Irkutsk State University concluded the agreement on cooperation with Shandong Women's University (China). Under the agreement, the universities intend to conduct organizational work to train Chinese students to enter the educational programs of Irkutsk State University after graduating from the preparatory faculty of Shandong Women's University.

Although the borders between our countries are still closed, cooperation continues and prospective students have the opportunity to study at the preparatory faculty of Shandong Women's University under the guidance of experienced teachers of the preparatory faculty of Irkutsk State University. After graduating from the preparatory faculty of Shandong Women's University, students are invited to apply to any faculty or institute of Irkutsk State University whether it is physics, mathematics or foreign languages departments.