The Republic of Tatarstan and German service of academic exchanges may expand cooperation by educational programs

Tatarstan President Rustam Minnikhanov and Head of Moscow branch of German service of academic exchanges (DAAD) Gregor Berghorn discussed issues of further cooperation in educational sector.

The meeting was held in RT Academy of sciences within the limits of III republican forum of “Algarysh” graduates.

Gregor Berghorn positively characterized cooperation between DAAD, Tatarstan and RT Ministry of education and science. He informed that students from Tatarstan successfully study in German universities and demonstrate brilliant knowledge. Yearly DAAD concludes the agreement with republic on educating 20 students in German universities by 2-year programs “Masters” on conditions of joint financing. 60 people have already passed education in Germany.

Gregor Berghorn suggested considering the opportunity of cooperation in such areas as organization of professional training in Germany (for three months) for young scientists and teachers of republic. Besides, he intends to attract representatives of Tatarstan large business (industrial companies, enterprises) for training specialists in Germany. Thus, business community would invest funds into training specialists by in-demand professions.

Rustam Minnikhanov and Gregor Berghorn discussed likewise possibility of organizing education by bachelor’s program on the basis of Kazan (Volga) federal university and University of Bavaria. By his words, Tatarstan may become one of Russian regions where the system of “double” diplomas will be introduced.

On finishing the meeting President of Tatarstan and Head of Moscow branch of German service of academic exchanges (Deutscher Akademischer Austausch Dienst) took part in work of III republican forum of graduates of RT government grant program “Algarysh”.