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Sultan Qaboos University and St. Petersburg State University forge student exchange pact

Sultan Qaboos University and St. Petersburg State University have inked a cooperation agreement to facilitate student exchanges, encompassing undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

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Sunday, July 7, 2024

MOSCOW: Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) and St. Petersburg State University (SPbU) in the Russian Federation signed a pivotal cooperation agreement aimed at enhancing student exchange opportunities. The deal, finalized on the sidelines of the “Oman Day” exhibition at the Moscow Kremlin Museums, will allow students from both institutions to study abroad and gain valuable international experience.

The agreement, signed by Her Highness Sayyida Dr. Mona bint Fahd Al Said, Assistant Vice-Chancellor for International Cooperation at SQU, and Dr. Sergey Vladimir Andryushin, Vice-Chancellor of SPbU, marks a significant step towards strengthening SQU’s international cooperation plans.

Dignitaries present at the signing included His Excellency Jamal bin Hassan Al Mousawi, Secretary General of the National Museum, His Excellency Hamoud bin Salem Al Towayeh, Ambassador of the Sultanate of Oman to the Russian Federation, and Ambassador Abdullah bin Hamad Al Riyami, Head of the Department of Cultural Cooperation at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Saint Petersburg State University, founded in 1724 by Peter the Great, is one of Russia’s oldest and most prestigious universities. Offering a broad spectrum of programs in natural sciences, humanities, social sciences, engineering, and medicine, SPbU continues to be a leading educational institution.

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