The authorities approved the scope and structure of the budget places for the 2027/28 academic year, the Ministry of Education and Science reported. The division of places between the universities will take place on a competitive basis until December 29, the department stated. As Deputy Minister Elena Tomkova explained, at least 73% of the places will be sent to regional universities, more than half of the budgeted places are allocated to full-time bachelor's degree and specialization programs, and a third of the admission target figures are allocated to full-time master's degree programs. Traditionally, the largest number of budget places is set for admission to engineering, natural sciences, medicine and pedagogy specialties, as well as agricultural fields. RBC channel at max.