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:
The applicant’s identity document (international passport) and a notarized translation of the passport into Russian, prepared in accordance with the procedure established by the legislation of the Russian Federation on notarial matters (original and copy)
Required
Educational document, its appendices, and a notarized translation into Russian, prepared in accordance with the procedure established by the legislation of the Russian Federation on notarial practice (original and copy)
Required
A certificate of recognition of education (legalization) obtained from the FSBI “Glavexpertcentre” if the educational document was issued in another country (information on whether legalization is required is available on the website https://nic.gov.ru)
Required
Photographs (size 30×40) – 4 pcs.
Required
Medical certificate required for certain fields of study (specialties)
Required
Birth certificate and a notarized translation into Russian prepared in accordance with the procedure established by the legislation of the Russian Federation on notarial matters (original and copy)
Required
Original and copy of the father’s or mother’s birth certificate (the surname of one of the parents must match the applicant’s surname)
Required
Marriage certificate (if the mother's full name has changed)
Required
Proof of registration abroad (an extract from the household register, a passport stamp, or other document)
Required
