NSUEM student Maria Eluma represented the interests of international students from Novosibirsk universities at the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation

The Association of International Students (AIS) is a self-governing, voluntary, non-political and non-profit organisation. The main goals of the Association are to protect and represent the interests of international students, assist in social adaptation and strengthen mutual understanding between international and Russian students.

According to Dmitry Afanasyev, Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education of Russia, “The Association of International Students (AIS) makes a significant contribution to the promotion of the Russian education abroad. Its activities help to deepen interaction between international students and international departments. Such meetings not only allow for objective feedback from students on issues and concerns, but also to plan future steps in the further internationalisation of the Russian education”. * 

The meeting focused on modelling new Russian education system, upgrading hostel infrastructure, allocating quotas by the Russian government, and increasing the number of internships and job offers for international students.

“In preparation for the meeting, representatives of AIS conducted a survey which was aimed at finding out the most significant problems faced by international students in the regions. At the meeting, leaders and activists had the opportunity to present them to the Ministry of Science and Higher Education. It was also a memorable experience to have the audience of such important individuals, who listened carefully and proffered solutions and suggestions on ways to counter some of these problems” –  Maria Eluma commented. 

In the new academic year AIS plans a joint cultural event with all international students of the city. The event will include a presentation of national cultures, traditions and cuisine.

* Source: https://minobrnauki.gov.ru/press-center/news/mezhdunarodnoe-sotrudnichestvo/67860/