University admissions campaigns have kicked off in Moscow, inviting students to submit applications online to the city’s higher education institutions. This initiative was announced by Anastasia Rakova, the Deputy Mayor for Social Development, highlighting the city’s commitment to expanding access to education and supporting young people on their path to career success.
Representatives noted that Moscow offers more than 20,000 budget-funded spots for the upcoming academic year, underscoring the government’s strong investment in public education. Each year, an increasing number of youths choose to pursue college studies to begin their professional journeys early. Last year alone, roughly 200,000 applicants sought admission to Moscow’s colleges. The appeal of secondary vocational education is clear: colleges are equipped with modern laboratories and IT training facilities, and students gain hands-on experience through early internships at leading city enterprises, starting in the second year. Beginning today, the admissions drive for the next academic year is underway, and applicants can register at more than one educational institution online. Moscow offers over 200 professions and specialties across its colleges, and for the new academic year, more than 20,000 state-funded places have been allocated to city college applicants.
Fields consistently in high demand among applicants include Information Systems and Programming, Carpentry, Parquet and Glassworking, Fire Safety, Maintenance and Repair of Engines, Systems and Vehicles, and Production and Maintenance of Aviation Equipment. For the first time, a new specialty, Operational (Emergency) Response Organization in Emergencies, will begin recruiting. By August 15, prospective students will be able to submit online admission applications through the Education portal under the Mayor and Government of Moscow, by selecting the College Registration option in the Education section of the service catalog.
For programs requiring specific creative talents, physical aptitude, or psychological traits, the application deadline is August 10. The admissions service is a joint operation of the Education and Science Department and the Information Technologies Department, reflecting a collaborative approach to modern education management in the city.
Moscow’s colleges, under the jurisdiction of the Moscow Education and Science Department, boast up-to-date facilities, IT training grounds, and hands-on production workshops. They cultivate partnerships with specialized firms and organizations, host job fairs, and support students from internships through employment, ensuring a clear pathway from graduation to meaningful work. The trajectory for young professionals unfolds immediately after graduation, driven by strong ties with employers where graduates train and practice, often securing positions at the institutions where they studied.
In addition, the College of Railway and Urban Transport, also involved in the admissions campaign, emphasizes its unique equipment. The institution houses the nation’s only Ivolga simulator, developed with input from its instructors to maximize its teaching value. The simulator faithfully recreates the EG2Tv (Ivolga) electric train cabin, offering dynamic scenarios, including emergency braking, in a controlled, realistic environment. The campus also features Lastochka simulators for MCD and Moskva trains, preparing future Moscow metro workers. Overall, the college operates 16 educational complexes where students refine practical skills, ensuring they are job-ready upon graduation, ready to meet the city’s transportation needs.
The College of Railway and Urban Transport prepares specialists such as locomotive drivers, conductors, logisticians, and electricians, among others tied to railway operations. Projections indicate that by 2022 the college would provide 600 budget places, reflecting a sustained expansion of opportunities for aspiring professionals in this critical sector.