In recent years, the agro-industrial complex has again become one of the mainstays of the Russian economy, so this industry now, more than ever, needs young, highly qualified specialists who can competently organize the agricultural process, produce competitive high-quality products, develop livestock and crop production, rural areas, create better conditions for people to work and live in rural areas and conduct agribusiness.

Why is it worth choosing RGAU-MSHA named after K. A. Timiryazev?

• “Timiryazevka” is not just the largest agricultural university in Russia and the CIS, it is an entire educational, scientific and production complex. The university includes experimental bases and laboratories, the Higher School of Business, the Institute of Environmental Management named after A. N. Kostyakov and the Institute of Mechanics and Energy named after V. P. Goryachkin, and centers of additional education.
• The university cooperates with well-known agro-industrial companies in various regions of Russia, government organizations, including the Ministry of Agriculture, so RSAU students have no problems finding internships and permanent well-paid jobs.
• The university is one of the leading agricultural universities in the world and participates in international educational and research programs. Students can undergo an internship at universities in Germany, China, Belarus, Poland, Portugal and other countries and receive a double diploma.
• Academy students can undergo training at the military department in military specialties related to automotive technology. After completing the course and training, passing the final exam, they become reserve lieutenants.
• The campus is located close to academic buildings and a scientific library. There are sports sections, a hairdresser, a cafe, laundries and other necessary infrastructure.

Where are the best chances of getting on budget?

The knowledge requirements for applicants at the Timiryazev Academy are quite high, but it is possible to enroll on a budget. For example, there are good chances in the following areas:

• “Environmental Management and Water Use” 145 places are allocated, and the minimum passing score is 146;
• “Agronomy” - 125 people who score more than 163 points will be admitted to the budget;
• “Agroengineering” - 240 places are planned here, the minimum number of points is 136.
• 105 places are allocated for “Agrochemistry and Agro-Soil Science”; to be admitted, you need to score more than 157 points.

If you can’t get it on a budget, you can use an educational loan with state support to pay for your studies.

Are you eligible for non-competitive admission?

Benefits upon admission are provided to all categories of persons provided for by Russian legislation,

What will you become after graduating from Timiryazevka?

In 2017, admission of students to the following areas has been announced:

• agronomy;
• biotechnology;
• hydrometeorology;
• economic security;
• veterinary and sanitary examination;
• animal science;
• biology;
• agrochemistry and agro-soil science;
• forestry;
• ecology and environmental management;
• gardening;
• landscape architecture;
• production and processing of agricultural products;
• food products of plant or animal origin;
• information systems and technologies;
• business Informatics;
• management;
• veterinary medicine;
• agricultural engineering;
• technosphere safety;
• environmental management and water use;
• construction;
• ground transport and technological complexes;
• technological machines and equipment, other specialties.

You can apply for any three areas.

The Russian Agrarian University (RSAU MSHA named after Timiryazev) was founded at the end of the 19th century to train specialists in the field of agriculture and forestry. Currently, it is one of the main centers for training personnel for agriculture.

Students study subjects necessary to work in everything from soil cultivation to economic aspects. Postgraduate education is also conducted here, and scientific and methodological developments are carried out.

The number of students studying at the university exceeds 10,000.

The teaching team consists of high-level specialists. Many of them have academic degrees and titles. Practical experience is shared by teachers with extensive experience in activities on earth.

Training is conducted both face-to-face and on-the-job. It is carried out at the expense of budgetary allocations and personal funds.

The university includes 8 faculties, the Institute of Mechanics and Energy with three faculties, the Institute of Environmental Management, 27 laboratories and scientific departments, as well as more than 10 museums.

Admission

Graduates of schools and technical colleges who wish to enter the University of RSAU Moscow Timiryazev Agricultural Academy, submit documents on education, results of passing the Unified State Exam in basic subjects. In some cases, entrance examinations are provided for specialized disciplines.

The university has allocated a quota of places to foreign students from near and far abroad.
In order to increase the level of knowledge of future applicants and carry out career guidance work, a faculty of pre-university preparation has been created at the university. The duration of training varies, from 4 months to 2 years. It provides information about specialties, the benefits of education and opportunities for subsequent employment.

The university has organized work with educational institutions to identify children interested in agricultural sciences and encourage them. There are more than 70 specialized schools in Moscow and the region, the graduates of which have additional advantages for admission.

Education

The faculties of the Timiryazev Academy train students in specialties related to various areas of agricultural production.

Agronomy and biotechnology. Graduates have knowledge in the areas of technology for growing plants, protecting them, and using technology.

Zootechnics and biology. Future specialists in animal rearing receive information on the biological characteristics of insects, birds and mammals, rearing technologies, and the use of technology.

Soil science, agrochemistry and ecology. Subjects related to soil protection, the use of agrochemicals, and the protection of flora and fauna from human influence are taught here.

At the Faculty of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture they study not only the design features of gardens and vineyards, but also design sciences for the formation of landscapes and parks.

The basics of product processing and requirements for storage conditions are studied at the Faculty of Technology.

The Faculty of Economics and Economics and Finance graduate specialists in the field of marketing, accounting, and enterprise management.

The Institute of Mechanics and Energy trains masters with knowledge in the field of application of agricultural transport, machinery, equipment, design and operation of energy systems.

Builders, irrigation and land reclamation specialists are trained at the Institute of Environmental Management.

Education is facilitated by laboratories and experimental fields, where students gain practical skills.

Those wishing to continue their studies have the opportunity to enroll in graduate school and engage in scientific research.

Dissertation councils annually review the works of applicants for scientific degrees.
Areas of scientific activity

The main areas of science at the university are:

• enviroment protection;
• improving soil fertility and developing new methods for its cultivation;
• ways to intensify the cultivation of animals and plants;
• gardening;
• economic developments.

The exchange of experience between universities and foreign specialists takes place at numerous scientific conferences held by the university.

Faculties

• Agronomy and biotechnology;
• Military Department;
• Hydraulic, agro-industrial and civil construction;
• Humanitarian and pedagogical;
• Pre-university training;
• Animal Science and Biology;
• Soil science, agrochemistry and ecology;
• Environmental management and water use;
• Processes and machines in agribusiness;
• Gardening and landscape architecture;
• Technical service in the agro-industrial complex;
• Technological;
• Technosphere safety, ecology and environmental management;
• Faculty of Correspondence Education;
• Faculty of part-time and part-time education;
• Faculty of Advanced Studies;
• Economics and Finance;
• Faculty of Economics named after A.V. Chayanov;
• Energy.

Official site

All necessary information about the educational institution is posted on their official website on the Internet.

Applicants from all over the country dream of entering the Timiryazev Academy, which has been operating since tsarist times, so there are not enough budget places for everyone here and many have to study on a commercial basis. Before concluding a contract for the provision of educational services, it is extremely important to familiarize yourself in advance with the price of training in different areas offered at a given university.

In this regard, we will consider the topics that concern applicants for 2017-2018:

Full-time

The largest selection of educational programs is presented for applicants to the “full-time” undergraduate degree of the Agrarian University. The cheapest way to study in Timiryazevka is in non-core areas for this university, listed in the table below. The cost of such studies will be only 158400 rubles, and this is the lowest price for full-time training at RSAU - MSHA.

For the vast majority of directions and specialties at the Timiryazev Academy, the price is set at 172,300 rubles for the first academic year.

Part-time form

At the Agrarian University there is full-time and part-time study, but this opportunity is provided only to students of the following eight directions (with an indication of cost):

Extramural

The choice of directions for pure correspondence is a little wider. So, for 67,600 you can take the first course of study in the following specialties:

In the coming academic year, the first year of study in the following programs will cost 5 thousand more (72,800 rubles):

And the most expensive field for first-year students in Timiryazevka, but still quite inexpensive by Moscow standards, was “Construction” at FGAGS for 78,000 rubles.

Find out more about the history of one of the oldest universities in Russia, which recently celebrated its 150th anniversary.

Timiryazev Academy: cost of training (2017-2018) for a master's degree

Full-time

The Agrarian University is also open to those wishing to continue their education by enrolling in a master's program. So, the most inexpensive destinations will be those listed in the table below. They will cost 175,300 rubles per year.

As for those receiving the first level of higher education, for first-year master's students the same price is set for most specialties. And this is 189,100 rubles, for which you can study for 2 semesters at the following faculties and relevant areas:

Extramural

“External correspondence” master's programs at the Timiryazev Academy also take place, but the choice of areas of training available for admission and further study is small: