Published on: 2026-07-02
Source: Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering –
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On June 26, a pilot exam combining the State Final Certification and the Independent Qualification Assessment (GIA-NOK) in the field of “Architecture” was successfully held at the Saint Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering.
This is a landmark event for the higher education system in the field of architectural and construction design: the industry university has conducted a pilot project for the first time combining the state final certification and independent qualification assessment for its graduates in this specialty.
On March 18, an updated cooperation agreement was signed between the National Association of Surveyors and Designers (NOPRIZ) and St. Petersburg State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering (SPbGASU), which includes the implementation of pilot projects aimed at combining the state final certification with independent qualification assessment. This also provides for the joint development of assessment materials to determine the level of development of professional competencies of students and graduates.This initiative was supported during the strategic session “Development of the professional qualifications system within the framework of improving the higher education system,” held at SPbGASU.
The pilot project participants included 28 bachelor’s degree graduates and two master’s degree graduates in four key fields:
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07.03.01. “Architecture”;
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07.03.02. “Reconstruction and Restoration of Architectural Heritage”;
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07.03.03. “Architectural Environment Design”;
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07.03.04. “Urban Planning.”
The procedure took place at an accredited examination center of SPbGASU, equipped in accordance with the requirements of qualification assessment centers. The qualification exam, as required by the procedure, consisted of theoretical and practical parts, evaluating not only knowledge but also the professional skills of future specialists.
Based on the test results, the participants successfully confirmed their qualifications at either the fifth or sixth level, demonstrating a high level of training that meets professional standards.
Successful completion of the exam provides graduates with advantages in employment and admission to the National Register of Specialists in the field of engineering surveys, architectural and construction design.
SPbGASU plans to continue developing this practice by increasing the number of participants within the framework of the instructions of the President of the Russian Federation for improving the higher education system.
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