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Altai State Agrarian University (ASAU) is one of the largest higher institutions of our country. It was founded in 1943. The University trains specialists for our agriculture. The university has several buildings. The main building is in Krasnoarmeisky Avenue.
There are two forms of training in the University: full-time and extra-mural. The course of studies lasts five years. Extra-mural students study six years. Classes begin in September and are over in June. Students study in 2 shifts. A student's work is given a mark on a five-point scale.
The academic year is divided in 2 terms. After a term students take exams and pass credit tests. After every session students have vacations in winter and in summer. Students also have their practical training on different farms in the Altai Territory. Students who study well get stipends.
The first- and second- year students study general subjects such as mathematics, physics, foreign languages and a number of others. The third- year students begin to concentrate on their special interests. Specialized study and courses help students to prepare for their future work.
A student's research work is a natural part of training. Leading scientists of the University work as scientific advisers. In the final year senior students write diploma papers and take state exams. On graduation students receive diplomas of specialists.
There is a post-graduate course in the University. Students may become post-graduate students and begin their researches in different fields of science. After some years of studies they may become Doctors of science.
The University has some faculties and institutes. For example: the Agronomy faculty, the Zooengineering faculty, the Faculty of Economics and Management, the Bookkeeping faculty, the Institute of Technics and Agroengineering Researches, the Institute of Nature Management, the Institute of Veterinary Medicine and the Center of Humanity Education.
The Rector heads the university. Every faculty is headed by the dean. Every institute is headed by the director. There are many chairs at the University. There are many different scientific circles at the University.
The University has some hostels, several libraries, a publishing house, a students' club, a skiing lodge, gymnasiums, an assembly hall. Students can take part in different art activities and go in for sports.
