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:
Admission application
Required
Document(s) certifying identity and citizenship
Required
Education document — an educational document issued by a foreign country must be submitted together with a certificate recognizing the foreign education, except in cases provided for by the legislation of the Russian Federation.
Required
Document confirming registration in the individual (personalized) records system (if available)
Required
Consent to the Processing of Personal Data
Required
Documents confirming individual achievements taken into account when applying for admission (submitted at the applicant’s discretion)
Required
Applicant's photograph
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:
Additionally — a referral from the federal executive authority responsible for developing state policy and legal regulation in higher education.
Required
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:
Additionally, the Olympiad diploma is provided.
Required
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:
Additional information about the grant is provided.
Required
Important information
How an international student can apply to a university For applicants who do not speak Russian: https://guap.ru/en/study/apply For Russian-speaking applicants: https://priem.guap.ru/int Counselling for international applicants: +7 (812) 312-21-07 extension 178, orio@guap.ru List of admission documents and application forms for all levels of education: https://priem.guap.ru/int/docs
