ADMISSION IN RUSSIA

Instructions about the method to get admission in Russian Universities

To get admitted in educational institutions in Russia, students must have completed secondary level education. There is a compulsory pre-academic year for those who do not know Russian or/and for those with weak pre-university training. They must successfully pass the entrance exams. Foreign applicants entering universities should not be older than 28 (35 for doctoral studies, Aspirantura).
Entry regulationsStudent visa and financial guarantees.
Language requirementsPre-academic year to study. Russian.
Application proceduresApply to individual institution for entry to all higher education institutions and to all academic and pre-academic program. Apply to national body for entry to higher education institutions.
Apply to:Ministry of Education of the Russian FederationShabolovka 33Moscow 113819
Russian Federation
Tel: +7(095) 9545-127
Fax: +7(095) 2375-400
Application closing datesFor non-university level (technical/vocational type) studies: 15 JulFor university level studies: 1 AprFor advanced/doctoral studies: 1 Apr
Recognition of studies & qualificationsStudies pursued in home country: Higher education institutions that are accredited by the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation may issue State Diplomas which are recognized within the country. Non-accredited educational institutions issue their own non-state diplomas which are not officially recognized. Studies pursued in foreign countries (bodies dealing with recognition of foreign credentials): Division of International Education and Cooperation of the Ministry of Education Head:
Nikolay ZverevShabolovka
33Moscow 113819
Russian Federation
Tel: +7(095) 9545-469
Fax: +7(095) 9545-353
E-mail: Zverev@ed.gov.ru