In accordance with the order of the Ministry of Science and Education, higher educational institutions must form educational plans for the 2015/16 academic year for the first year of bachelor's and master's degree holders, based on the number of disciplines no more than 16, taking into account that educational disciplines and practices are planned as as a rule, in the amount of three or more ECTS credits.

At the same time, higher educational institutions should take into account that those seeking higher education at the educational and qualification levels of junior specialist and specialist, who are entering studies in 2015 and 2016, should study in accordance with certain educational and qualification characteristics, educational and professional programs and curricula. which are valid on the date of entry.

For students enrolled before 2015, innovations in educational and professional programs are recommended.