Innopolis University

The creation of Innopolis University was announced in February 2012, when negotiations were held with Carnegie Mellon University on the creation in Tatarstan of an IT training center, designed for an annual graduation volume of about 1 thousand specialists. It was assumed that the university will be created on the basis of the Higher School of Information Technologies and Information Systems of Kazan University , which will gain independence ^[1] . However, this plan was not realized and a new institution was created. On September 4, 2012, the Government of the Republic of Tatarstan and the Carnegie Mellon University iCarnegie Global Learning training unit signed a memorandum of understanding, according to which iCarnegie agreed to develop a curriculum that includes a world-class university, a school system for general education, as well as a number of Opportunities for training and leadership training ^[2] . December 21, 2012 - the signing of a memorandum of understanding ^[3] between iCarnegie Learning University and Innopolis University was announced, within which Carnegie Mellon specialists were involved in the development of Innopolis University infrastructure and the creation of training programs.

In April 2013, students were accepted at the university - acceptance of applications for employee vacancies, which involves passing a one-year training at Carnegie Mellon University under the master's program "Master of Information Technologies - Management of Software Development". It was supposed to select 15 candidates. In total, more than 700 applications were received, but not all applicants were able to pass the TOEFL , as a result of which only 14 people were selected ^[4] .

In November 2013, Innopolis University was included in the list of institutions selected during the competition for the creation of breakthrough research centers in the field of information technology ^[5] .

In January 2014, according to the order of the Government of the Russian Federation dated December 30, 2013 N 2602-r, within the framework of the action plan (“road map”) “Development of the information technology industry”, Innopolis University became a pilot platform for testing modern educational programs in the field of information technology and providing training for specialists by involving them in research and development ^[6] .

In January 2014, Innopolis University received the status of the operator of the Russian stage of the World Robot Olympiad (WRO) . In June, the Russian stage of the robotics Olympiad was held in Kazan (at the base of the Tennis Academy ) ^[7] . In June 2015, the Russian stage of the Olympiad was held in Innopolis. It also included for the first time the all-Russian competition in robotics for preschool children "IkaRenok".

In July 2014, the university received a license to carry out educational activities in higher education programs. In August 2014, the university began the independent implementation of the undergraduate and graduate study programs.

By the opening of the city in June 2015, Innopolis University concluded agreements on training specialists and conducting research and development work for the Ministry of Defense , NVision Group companies, Mail.Ru Group and the Radio Engineering and Information Systems concern.

During 2015, according to the results of the selections from May to July, more than 350 students from 45 regions of Russia and 10 foreign countries were accepted ^[8]

In September 2015, students began studying at the university in Innopolis.

In 2016, the university accepted 313 new students from 46 subjects of the Russian Federation and 10 foreign countries; in 2017 - 255 people from 42 constituent entities of the Russian Federation and 29 foreign countries; in 2018—254 people from 38 regions of the Russian Federation and 33 foreign states.

In 2018/2019, 639 students study at the university ^[9] .

On May 10, 2017, the university announced the winning ^{[10] of a} grant competition for the creation and development of the Center of Competencies for end-to-end technology “Components of Robotics and Mechatronics”. The consortium of the center included 16 universities of the Russian Federation, 5 applied academic institutes, 7 foreign partners from France, China, Denmark, Sweden, Germany and Norway, and 16 industrial partners. Among them are MIPT , ITMO , HSE , FEFU , IPPI RAS , IMASH RAS , Sberbank , Gazprom , Aeroflot , IMT Atlantique (France) and Shenzhen Institutes of Advanced Technology (China). The center is engaged in the development of industrial and collaborative robotics, the creation of new robotic solutions for medicine and rehabilitation, home, agriculture, the development of humanoid and multi-legged walking robots, unmanned aerial and ground vehicles.

The university is preparing bachelors (until 2016 students were enrolled for 3-4 courses) in the direction of “Computer Science and Computer Engineering”; Masters in the fields of "Big Data", "Management of software development", "Development of secure systems and networks" and "Robotics".

In the third year of study, undergraduate students can choose one of three areas of specialization: "Software Development", "Big Data", "Robotics".

There are also non-core areas: "Game Development", "Information Security Systems", "Biotechnology", "Financial Technologists (Blockchain)" and "Cyberphysical Systems".

Education at the university is paid. In 2018-2019, the cost of 1 year of study under the bachelor's program is 1,200,000 rubles, under the master's program - 1,400,000 rubles. Students have the opportunity to receive a grant that covers 100% of the cost of tuition ^[11] . In 2017, the university issued 255 grants ^[12] ; in 2018–254 ^[13] . Upon receiving a grant, the student undertakes to successfully complete the program with a diploma and choose one of the professional paths: employment in a partner company of the university; conducting research at the university; opening your own business in the field of information technology.

Teaching is conducted in English (mainly) and Russian.

• Tormasov A.G. , Rector of Innopolis University, Doctor of Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Professor, Head of the Department of Theoretical and Applied Informatics, MIPT .
• Semenikhin K.V. - Director of Innopolis University.

The Supervisory Board is the highest body of Innopolis University. In 2013, the Supervisory Board included:

• Belousov S. M. - General Director of Acronis International GmbH ;
• Shmulevich M. M. - Deputy Minister of Telecom and Mass Communications of the Russian Federation ;
• Bagrov Yu. N. - First Deputy Minister of Informatization and Communications of the Republic of Tatarstan;
• Rogue S. S. - Advisor to the Department of Information Technology Industry Development;
• Sushkevich A.V. - President of NVision Group CJSC
• Tormasov A. G. - Rector of Innopolis University;
• Kondratiev D.S. - Director of Innopolis University.

In 2017, the Supervisory Board included:

• Nikiforov N. A. - Chairman of the Supervisory Board, Minister of Telecom and Mass Communications of the Russian Federation (2012—2018);
• Sushkevich A. V. - member of the board of directors of NVision Group CJSC ;
• Belousov S. M. - General Director of Acronis International GmbH;
• Shaikhutdinov R. A. - Minister of Informatization and Communications of the Republic of Tatarstan;
• Shmulevich M. M. - director for strategic development and operational activities of Acronis International GmbH;
• Tormasov A. G. - Rector of Innopolis University;
• Kondratiev D.S. - Director of Innopolis University (2012—2015).

In 2019, the composition of the supervisory board was updated ^[14] :

• Maxim Akimov - Deputy Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation;
• Konstantin Noskov - Minister of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media of the Russian Federation;
• Ilya Torosov - Deputy Minister of Economic Development of the Russian Federation;
• Rustam Minnikhanov - President of the Republic of Tatarstan;
• Roman Shaikhutdinov - Deputy Prime Minister of the Republic of Tatarstan - Minister of Informatization and Communications of the Republic of Tatarstan;
• Nikolay Nikiforov - Chairman of the Board of Directors of Diginavis LLC;
• Kirill Semenikhin - Director of ANO IN “Innopolis University”;
• Sergey Belousov is a senior partner of the Runa Capital venture fund, chairman of the board of Parallels, founder and CEO of Acronis.

At the proposal of the President of the Republic of Tatarstan Rustam Minnikhanov, Maxim Akimov was elected Chairman of the Supervisory Board.

The faculty of Innopolis University in 2018 - 50 teachers (2017 - 36; 2016 - 32; 2015 - 26) ^[15] , including leading scientists and practitioners.

In 2013 - 14 students (under the master's program), in 2014 - 50 students (26 - under the bachelor's program, 24 - under the master's program), in 2015 - 322 students (236 - under the bachelor's program, 86 - under the master's program ) It should be noted that student enrollment plans are changing. So, according to the initial plans, in 2014, 92 students should have been recruited (40 - under the undergraduate program, 52 - under the master's program).

However, a massive student enrollment was launched in 2015. Initially, it was assumed that from September 2015, 330 students will begin their studies in undergraduate programs, and 105 students in undergraduate programs. As a result of admission to the 1st baccalaureate course, 72 people were admitted, 185 students to the third bachelor's course, 95 students to the master's program. In 2016, the university admissions committee accepted 313 new students ^[16] ; in 2017–255 ^[17] ; 2018–254 ^[18] .

As of September 1, 2018, the number of university students was 639 people ^[19]

In 2018, the university structure is represented by 4 institutes, within which 15 research laboratories operate.

Institute for Software Development and Software Engineering

• Laboratory for the development of industrial software (head. Giancarlo Succi). He is engaged in research in the field of software engineering, the development and application of empirical methods in the study of software products to improve their quality.
• Laboratory of Software Engineering (led by Manuel Mazzar). He is engaged in the development of an environment for creating highly reliable programs.
• Laboratory of operating systems, programming languages ​​and compilers.

Institute of Information Security and Cyberphysical Systems

• Laboratory of Cyberphysical Systems (headed by Alberto Sillitti).
• Laboratory of Networks and Blockchain Technologies (headed by Rashid Hussein).
• Information Security Laboratory .
• Laboratory of cloud systems and virtualization technologies .

Institute of Robotics

• Laboratory of Intelligent Robotic Systems (led by Alexander Klimchik).
• Laboratory of cognitive robotic systems .
• Laboratory of electronic systems design and automation .

Institute for Data Analysis and Artificial Intelligence

• Artificial Intelligence Laboratory in Game Development (chaired by Brown Joseph Alexander).
• Laboratory of Machine Learning and Data Presentation (led by Adil Khan). He is engaged in research in the field of machine learning algorithms, deep learning, image processing and computer vision, context-oriented analysis, automated modeling, ontology, automatic substantiation.
• Laboratory of data analysis and bioinformatics (head. Yaroslav Kholodov).
• Laboratory for Data Analysis and Financial Technologies (headed by Alexey Kanatov).
• Laboratory of data analysis and machine learning in the oil and gas industry .

As part of the Office for Project and Research Activities, the university has 1 laboratory and 6 centers working with business projects.

• Laboratory of cloud systems and service virtualization (headed by Alexander Semenov). He is engaged in the development of a new generation of cloud storage and data management technologies with an integrated security system and a guaranteed level of access and fault tolerance.
• Information Security Center (headed by Sergey Petrenko).
• Center for automation of business processes .
• Civil Aviation Center .
• Center for Geographic Information Systems (led by Konstantin Igudesman)
• Center for Distributed Registry Systems (headed by Rustam Davletbaev)
• Center for Technology of Components of Robotics and Mechatronics (headed by Alexander Klimchik)

The university campus with an area of ​​31.1 thousand m² and four dormitories for 1200 people with an area of ​​35.3 thousand m² were built at the expense of the federal budget under the State Program “Economic Development and Innovative Economy” under the auspices of the Ministry of Communications . In 2013, RUB 4.7 billion was allocated for this (by adding to the authorized capital of Innopolis). ^{[20] [21]}

The university campus consists of a teaching and laboratory building, residential and sports complexes.

The development of design and estimate documentation for the construction of the first phase of the university’s academic laboratory building, the university’s residential and sports complex was carried out by Kazan Giproniiaviaprom CJSC.

In December 2013, JSC Kamgesenergostroy won the tender for the construction of the first phase of the educational and laboratory building. The amount of the contract amounted to 2.07 billion rubles. Also, Kamgesenergostroy OJSC became the only bidder for the construction of residential and sports complexes. The amount of the contract amounted to 1.8 billion rubles.

The university’s operations are funded by sponsors and revenue from its own activities. In 2013, the sponsors included MegaFon OJSC, ICE-KPO VS OJSC , Infomat LLC, Investneftekhim LLC, Corporate Information Routine LLC (KIR) and private individuals. 437.9 million rubles were raised. In 2014, the sponsors included AICEL-KPO VS OJSC, Acronis LLC, DNA Technology LLC, Megafon OJSC, MTS OJSC, Parallels Research LLC, OJSC Svyazinvestneftekhim, LLC Thesis ”and private individuals. It was assumed that in 2014 donations and partnership contributions will amount to at least 788.2 million rubles, however, partnership contributions and donations amounted to only 211.8 million rubles. As of July 20, 2015, the university managed to attract 845 million rubles. private sponsorship donations.

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• The Republic of Tatarstan has launched a unique grant program to support students // Ministry of Education and Communication of the Republic of Tatarstan 07/23/2012