The Faculty of Oriental and African Studies of St. Some time ago the Chinese and Korean language centres were opened at the Faculty. Lectures, special courses and seminars at the Faculty are given by the academic staff of some 100 members which includes 30 full professors and 50 associate professors as well as by the leading specialists from various research institutes of St. The Faculty offers post-graduate programmes and its academic staff are actively engaged in various research projects. The Faculty's total enrolment is some 500 students majoring in 30 different areas of specialization.
Education is conducted on a full-time basis.
At present, the Faculty of Oriental and African Studies offers its students a 4-year educational programme as well as programmes leading to a Bachelor's or a Master's degree in Oriental scholarship. The Faculty curriculum includes courses in two Oriental and one European languages. Theoretical courses cover history, literature, ethnography, religion, etc., of Oriental and African countries. Every year the Faculty admits 65 students who are required to choose one major field out of 9-10 areas of specialization. The options vary from year to year depending on the enrolment plan.