Russian System Programmers Worry About Specialized Education: Tuition Costs Rise by 20–52%

The cost of IT programs combining mathematics and AI has increased by 20–52% in Russia, according to CNews and Vedomosti. The Russian Ministry of Education and Science reports that only 50% of those admitted to IT specialties complete their studies, exacerbating the staffing crisis in the sector. Rising prices and high student dropout rates create risks for ensuring IT companies have qualified system programmers.