Ufa State Aviation Technical University

     Ufa State Aviation Technical University was founded in 1932. It is a large scientific and educational complex, one of leading higher educational institutions of Russia. There are 18 areas of study and 40 programs in its 7 Faculties (fulltime and by correspondence). More than 6000 students study at the university. The number of departments is 43. The total number of teaching faculty is more than 650, of these 30 are Russian and foreign Academies of Sciences Full Members. There are 633 full-time teachers (not counting Military Department) and 64 part-time teachers at the University. Highly qualified experts make up 80% of the faculty members. During the years of its existence USATU has trained about 60000 specialists for different branches of Russian and regional economy. The university carries out multilevel specialists training. Programs leading to the Bachelor's Degree, Engineer Diploma and to the Master's Degree are successfully combined in it. University fundamentalism of natural-scientific circle and humanitarian component of higher professional education serve as an educational basis. It allows to achieve multiprofile teaching, ensures integration into the global system of higher education. The university provides opportunities for further education in professional economical and managerial spheres and to secure a second major.