Russia to Expand Targeted Admissions at Pedagogical Universities in 2026
The Education Ministry says the targeted model channels trainees to the regions that need them most.
Overview
- Education Minister Sergey Kravtsov announced a nationwide scale-up of targeted enrollment to match teacher training with regional demand.
- Targeted tracks will receive special attention in the 2026 admissions campaign as a key tool to address staffing shortages.
- Officials say targeted programs are already running at every pedagogical university and the system has proved effective.
- Students in these tracks often receive higher stipends, housing support, and other social guarantees, with a guaranteed job at a specific school after graduation.
- From the start of study, students are linked to their future schools for practice and smoother adaptation, and Herzen University plans to broaden majors available for targeted enrollment.