Representatives of Université Kurukanfuga de Bamako (Republic of Mali) completed a professional development programme at NUST MISIS titled Negotiation Techniques for Mining Contracts. The training was delivered as part of the Summer Multidisciplinary University programme of the Russian-African Network University.
With more than five years of experience in software engineering, Nelson Solano from Quito, Ecuador, came to NUST MISIS to pursue postgraduate studies in his field. As a winner of the Open Doors International Olympiad, he shares how he prepared for the competition and explains how the opportunity has helped him develop professionally and take part in new projects.
For Desmond Osaguona Uyi from Nigeria, winning the Open Doors International Olympiad was an opportunity to pursue his academic ambitions at NUST MISIS with a full tuition scholarship. In this interview, he shares how he prepared for the competition, explains what helped him tackle its most challenging stage, and reflects on the differences between university life in Nigeria and Russia.
Until 1 November 2026, young foreign nationals and stateless persons, including compatriots living abroad, who wish to study or conduct research at Russian universities can register for the International Open Doors Olympiad.
In an interview with NUST MISIS, Soheil Seif from Iran, a winner of the Open Doors International Olympiad, shares his journey to studying in Russia. He talks about his academic background, how he prepared for the competition, and the opportunities it opened up for his research career. Soheil also explains why he chose NUST MISIS, describes his first impressions of Moscow, and offers advice to students considering taking part in the Olympiad.
A formal ceremony marking the start of studies for Chinese students enrolled in the joint Master’s program in Materials Science and Technology offered by NUST MISIS and the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China (UESTC) took place at UESTC in Chengdu.
