The academic year at Altai State University starts in September and ends in June (01.09-30.06). Bachelor's degree takes 4 academic years to complete; Specialist's degree takes 5 or 6 academic years to complete; Master's degree takes 2 academic years to complete; Doctor's degree takes 3 academic years to complete. All the faculties provide the full-time study. The applicants of degree programs are enrolled according to the results of entrance examinations (interview, tests).
All educational programs are generally in Russian. To enroll in any educational program the applicant must have B1-B2 level of Russian or take 1 year course of Russian language at the Altai State University Preparatory Department.