specialty at different universities can vary by a hundred points. There is room for maneuver!
Of course, it should be taken into account that this year’s graduates were born in 1999, one of the worst years from a demographic point of view. But even taking this into account, admitting graduates to the budget department who barely cleared the bar to receive a certificate is a dubious achievement. What will be the qualifications of a certified specialist who has mastered the school curriculum? Or is it like this ? Perhaps now you will have a different attitude towards the initiatives of the government, seeking to reduce the number budget places in universities...
Get ready to enter universities in 2018! Good luck to children and valerian to mothers!
Prepared by Ekaterina Ershova