The Alliance for Artificial Intelligence (AI) has published the first ranking of Russian universities based on the quality of training of AI specialists. The positions of 180 universities from 64 regions of the country were calculated based on 13 criteria. Among them are the quality of education, the success of graduates, and the scale of scientific research in the field of AI. Derzhavin University entered Group D. This is the middle part of the list. A good start has been made in AI education.
The presentation of the rating took place on November 24 at the International Conference on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning “Journey into the World of Artificial Intelligence” (AI Journey – 2023). President Vladimir Putin, who attended the forum, noted the fundamental importance of the development of AI.
In 2024 Derzhavin University will enroll students for the educational program “Artificial Intelligence and Modeling” for the first time. During the training, students will receive the fundamental knowledge and skills necessary to work with modern artificial intelligence and supercomputer technologies. They will study the principles and algorithms of machine learning, neural networks, big data analysis methods, and the fundamentals of high-performance computing, including parallel computing and distributed systems.