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
Обязательно
Notarized translation of passport if passport is not fully in Russian
Обязательно
Document of education
Обязательно
Notarized translation of the education document if the document is not fully in Russian
Обязательно
Personal photo
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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:
Passport
Обязательно
Notarized translation of passport if passport is not fully in Russian
Обязательно
Document of education
Обязательно
Notarized translation of the education document if the document is not fully in Russian
Обязательно
Personal photo
Обязательно
Direction of the Ministry of Education and Science of Russia (basis for enrollment)
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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:
Passport
Обязательно
Notarized translation of passport if passport is not fully in Russian
Обязательно
Document of education
Обязательно
Notarized translation of the education document if the document is not fully in Russian
Обязательно
Personal photo
Обязательно
Direction of the Ministry of Education and Science of Russia (basis for enrollment)
Обязательно
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:
Passport
Обязательно
Notarized translation of passport if passport is not fully in Russian
Обязательно
Document of education
Обязательно
Notarized translation of the education document if the document is not fully in Russian
Обязательно
Personal photo
Обязательно
Direction of the Ministry of Education and Science of Russia (basis for enrollment)
Обязательно
Important information
Admission rules for ITMO University and other regulatory documents are available on the website https://abit.itmo.ru/page/80