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How to apply to a Russian university

  1. Choose your level of education

    International applicants can enroll in bachelor’s, specialist, master’s, postgraduate, residency, and assistantship-internship programs.

  2. Language of instruction

    At most Russian universities, international students study in Russian. Some universities also offer programs taught in English.

    To learn Russian and prepare for university admission, international applicants can take Russian language courses or study at a university’s preparatory faculty.

  3. Explore your admission options

    International applicants can enroll at Russian universities:

  4. Choose a university and field of study

  5. Prepare your documents

    As a rule, you will need the following documents to apply. Check the exact list on the website of the university you plan to apply to.

    • Passport
    • Education certificate or diploma
    • Documents confirming eligibility for tuition-free study
    • Russian language test certificate (if available)
    • Documents confirming individual achievements (if applicable)
    • Preparatory faculty completion certificate (if available)
    • 3 × 4 cm photograph
  6. Submit your application

    Ways to apply

    • ruID app
    • “Apply to University Online” super service on Gosuslugi
    • University electronic information system
    • By post — send the documents to the university by registered mail
    • In person — bring the documents to the admissions office of your chosen university
    Submit your documents
  7. Entrance examinations

    You must complete entrance examinations when applying to a university.

    Unified State Exam (EGE) results may be submitted as entrance examination results. EGE results from the previous five years are accepted, except for basic-level mathematics.

    If you do not have valid EGE results in the required subjects, you can take entrance examinations administered by the university. Check the dates, subjects, and format with your chosen university in advance.

    For citizens of the Republic of Belarus

    If you do not have EGE results in the relevant subjects, you may use Centralized Testing (CT) or Centralized Exam (CE) results. CT and CE results are valid for two years.

  8. Track the competitive lists and submit your enrollment consent

    For tuition-free admission:

    1. Rank your preferred study programs.
    2. Choose a university.
    3. Submit your enrollment consent.

    Enrollment consent is required specifically for tuition-free admission. You can submit it through the ruID app, the “Apply to University Online” super service, in person at the university, or by registered mail. Submit your consent to a university where your ranking is safely within the admission threshold. Do not wait until the last day.

    For tuition-paid admission, signing an agreement with the university is the key final step instead of submitting enrollment consent.

    Enrollment consent deadlines

    Tuition-paid study (all education levels): according to the university’s admission rules.

    Tuition-free study:

    • bachelor’s and specialist programs: 5 August, 12:00 Moscow time — enrollment consent deadline;
    • master’s programs: 24 August, 12:00 Moscow time — enrollment consent deadline.
  9. Enrollment

    Enrollment information is provided according to how you submitted your documents:

    • If you applied through the ruID app or the “Apply to University Online” super service on Gosuslugi:an enrollment notification will appear in your personal account.
    • If you applied through the university’s electronic information system:enrollment information will be posted in your personal account or on the university’s official website, where the lists of enrolled students are published.
    • If you submitted your documents in person at the university admissions office or by post:check the result with the admissions office or on the university’s official website.

    Enrollment order publication dates

    Tuition-paid study (all education levels): according to the university’s admission rules — approximately 29–31 August.

    Tuition-free study:

    • bachelor’s and specialist programs: 7 August — enrollment orders are published;
    • master’s programs: 25 August — enrollment orders are published.
  10. Arrival in Russia

    Prepare the documents needed to cross the border. Visa-free and visa-based entry are subject to different requirements.

    If you do not need a student visa

    • Notify the university of your arrival date.
    • Complete the entry application in the ruID app.
    • Present your identity document at the border.

    If you need a student visa

    • Obtain an invitation from the university.
    • Apply for a student visa at a Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs consular office in your country.

    Your international passport must remain valid for more than 18 months on the date you enter Russia.

  11. Start your studies

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    Congratulations on your admission!

    Confirm your timetable and begin classes by the date set by your university.

Application deadlines

Tuition-paid study (all education levels) and postgraduate programs

According to the university’s admission rules.

Tuition-free study:

Bachelor’s and specialist programs:

  • 20 June — document submission opens. Applicants may apply to a university before receiving their education documents.

Document submission closes:

  • no earlier than 10 July and no later than 20 July — for applicants taking entrance examinations administered by the university;
  • 25 July at 17:00 in the local time of the region where the university or its branch is located — for applicants who do not need to take entrance examinations.

Master’s programs

  • 20 June — document submission opens for the main enrollment stage;
  • no later than 20 August — document submission closes for the main enrollment stage.

Competitive lists

If you submitted your documents:

through the ruID app or the “Apply to University Online” super service on Gosuslugi

  • Open the “Competitive Lists” section.
  • Choose the university, field of study, and specific competition group.
  • Select “Find me” — your row in the ranking will be highlighted and marked with a green “This is you” label.

through the university’s electronic information systems

A unique code is assigned after you submit your documents. It appears in the system and is used to check your application status. You can view the competitive lists in your personal account, in the relevant system, or on the university’s official website using the unique code.

in person through the university admissions office

After you submit your documents, an admissions officer will give you a unique code. You can use it to find yourself in the competitive lists on the university’s official website.

through a postal operator

University staff will provide your unique code by phone, email, or registered letter. You can use the code to check your status on the university’s official website.

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