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    Dubna University opened on October 1, 1994. The founders of the University were the Administration of Moscow Region, the State on Higher Education, the Federal Ministry of Science and Technical, the Federal Employment Service, the Academy of Natural Sciences, the Joint Institute for Nuclear Research and the Administration of the City of Dubna (world famous for its international scientific center JINR). 
    The city of Dubna offers everthing necessary for a University campus: buildings, dormitories for Russian and foreign students, a hotel for tutors, recreational and student centers (including a gym, a dining hall, and a stadium). 
    The climate in Dubna is pleasant, the location is close to the Volga and Dubna rivers, the  Moscow man-made lake and surrounding forests. There is excellent transportation to Moscow by train and by bus. 
    Dubna University is an institution of higher education designed for educating students  in humanities, natural sciences and other professional specialities. Its instructors use contemporary, world-renowned teaching methods. In order to provide the students with the highest quality education possible, the curriculum is student-centered. Upper-level students are offered a choice of electives in order to meet their individua intellectual and professional needs. 
    Though the University was only recently founded, it has already established a relationship with an American university, the University of Wisconsin - La Crosse. This relationship has provided and continues to provide a means by which to exchange ideas about teaching philosophies and curriculum design. Ties with Universities of Germany, Denmark and Israel have also been established.  
    The idea of creating a university in Dubna was initiated by V.G.Kadyshevsky, an internationally known physicist. Director of the JINR and Corresponding Member of RAS, he is currently the president of Dubna University. 
    The plan to establish a university in Dubna was further supported and promoted b the Academy of Natural Sciences (ANS) and its President, Prof. O.L.Kuznetsov. Oleg Kuznetsov is a distinguished scientist of Earth sciences as well as computer programming. He has been appointed as Rector of Dubna University. 
    Through the efforts and guidance of JINR Vice-Director, Professor A.N.Sisakian (Academician of AES and ANS), a JINR Training Center has been established at the University. Professor Sissakian is currenlty Vice-President. 
    The city of Dubna mayor, V.E.Prokh, and Head of the Educational Center of Dubna, K.G.Amirtaev, played crucial roles in acquiring buildings and financial support for the new university. V.E.Prokh and K.G.Amirtaev are now Vice-presidents. Mr. A.V.Dolgolaptev, the Vice-Chairman of the Federation Council of Russia, supported the idea of the University and helped to establish it. 
    Among others who have actively contributed to the creation of Dubna University are: S.P.lvanova, Director of the JINR University Center; A.A.Rats Vice-mayor of Dubna; Vice- Rectors of the University Yu.S.Sakharov, M.S.Khoziainov, V.A.Tsapsin; E.N.Cheremisina Chief of the University's Chair. Among the University tutors are: Academicians of ANS A.M.Gorodnitsky,  V.A.Zolotarev, K.P.Kavun, M.P.Kapustln, 0.G.Sorokhtin, V.M.Shvalev,  professors I.M.Gramenitsky, l.L.Khodakovsky, l.B.Shatunovsky, and others. 
    In 1994, the first 115 students were admitted to the University. They will  pursue Bachelor's degrees in the following areas: Economics, Ecology and  Environment Science; and Business. There are plans to expand the university's offerings to include:  Mathematics,  Applied Mathematics and Computer Sciences, Linguistics, Physics and Law. In addition to the established curriculum, students have opportunities to hear lectures on current issues in science and social problems. Outstanding Russian and foreign scientists and politicians are invited to lecture at the  University. 
    Students at Dubna University must progress through three grades, which are to be achieved successively.  
    All undergraduates take General Education, which is uniquely concerned with the broad education of the whole person. The primary purpose of General Education is to cultivate knowledge, skills and dispositions essential for advanced and independent learning. Thwe standard duration a student sp ends in this program is two years. 
    The second level implements the basic higher education program, which aims to provide students with fundamental pre-professional knowledge in a chosen area, thus creating a foundation for further training according to the programs of the third level of higher education. The standard duration of this program is 2 years. Those who successfully complete the basic higher education are awarded the academician degree of Bachelor of Science.The Third level includes a program of higher education and a programm  of specialized higher education. 
    A standard duration for mastering the first program is no less than a year. The graduates are awarded the qualification of a Certified Specialist. The standard duration of mastering the second programm is no less than 2 years. Those who successfully complete the programm are given the Master's Degree.  

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