Russian Deputies Propose Master's Degree Alignment With Bachelor's

The director of the Hydrometeorological Center of Russia mentioned a proposal to forbid people from entering master's programs. Russia is considering prohibiting citizens from entering master's programs if they lack the potential or relevant work experience to complete the program within two years. Experts, however, said that such a rigid system should not be applied to all specialties, citing an example of a philosophy graduate seeking to enter aircraft construction. Discussions regarding Russia's potential restrictions on master's program admissions include specific examples, such as a philosophy graduate seeking to enter an aircraft construction master's program. Russia is implementing a new system, referred to as a 'white list,' which will restrict internet access to only authorized resources. Individuals in Russia will now only be able to obtain a master's degree if it aligns with their bachelor's degree profile. They believe two years of master's study is insufficient for professionalism. An explanatory note indicates that 25% of students pursue law master's degrees with unrelated bachelor's backgrounds, such as chemistry or applied mathematics, which the initiative's authors consider problematic. Sources link these measures to a global higher education reform.