Vladimir Samokhvalov
A distributed university is an educational model in which university infrastructure, resources, and processes are distributed across different geographical locations: training, research, and administrative functions can be performed through a network of remote branches, virtual classrooms, and online platforms. This model allows you to get an education in territorial divisions that is almost the same as in the parent organization. In this research, SBS Consulting analysts conducted an analysis of foreign and Russian universities, as well as conducted a comparative analysis and identified leaders in the management of distributed universities.
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September, 2026
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