Representatives of Latin American diplomatic missions in Moscow meet at RUDN
N.Syulkova gave statistics on international students from the region studying at RUDN. RUDN academics presented a number of postgraduate and medical residency programs of the Agrarian and Technological Institute (ATI), Engineering Academy and the Faculty of Science, ATI English-taught programs “Agroprocessing” and “Organic farming” generating most interest.
Diplomats voiced their concern about issues of studies, accommodation in hostels, medical services and everyday life. They asked questions about tuition, educational programs and applying in RUDN through recruiting companies.
The parties are ready to continue cooperation and increase the number of Latin American students in RUDN University.
During the Economic and Humanitarian Forum “Russia — Africa,” cooperation agreements in education and science were signed between RUDN University and three Nigerian universities: Kwara State University, the University of Ilorin, and Thomas Adewumi University.
President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo visited RUDN University, where during a solemn ceremony, he was awarded the title of Honorary Doctor of the Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia. This title is conferred on scholars, higher education experts and international relations specialists for outstanding achievements in science and education, as well as for a significant contribution to the development of friendship between peoples.
President of Burundi Evariste Ndayishimiye has become an Honorary Doctor of RUDN University. On the first day of the Russia–Africa Summit, he visited RUDN University.