Mission of the Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University – Provision of long-term competitiveness of the exclave Kaliningrad region bordering EU by means of setting up a well-recognized European research and education centre in the Baltic Sea Region.

MISSION OF THE UNIVERSITY

Strategic Development Objective

Building the University that is known and recognized among leading Russian world class universities, setting technological standards for the

territory and training highly-qualified staff with high career opportunities all over the world.

UNIVERSITY OF FEDERAL SIGNIFICANCE IN THE WEST OF RUSSIA

IKBFU HISTORY: FROM KÖNIGSBERG TO KALININGRAD

MILESTONE PERIOD

1 Duke Albrecht Hohenzollern opened the Koenigsberg University.

17 August1544

1а The University was named "Albertina" after its founder. 1656

2 Kaliningrad State Teacher Training Institute was opened in Kaliningrad.

1948

3Due to the enlargement of its educational area the Institute was transformed into the Kaliningrad State University. 1966

Immanuel Kant Baltic Federal University being one of innovative universities in Russia, strives for preserving and adding to academic traditions of its predecessors.

The following renowned figures as J.G. Hamann, J.G. Herder, F.W. Bessel, C.G. Jacobi, F. Lindemann, A. Hurwitz, D. Hilbert, F. Helmholtz, I. Kant taught or delivered lectures

at Albertina; K. Donelaitis studies theology; E.T.A. Hoffmann attended lectures.

FROM CLASSICAL TO FEDERAL UNIVERSITY: MILESTONES OF MODERNIZATION

MILESTONE PERIOD

1Rebranding of Kaliningrad State University into Immanuel Kant State University of Russia 2005

2Realization of the IKSUR Development Programme within the Priority National Project “Education” 2007-2008

3а RF President’s Decree No 1255 on IKBFU establishment 13.10.2010

3b RF Government Order No 2483-р on IKBFU establishment 30.12.2010

3c RF Government Order No 967-р on approval of the IKBFU Development Programme

03.06.2011

Modernization of the research and laboratory facilities as well as workforce capacities is a basis of the federal university development strategy.

IKBFU today is the largest educational, research, and cultural centre of the westernmost region of Russia. 

SYMBOLICS OF IMMANUEL KANT BALTIC FEDERAL UNIVERSITY

Main University Symbols: Sea Wave and Bridge

Rising Sea Wave symbolizes the University coastal location, its progress, and sustainable development.

Bridge as a symbol of cooperation and integration marks academic mobility and promotion of Russian technologies in the field of education and innovation technologies.

UNIVERSITY TODAY

2 200 Staff (including 300 people of colleges’ staff);

Teaching staff – 1200, including researchers – 130 people;

16 000 both undergraduate, post-diploma students, and course participants;

80 Degree Programmes; 11 Institutes, 2 Higher Schools; 35 Research Laboratories; 600 PhD students and Doctorates.

IKBFU is one out of 10 Federal Universities in Russia. Besides, it is the main educational institution in the Kaliningrad region.

IKBFU MAIN CHARACTERISTICS

IKBFU is entitled to carry out training within 127 Main Educational Programmes SES:30 Programmes of Vocational Education 97 Programmes of Higher Professional Education:• 47 Specialties;• 32 Bachelor Degree Programmes;• 18 Master Degree Programmes.

At present IKBFU realizes 64 Main Educational Programmes: 15 Programmes of Vocational Education 49 Programmes of Higher Professional Education:• 37 Specialties;• 11 Bachelor Degree Programmes;• 1 Master Degree Programmes.

* State Educational Standard of Higher Professional Education

UNIVERSITY TODAY: EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMES SES*

IKBFU is entitled to carry out training within 111 Main Educational Programmes FSES:27 Programmes of Vocational Education84 Programmes of Higher Professional Education:• 4 Specialties;• 47 Bachelor Degree Programmes;• 33 Master Degree Programmes.

At present IKBFU realizes 93 Main Educational Programmes: 23 Programmes of Vocational Education70 Programmes of Higher Professional Education:• 4 Specialties;• 39 Bachelor Degree Programmes;• 27 Master Degree Programmes.

* Federal State Educational Standard of Higher Professional Education

UNIVERSITY TODAY: EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMES FSES*

ENTERING IM. KANT BALTIC FEDERAL UNIVERSITY

IKBFU GOVERNANCE: SENATE

General University governance is carried out by an elected representative body – IKBFU Senate, headed by the Rector.

Direct management of IKBFU activities is carried out by the Rector Prof. Andrey Klemeshev, who is personally responsible for results of educational, research, financial, and economic activities.

Specific areas of University management are under control of Vice-Rectors:First Vice-Rector – Vice-Rector for Education – Dr. Irina Kuksa;Vice-Rector for Research - Prof. Dr. Artem Yurov;Vice-Rector for Development and Strategic Planning – Dr. Timur Gareev;Vice-Rector for International Cooperation and PR – Dr. Igor Zhukovskij;Vice-Rector for Economics and Finance – Tatiana Romel;Vice-Rector for Administration Management – Olga Usmanova.

Rector of IKBFU – Prof. Dr. Andrey Klemeshev

IKBFU MANAGEMENT AND GOVERNANCE

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS

Institute of Chemistry and Biology

Institute of Applied Mathematics and Information Technologies

Institute of Medicine

Institute of Physics and Technology 

Law Institute

Institute of Transport and Technical Service

Institute of Recreation, Tourism and Physical Education

Institute of Economics and Management

Institute of Nature Management, Spatial Development and Urban Planning

Higher School of Pedagogy

IKBFU European Business School

Institute for Humanities

Institute of Socio-Humanitarian Technologies and Communication

INFRASTRUCTURE

• 32 Buildings both in the city and in the region; • Study and Sport Complex with a Swimming-pool;• Botanic Garden;• Health Clinic of a Medical Research and Practical Centre at

IKBFU.

RESEARCH ACTIVITIES

• 36 fields in post-diploma studies, 7 – internship and medical residency , 5 – doctorate fields;• 140 Doctors of Science 500 Candidates of

Science• 610 Post-Diploma students• 10 Dissertation Councils • Research journals included into the list of

periodicals recommended by the State Commission for Academic Degrees and Titles;

• Advanced research and scientific units: Innovation Park Kant Institute Research and Technology Park “Fabrika” R&D Institute for Applied Informatics and

Mathematical Geophysics Centre for Social and Economic Research

INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION

IKBFU is among first ten Universities in Russia in terms of international cooperation index.

European Programmes and Projects at IKBFU

IKBFU has more than 120 agreements on cooperation with educational and research organizations from various countries, the most intensive links are with Poland, Germany, Lithuania, Latvia, Belarus, Finland, Denmark, Austria, France, Sweden, Italy, USA, Estonia.

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