External Review of two clusters of educational programmes was held on December 1-3, 2015 at Ural State Academy of Architecture and Arts:

- “Design” (54.03.01, 54.04.01), “Applied and Decorative Arts and Folk Crafts” (54.03.02), Monumental and Decorative Art (54.05.01), “Painting” (54.05.02), "Graphics" (54.05.03), «Study of Art» (50.06.01);

- "Architecture" (07.03.01, 07.04.01, 07.06.01), «Urban construction» (07.03.04).

The External Review Panels consisted of Russian experts and the representatives of professional and student communities. During the site visit members of the external review panels met the university administration and the heads of divisions, responsible for the programmes' delivery, teachers, students, postgraduates and employers.

The report and recommendations on the further programmes development will be prepared according to the results of the external review. The decision on accrediting the educational programmes will be made on the meeting of the National Accreditation Board in January 2016.