Samara State Agriculture Academy
General Information
Samara State Agricultural Academy (SSAA) is an integral training, scientific, methodological, and technological institution in the agro-industrial complex of Russia. It produces university degree specialists, provides qualification promotion courses for specialists with university degrees, and upgrades for managers, specialists, and researchers from the agricultural sector, universities, and research centers as well as carrying out fundamental and applied scientific research.
SSAA comprises 8 study departments, 3 research laboratories, 1 research division that includes 7 research laboratories, and an experimental farm with an overall area of about 6,000 ha. Annually the University studies around 500 highly qualified specialists for agriculture in the Russian Federation.
University provides studying of Bachelor’s programs, Master’s programs, and Postgraduate programs for Russian students and develop advanced Master’s programs with English medium of instruction. Students and teaching staff at University are involved in a variety of research activities and grant programs in Russian universities and universities abroad.
University provides studying processes for local and international students from other countries. Due to numerous cooperation agreements with foreign universities and organizations, members of academic staff and students have the opportunity to take part in exchange programs and internships abroad to get new theoretical knowledge and practical skills.
Study Programs
University provides studying processes at the following faculties:
- Faculty of Agronomy
- Faculty of Agrochemistry and Soil Science
- Faculty of Fruit-Growing and Viticulture
- Faculty of Forage Production
- Faculty of Plant Protection
- Faculty of Animal Science
- Faculty of Animal Selection and Genetics
- Faculty of Bee-Keeping
- Faculty of Veterinary Science
- Faculty of Mechanization of Agriculture
Accommodation and Housing
The dormitories are located within a minute’s walk from all the university facilities and academic buildings. There are two main choices of accommodation for international students. The first type is where the rooms are grouped into flats which are fully equipped with all the necessities. All the rooms have private bathrooms and kitchens. The second type is the block system with a shared toilet and shower and kitchen on the floor. All types of dormitories have high-speed internet access.
The Dormitory staff will provide you with the key and deal with your queries. The rooms are grouped into flats which are fully equipped with all the necessities. All the rooms have private bathrooms and kitchens.