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 with notarization
Required
A document confirming the required level of education and a transcript of grades, legalized in accordance with the procedure established by law, with a notarized translation into Russian
Required
For applicants applying to programs taught in Russian: a certificate of completion of the preparatory department at UrFU or another accredited Russian university
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 format
Required
Candidate’s consent to the processing, transfer and storage of personal data
Required
A document proving identity and citizenship (internal passport, international passport, residence permit with registration, or ID card);
Required
Education document (report cards for grades 10–11, school-leaving certificate, academic transcript of performance/diploma with grades); other documents (diplomas, certificates of merit, certificates, publications from the past 2 years)
Required
Letter of recommendation from a university (if available) for applicants to master’s or postgraduate programs
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 be admitted through the Open Doors International Olympiad, a participant must complete all stages and become a winner. More information is available on the Olympiad website.
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