The number of applications to Nizhny Novgorod universities in 2026 increased by more than 30%.

      August 13, 2026 19:53 Society In 2026, applicants submitted more than 30% more applications to Nizhny Novgorod universities than the previous year. This was reported by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Nizhny Novgorod region.

      As noted by the department, along with the increase in the number of applications, the passing score also rose. There was particularly high interest among applicants in IT fields, as well as engineering, medical, and construction specialties. A total of 9,675 budget places have been allocated in the region's universities this year.

      "Today, graduates of Nizhny Novgorod schools are confident that they can receive quality higher education in their home region," said Viktor Anisimov, the Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Nizhny Novgorod region.

      He also added that the number of submitted applications has increased by more than a third compared to last year. During the briefing, Igor Pantyukhin, the Minister of Demography and Human Capital Development of the Nizhny Novgorod region, also spoke. According to him, young specialists are increasingly staying in the region after graduation.

      Thus, 74.2% of students from other cities remain to live and work in the Nizhny Novgorod region after graduation, and the outflow of youth has decreased by 27.9% over the past three years.

      It should be noted that from 2022 to 2031, Russia is undergoing a Decade of Science and Technology by decree of President Vladimir Putin. Its key tasks are attracting talented youth to the field of research and development, involving scientists and specialists in solving the most important tasks for the country's development, as well as increasing citizens' interest in the achievements of domestic science.

      Earlier, the head of the Ministry of Science stated that the Unified State Exam may undergo significant changes in the future or give way to a new system for assessing applicants. NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" has channels on Telegram and MAX. Subscribe to stay updated on major events, exclusive materials, and timely information. Copyright © 1999—2025 NIA "Nizhny Novgorod". When reprinting, a hyperlink to NIA "Nizhny Novgorod" is mandatory. This resource may contain materials 18+