Rules for admitting foreign applicants
Detailed information about various methods of admission to a Russian university for foreign citizens. Choose the appropriate option and familiarize yourself with the necessary documents.
Admission as part of a general competition
Standard admission procedure for foreign citizens on general grounds. Admission occurs based on the results of entrance tests or on the basis of education documents.
Required documents:
Passport
Required
Notarized translation of the passport into Russian
Required
Originals of education documents (diploma and diploma supplement)
Required
Notarized translation of educational documents into Russian
Required
Birth certificate and the birth certificate of one of the parents (if applying under the “Compatriot” programme)
Required
Legalization or apostille for an education document (depending on the country of issuance)
Required
Quota receipt
Admission within the quota of the Government of the Russian Federation for foreign citizens. The number of places is limited, selection is conducted on a competitive basis through Rossotrudnichestvo.
Required documents:
Passport
Required
Notarized translation of the passport into Russian
Required
Originals of educational documents (diploma and transcript)
Required
Notarized translation of educational documents into Russian
Required
Referral from the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation for study
Required
Legalization or apostille of the education document (depending on the country where the document was issued)
Required
