About the problem of forming a contingent of bachelor directions "Machine building", "Metallurgy" and "Nanoengineering" of the Samara University

The article deals with the aspect of choosing the priority areas of preparation for the bachelor's program “Mechanical Engineering”, “Metallurgy” and “Nanoengineering” of the Samara University, associated with the new approach and changes in the system of higher education in Russia. The choice of areas of training is a rather complicated task, and approaches to solving this problem remain debatable. The problem of the quality of student education is directly related to the level of training of applicants. In this regard, the factors influencing the formation of a contingent in the listed areas of undergraduate, their positive and negative trends. In the course of the study, answers were received to three main questions: the dynamics of the educational level of students entering these areas, the territorial affiliation of students. Separate conclusions were made both in various regions of Russia, near and far abroad, and in separately considered districts of the regional center Samara. The dynamics of the average score received and their territorial affiliation for the years 2014 - 2015 are presented. It has been established that the tendency of enrollment of university graduates from the native region to study at the university prevails. Moreover, a third of them live in the regional center, which does not meet the strategic goals of the university. The analysis showed that all the above areas of training for undergraduate are in demand. The ways of expanding the market for the selection of applicants, raising their educational level, as well as expanding territorial affiliation are formulated.