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
Passport translation into Russian with notarization
Required
A document confirming the required level of education and an appendix with grades, legalized in the manner prescribed by law, with a notarized translation into Russian
Required
For applicants applying to programs taught in Russian: certificate of completion of the preparatory department of UrFU or another accredited university of the Russian Federation
Optional

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:

Application form
Required
Photograph in electronic form
Required
Candidate's consent to the processing, transfer, and storage of personal data
Required
Identity and citizenship document (internal passport, foreign passport, residence permit with registration or ID card);
Required
Education document (grades 10-11 report card, diploma, academic performance certificate/diploma with grades); other documents (diplomas, certificates, certificates, publications for the last 2 years)
Required
Recommendation letter from the university (if available) for those applying for a master's or postgraduate program
Optional

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 exams is granted.

Required documents:

To enter the international Open Doors Olympiad, a participant must pass all stages and become a winner. More information on the Olympiad website
Required