The age limit of 35 years for accepting students into universities was annulled. Those who want to study at universities can file applications from July 16 until July 31, while the foreigners can apply by October 1, Minister of Education Leonid Bujor said in a meeting with university rectors, Info-Prim Neo reports. The minister said this year is the last year when the secondary school graduates without Baccalaureate diplomas will be admitted to universities. The holders of Baccalaureate diplomas will constitute 82%. A number of 22,128 students will be accepted into the national universities this year. The state institutions managed by the Ministry of Education provide 5,230 budget-funded places and 9,575 places offered on a contract basis. The students can apply to 170 faculties. 15% of the total number of budget-funded places will be provided for disfavored groups of people. Nadejda Velishko, the head of the Ministry of Education’s Higher Education Division, said the students from Transnistria and the municipality of Bender can apply for 550 places. This is by 10 places fewer than last year. The results of the admission contest will be announced on August 2. A rerun contest for the unfilled places will be held during August 3-7. The applications for studying for the master’s degree, second cycle, can be submitted from July 16 until July 31. .