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
Translation of the passport into Russian, notarized or at the Embassy/Consulate of the Russian Federation
Required
Previous education document
Required
Translation of a document of previous education into Russian, certified by a notary or at the Embassy/Consulate of the Russian Federation
Required
Photos 3*4 cm
Required
Certificate of recognition of foreign education/qualification (non-mandatory document)
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:

Passport
Required
Translation of the passport into Russian, notarized or at the Embassy/Consulate of the Russian Federation
Required
Previous education document
Required
Translation of a document of previous education into Russian, certified by a notary or at the Embassy/Consulate of the Russian Federation
Required
Photos 3*4 cm
Required
Certificate of recognition of foreign education/qualification (non-mandatory document)
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:

1. Passport
Required
Translation of the passport into Russian, notarized or at the Embassy/Consulate of the Russian Federation
Required
Previous education document
Required
Translation of a document of previous education into Russian, certified by a notary or at the Embassy/Consulate of the Russian Federation
Required
Photos 3*4 cm
Required
Certificate of recognition of foreign education/qualification (non-mandatory document)
Optional

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
Required
Translation of the passport into Russian, notarized or at the Embassy/Consulate of the Russian Federation
Required
Previous education document
Required
Translation of a document of previous education into Russian, certified by a notary or at the Embassy/Consulate of the Russian Federation
Required
Photos 3*4 cm
Required
Certificate of recognition of foreign education/qualification (non-mandatory document)
Optional