Ural Federal University (UrFU) is preparing for potential restrictions on paid admissions, particularly in economics and law programs, starting as early as next year. Rector Ilya Obabkov outlined strategies to mitigate the impact of these limitations, emphasizing the importance of partnership programs to maintain university income.

The university anticipates that while the current year will likely be unaffected, future restrictions on paid places will necessitate adjustments, primarily impacting economic and legal fields. UrFU plans to carefully manage these reductions, balancing state-funded and contract positions.

Partnership programs, such as the introduction of 100 special courses from partner companies at the Radio Engineering Faculty in 2024, are seen as crucial for sustaining paid places and generating revenue for the university. Rector Obabkov believes that these collaborations are vital and that reducing such programs would be counterproductive.

The university aims to support its institutes in developing partnerships through agreements, financial assistance, and organizational support, with a focus on expanding cooperation with external entities.

These measures come in response to a directive issued in April, where government officials were instructed to explore potential limits on paid university admissions. A law has since been adopted, with restrictions on paid admissions scheduled to take effect on September 1, 2026.