Sergo Ordzhonikidze Russian State University for Geological Prospecting is one of the leading specialized educational institutions in the country. Highly qualified specialists are involved in the work of key enterprises of the geological and mining industry and engaged in the research activities in various fields of the Earth Sciences. Every year MGRI provides quota of more than 800 budgetary and over 1000 commercial places on 22 directions and 55 specialties. Different forms of education are provided. The leading specializations chosen by students are: applied geology, mining engineering, oil and gas engineering and geodesy.

