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
Notarized passport translation if passport not fully in Russian
Required
Document of education
Required
Notarized translation of the education document if the document is not fully in Russian
Required
Personal 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:
Passport
Required
Notarized passport translation if passport not fully in Russian
Required
Document of education
Required
Notarized translation of the education document if the document is not fully in Russian
Required
Personal photograph
Required
Direction of the Ministry of Education and Science of Russia (basis for enrollment)
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:
Passport
Required
Notarized passport translation if passport not fully in Russian
Required
Document of education
Required
Notarized translation of the education document if the document is not fully in Russian
Required
Personal photograph
Required
Direction of the Ministry of Education and Science of Russia (basis for enrollment)
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:
Passport
Required
Notarized passport translation if passport not fully in Russian
Required
Document of education
Required
Notarized translation of the education document if the document is not fully in Russian
Required
Personal photograph
Required
Direction of the Ministry of Education and Science of Russia (basis for enrollment)
Required
Important information
ITMO University admission rules and other regulatory documents are available on the https://abit.itmo.ru/page/80 website