Innopolis University included in state programme of innovative economy development
26 December 2013, Thursday
Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev approved new version of state programme “Economic development and innovative economy” that implies establishment of Innopolis University in Tatarstan. The relevant decree is available on the official website of Russian Government. The University will become the heart of Innopolis innovative centre.
Innopolis University is the first Russian university that specializes in modern information technologies. Its main mission will be training of highly qualified personnel to bring domestic innovative industry to a new level. Recruitment and training of teachers and research workers is carried out at the first stage of the university development. The compliance with international academic standards is achieved by cooperation with world’s top universities. Carnegie Mellon University became the university partner in 2013. In accordance with Memorandum of understanding signed in 2012, CMU renders expert support in development and implementation of academic, research and teacher training programmes.
Innopolis University is the first Russian university that specializes in modern information technologies. Its main mission will be training of highly qualified personnel to bring domestic innovative industry to a new level. Recruitment and training of teachers and research workers is carried out at the first stage of the university development. The compliance with international academic standards is achieved by cooperation with world’s top universities. Carnegie Mellon University became the university partner in 2013. In accordance with Memorandum of understanding signed in 2012, CMU renders expert support in development and implementation of academic, research and teacher training programmes.
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