А.И. Горылев

DOUBLE DEGREE PROGRAMMES AS AN INSTRUMENT FOR MODERNIZATION OF RUSSIAN HIGHER EDUCATION

Authors

А.И. Горылев

Keywords:

double degree programmes, internationalization, European Higher Education Area, modernization of higher education, Bologna process, quality of education, innovations in education

Abstract

The paper analyzes the role of double degree programmes as an instrument of internationalization in the process of modernization of higher education in Russia. There are indicated levels of internationalization of Russian HEIs and opportunities to strengthen their competitiveness in the global market of educational services. It shows the practical experience of Lobachevsky University on the implementation of several double degree programmes jointly with European universities. There have been formulated proposals to change Russian legislation with a view to stimulating the activity of universities in internationalization. It is concluded that the development and implementation of double degree programmes is an effective way of modernizing Russian higher education, improving its quality and competitiveness. Taking into account the inadequacy of the level of internationalization of most Russian universities, it is considered the need for the state to create an environment in which universities will be interested in carrying out activities to promote the international dimension in education and science

DOUBLE DEGREE PROGRAMMES AS AN INSTRUMENT FOR MODERNIZATION OF RUSSIAN HIGHER EDUCATION