Ministry of Higher Education of the Republic of Cuba at MPEI

On March 13th, 2024, the delegation of the Ministry of Higher Education of the Republic of Cuba had an official visit to the MPEI. Reinaldo Velasquez Saldivar, Vice Minister, accompanied by Iliana Martinez Gonzalez, Head of the Department of Bilateral Relations headed the delegation. Nikolay Rogalev, MPEI Rector, Alexander Tarasov, Vice-rector on International Relations and Anastasia Mashkova, Director on Integration Policy Development welcomed the guests.

During the discussion of current prospects for cooperation in the field of education and science, the honored guests got acquainted with MPEI educational and research capabilities and details of the educational process. As a result, they expressed a desire to develop active cooperation and exchange of experience, opening new horizons for the training of qualified specialists.

During the meeting agenda, participants raised the issue of the preparation for the opening of the MPEI Center for Targeted Training in Cuba for senior technical specialists of the island’s energy companies, based on MPEI extensive teaching experience. To launch the Center’s activities, Cuban students have been preparing and translating educational literature and other materials from leading departments into Spanish for more than a year. The opening of the Center is planned in Havana this summer.

“Partnership in the scientific and educational sphere strengthens the cooperation between Russia and Cuba. Training of highly qualified personnel in the energy and related industries contributes to expanding the prospects for the development of the economy of a friendly state,” Nikolay Rogalev, MPEI Rector, commented.

The team of Cuban students studying at MPEI presented an extensive presentation with the results of their achievements. The students shared their impressions of their stay at the university and Russia in general. The event was a bright example of an active exchange and strengthening mutual understanding in the educational environment of the two states.

During the visit, the both sides discussed key directions of joint activity and vectors for strengthening cultural and friendly connections.

Currently, 39 leading specialists and managers from Cuba are being trained at MPEI in master's degree programs, training of scientific and pedagogical personnel (postgraduate studies) programs as well as additional professional education programs in the field of electrical and thermal power engineering, power engineering, hydropower, computer science and management.