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:
Foreign passport
Обязательно
Notarized translation of foreign passport
Обязательно
Previous education documents with attachment
Обязательно
Notarized translations of previous education documents and grades appendices
Обязательно
Migration documents when a foreigner is in Russia (temporary registration, migration card, patent, patent payment receipt)
Обязательно
Application for admission
Обязательно
Consent to processing personal data
Обязательно
Consent to the processing of personal data permitted for dissemination
Обязательно
Consent to cross-border transfer of personal data
Обязательно
Consent to the processing of personal data authorized by the personal data subject for dissemination (for the representative of a minor applicant)
Обязательно
Medical certificate (upon admission to certain specialties)
Не обязательно
Legalization of education documents (consular legalization / apostille) if necessary
Не обязательно
Certificate of recognition of educational documents obtained outside the Russian Federation (if required)
Не обязательно
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:
Application form
Обязательно
Electronic photo
Обязательно
Copy of passport
Обязательно
Previous education documents with appendix (grades)
Обязательно
Candidate's consent to the processing, transfer, and storage of personal data
Обязательно
Recommendation letter from the university
Не обязательно
Certificates of participation in scientific and educational conferences and symposia
Не обязательно
Scientific publications with bibliographic data
Не обязательно
Documents on participation in social projects (for example, volunteering, etc.)
Не обязательно
Certificates, diplomas, certificates of sports and/or creative achievements
Не обязательно
List of published scientific papers (upon admission to graduate school)
Не обязательно
Essay (motivation letter) (upon admission to graduate school)
Не обязательно
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:
Application form
Обязательно
Electronic photo
Обязательно
Copy of passport
Обязательно
Previous education documents with appendix (grades)
Обязательно
Candidate's consent to the processing, transfer, and storage of personal data
Обязательно
Recommendation letter from the university
Не обязательно
Certificates of participation in scientific and educational conferences and symposia
Не обязательно
Scientific publications with bibliographic data
Не обязательно
Documents on participation in social projects (for example, volunteering, etc.)
Не обязательно
Certificates, diplomas, certificates of sports and/or creative achievements
Не обязательно
List of published scientific papers (upon admission to graduate school)
Не обязательно
Essay (motivation letter) (upon admission to graduate school)
Не 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:
Application form
Обязательно
Electronic photo
Обязательно
Copy of passport
Обязательно
Previous education documents with appendix (grades)
Обязательно
Candidate's consent to the processing, transfer, and storage of personal data
Обязательно
Recommendation letter from the university
Не обязательно
Certificates of participation in scientific and educational conferences and symposia
Не обязательно
Scientific publications with bibliographic data
Не обязательно
Documents on participation in social projects (for example, volunteering, etc.)
Не обязательно
Certificates, diplomas, certificates of sports and/or creative achievements
Не обязательно
List of published scientific papers (upon admission to graduate school)
Не обязательно
Essay (motivation letter) (upon admission to graduate school)
Не обязательно
Important information
For candidates applying for a master's degree under the quota (Russian Government Scholarship) and choosing TOSU under No. 1 for admission, the university will provide a letter of recommendation. The letter of recommendation gives additional points in the competition for the Russian Government Scholarship.