MHI was established in 1994 in Murmansk, the largest city beyond the Polar Circle in the world. It operates two buildings in the center ofMurmansk (the main building is in the picture). There are five faculties in MHI: the Faculty of Law, the Faculty of Economics, the Faculty of Foreign Languages, the Faculty of Psychology, the Faculty of Journalism.
MHI provides continuous education through graduate programs (higher education), post-graduate and complementary programs in various professions (re-qualification, advanced training, complementary courses).
HIGH STANDARDS OF EDUCATION
The teaching process in MHI is arranged to meet the strictest state standards for higher education in Russia, which helps its graduates adjust to the rapidly changing world. The status of MHI is fully licensed, certified and accredited by The Ministry of Education and Science of Russia. In 2010 MHI received the Management System Certificate ISO 9001:2008. The course duration of studies for a Master's degree is five years for full-time students and six years for correspondence students. The students receive their practical training at enterprises of Murmansk, which increases their opportunities to find jobs after graduation. Post-graduate education in MHI is available in three fields - economics, law and psychology. 68% of the teaching staff have at least a PhD degree.
MODERN APPROACH TO SPECIALISTS' TRAINING
MHI pursues a modern approach to training specialists in the highly demanded spheres - law, economics, foreign languages, journalism and psychology. It has four well-equipped computer rooms and a local area net, which enables the students to productively use the modern information technologies such as the Internet, information data bases, professional applications, e-books etc. Its own library provides MHI with all necessary books, periodicals and other literature. The unique Quality Control System helps MHI efficiently monitor the teaching process and flexibly introduce measures to improve both students' and teachers' performance.
ACTIVE INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION
MHI supports 16 long-term projects with over 20 partners from Western Europe, Canada and the USA. About 300 students participate in international activities every year (student exchange programs, conferences, workshops, summer camps etc.). In 2003 Murmansk Humanities Institute became a member of the University of the Arctic. It started cooperation with approximately 100 new partners in different projects and educational programs. In its international activities MHI focuses especially on intense collaboration with institutions in the neighboring countries - Finland, Norway and Sweden.
RESEARCH ACTIVITIES
The research work in MHI includes studies in the sphere of economics (specifically economics of the Kola Peninsula, development of private business in specific conditions), psychology (today's youth problems), law, linguistics and journalism. At the international level, joint research with partners from Western Europe includes various problems in psychology, linguistics and economics.
CONSTANT DEVELOPMENT
MHI is never satisfied with what is already achieved. It starts new research projects, renovates the computer rooms and gym equipment, implements new social programs for students. The permanent development helps MHI remain one of the most competitive educational establishments in the Russian North-West. Presently, MHI is widening the range of complementary training such as extension courses and pre-qualification, which enables people with different education levels to meet the high employment requirements of today.
Contacts
Attend MHI: 3-a, Oktyabrskaya ulitsa, Murmansk, 183038, Russia.
Get to MHI: you may use public transport to get to MHI. Take trolleybus number 3 or number 6 and reach the "Ulitsa Volodarskogo" bus-stop.
Locate MHI with GPS: Latutude: 68°58'25.51" N; Longitude: 33°05'32.71" E.
See MHI: download a link-file to see MHI in Google Earth or see a satellite shot at Google Maps right now.
Rector's Office
Rector: Valeriya Shergalina, Doctor of Science, Economics.
Address: 3-a, Oktyabrskaya ulitsa, Murmansk, 183038, Russia.
Telephones: +7 8152 45 55 46; +7 8152 47 60 08; +7 8152 45 88 32.
Fax: +7 8152 45 52 58. E-mail: info@mginet.ru
International Relations Office
Telephone: +7 8152 45 88 32
Head of the Office: Yelena Skiotis
E-mail: international@mginet.ru
