how to apply
School of Advanced Studies (SAS) is an elite honors college that features the most talented and highly motivated students from Russia and abroad in dialogue across the social sciences, humanities, and IT. It is a key institution at the University of Tyumen (UTMN). At SAS, we provide a unique opportunity of getting an innovative international undergraduate degree taught by professors from around the world fully in English.
why a Bachelor’s degree at SAS?
SAS offers a unique educational experience:
- Curriculum spanning the humanities, IT, and the social sciences;
- International professors, most of whom received their PhDs from the world’s top 100 universities;
- Interactive classes with less than 20 students;
- Instruction in English.
During the first two years of study, you will take a mixture of required core courses covering a wide range of disciplines that will give you a broad base for your future study and career.
Every quarter, you will also freely choose 1-2 elective courses to pursue your interests. In years 3 and 4, you will complete coursework in your preferred major and minor. Currently, SAS offers:
- 7 majors (Information Technology and Systems Analysis, Cultural Studies, Economics, Film and Media Studies, Sociology and Anthropology, International Relations under Uncertainty, Philosophical Dialogue in a Deglobalizing World);
- 7 minors (the same as majors above).
Additionally, SAS offers access to a network of 20+ study abroad opportunities. SAS graduates will be positioned to continue their education in competitive Master’s and Doctoral programs globally.
Are you the person we are looking for?
The ideal candidate has broad intellectual interests and readiness to work hard on developing their pathway through the world of education and beyond. We are looking for talented students who value the opportunity of close interaction with research-active faculty.
city of Tyumen and SAS facilities
SAS offers state-of-the-art facilities in the heart of the city of Tyumen. All classes will be held in an award-winning building where you will spend most of the day, being busy with classes, teamwork and challenging projects. Here, you will develop and improve your professional and life skills as well as integrate into the international community and grow every day academically, professionally, and personally. You will appreciate our vibrant atmosphere and stylish design of the venues, as well as delicious food and coffee at our cafeteria. You can find out more details about the SAS facilities here.
We are pleased to offer accommodation in shared rooms in the brand-new dormitory of the University of Tyumen. This modern and comfortable residence is only a 15-minute walk from the SAS building. You can find out more details about the dormitory from our tour video.
Tyumen is one of the great small cities of Russia with a high quality of life, highly developed infrastructure and dynamic business and student life. Despite its size, the city is compact and easy to move around.
Tyumen has a lot to offer, from unique Siberian experiences (such as hot tubs in the open air and exciting winter activities) to various social life activities, including historical places within a walking distance, theatres, sports clubs, great shopping, and dynamic nightlife. The historic center is full of architectural and cultural gems which are authentic to this region and which you will enjoy discovering. The costs of living here are lower, compared to Europe, the U.S., as well as capital cities such as Moscow.
contacts
If you have any additional questions or concerns please contact Admission Managers at apply_sas@utmn.ru. We will be happy to answer any question
of yours regarding the admission process.