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:
Https://abiturient.spbu.ru/medialibrary/ru/2025/pravila_priema.pdf
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Https://abiturient.spbu.ru/medialibrary/ru/2025/asp/vi-asp-pravila-priema-2025.pdf
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Quota receipt
Admission within the quota of the Government of the Russian Federation for foreign citizens. The number of places is limited, selection is carried out on a competitive basis through Rossotrudnichestvo.
Required documents:
Https://abiturient.spbu.ru/reception-foreign/budget/
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Admission to the Olympiads
Preferential admission for winners and prize-winners of international Olympiads included in the list of the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation. The right to admission without entrance tests is granted.
Required documents:
Https://abiturient.spbu.ru/reception-foreign/budget/
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Admission with grant provision
Admission in the presence of an educational grant from Russian or international organizations, funds, state programs. The grant can cover tuition, accommodation, and a scholarship.
Required documents:
Https://abiturient.spbu.ru/reception-foreign/budget/
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