ICEF: A synthesis of two outstanding university cultures

Russian Institutions

• Traditionally broad university education

• 4 years, around 35 subjects

• Many hours of classroom time

• Assessment by examinations set by the teachers themselves

British Institutions

• Traditionally in-depth professional education

• 3 years, 12 subjects

• Small number of contact hours

• Emphasis on independent work

• ‘Blind’ assessment process

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ICEF

• The best of the two traditions

• 4 years, 22 subjects

• Optimal number of contact hours

• Emphasis on independent work

• ICEF Exams and external examinations administered by the University of London