Novocherkassk Engineering and Reclamation Institute named after A.K. Kortunova
Study and Work program in Russia
KAI TECHNICAL COLLEDGE IN TATARSTAN (RUSSIA) INVITES STUDENTS TO JOIN STUDY AND WORK PROGRAM.
The program is based on the principle of studying + working simultaneously. Students gets a STATE DIPLOMA (vocational education) and 4 YEARS OF PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE at the same time. From the very first days of their studies, they are integrated into the production processes of the enterprises and industrial partners, earn a stipend, and by the time they graduate, they have 4 years of hands-on work experience in a modern industrial environment. The best students will be welcome to stay and work in Russia after graduation. Program duration is 5 years, including a preparatory year. The program is intended for young, dedicated, ambitious and goal-oriented people who are ready to study and work hard. It is not a relaxed-style education, where students spend their parents` money. It is about earning money while getting a professional education and industry experience.

Application Requirements

(all points are mandatory)

  • 18–22 years old MANDATORY
  • school certificate (O-level minimum)
  • international passport valid at least 2 years from on the date of application
  • good physical condition confirmed by official medical reports: medical certificates confirming the absence of medical restrictions to study and work abroad, absence of chronic diseases, absence of current pregnancy, absence of eye diseases or disorders, absence of disabilities, absence of open forms of infectious diseases, tests on HIV/AIDS, TB, Syphilis, Hepatitis (A, B, C, D, E).
  • interest in engineering & technical fields (STEM)
  • personal maturity, psychological maturity
  • readiness to study & work in Russia
  • readiness to combine study and work every day (high-intensity program: 6 hours of study + 6 hours of work per day) MANDATORY
  • readiness to work hard (student cannot refuse to work; work is an integral part of the program)
  • academic achievements will be an advantage (winners of olympiads, science competitions, participants of STEM programs)
Program highlights
  • Monthly allowance / salary
    Monthly allowance / salary is high enough to cover food & life expenses, accommodation and tuition fees
  • State-recognized diploma
    Students get secondary professional education diploma - vocational degree - not a bachelor`s degree.
  • Vibrant student life and adaptation
    Students are engaged in welcome program for foreigners (cultural adaptation, mentorship program), sports, business games
  • Tickets to Russia
    Students get a free of charge air ticket from the student’s home place to the place of study
  • Accomodation
    Students live in a modern and comfortable dormitories. Accomodation fees are extremely low - around 20-25 USD per month
  • Low tuition fee for the main program
    Tuition fee for the main program (2-5 year of study) is very low - around 1000 USD and fully covered by monthly allowance/ salary
  • Visa fee compensation
    Upon arrival to Russia students can apply for a Visa fee compensation
Vocational education programs
Available programs
The main programs are provided in Russian
  • Biotechnology
  • CNC Machine Operation
  • Aeronavigation and UAV (Drone) Programming
  • UAV (Drone) Control
  • Economics and Project Management

KAI Technical Colledge welcomes all foreign students. If you want to learn more about our education programs, admission procedure, or have other questions please contact us!

Our admission officer is available for voice/video call and chat with you:

Admission procedure
Send us you Application
  • Personal Information - full name, mail, home adress, mobile phone number
  • Scanned Passport copy (must be valid for at least 2 years)
  • Scanned Copy of Education documents (school certificate - min. recuirements o-level diploma)
  • Video presentation (Make a short video presentation, upload it on youtube and send us the link. Introduce yourself, tell us your name and country; describe your achievements and interests, and explain your motivation for joining the program. Video duration: 2 minutes; minimum 720p resolution; clear audio
  • Write and submit an essay (volume: 3500-7000 characters, topic: What will humanity look like in 100 years, and what can I do to help shape that future?).
Application
Admission letter and Registration fee
With 3 days after application you will receive Admission letter (confirmation that colledge is ready accept your documents preliminary). At this step you have to pay Registration fee $250. Registration fee is non-refundable. Pay registration fee and send up payment confirmation.
Entrance tests
Withing10 days after sending payment confirmation you will receive a link for tests. It's going to be STEM and psychological tests. Make sure you pass all tests in time.
Contract signing
As soon as your documents are checked, tests are completed sucussfully you get confirmatin that you are acepted for a program. We send you a contract that you have to sign and send us back.
Invitation letter
After getting a contract we start a procedure of invitation letter preparation. It takes usually 30-45 days. When invitation is ready - we will send it to you.
Medical tests
While you are waiting for the invitation make your analyses and health certificates and send to us:
  • medical certificates confirming the absence of medical restrictions to study and work abroad;
  • doctor report confirming the absence of chronic diseases, absence of current pregnancy, absence of eye diseases or disorders, absence of disabilities, absence of open forms of infectious diseases$
  • HIV/AIDS test results;
  • TB test results;
  • Syphilistest results$
  • Hepatitis (A, B, C, D, E) test results.
Visa
After receiving an invitation from the Embassy in your country, you have to apply for visa at the Embassy of Russian Federation.
Admissoion fee
When your visa is ready - you will have to pay an admission fee - 700 USD/ We will issue an invoice for you.
Trip planning
As just your visa is ready - send us your visa scan. We will plan your trip, provide you an airplane ticket and organize your pick up in Russia.
Arrival
Welcome to Russia! We will help you to make a check in at the colledge dorm, make insurance and other necessary docs, organize your adaptation in Russia!
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Attach your passport scan here (valid min 2 more years)
Attach your school certificate scan with transcript here (min recuirements - o-level education)
Attach your essay
Word file (doc). Volume: 3500-7000 characters. Topic: What will humanity look like in 100 years, and what can I do to help shape that future?
Take a video of self-presentation and upload it to Youtube and share the link (video content: student introduces himself/herself, tells name and country; describes achievements and interests, and explains motivation for joining the program; video duration: 2 minutes; minimum 720p resolution; clear audio). The video can be taken by smartphone or video camera.
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KAI Technical Colledge