Admission for foreign citizens

Dear international applicants!

Here you can find all necessary information to successfully apply to MPGU.

There are 2 ways to apply:

Through International Relations Office

paid tuition — an applicant signs a contract with MPGU (through International Relations Office). According to the contract, students cover all tuition fees for their education
ROSSOTRUDNICHESTVO (Ministry of Education program) quota — a student is ensured a place at the University, tuition fees are covered by the government and students receive scholarship.

Through admissions office both for paid and free tuition

Kazakhstan, Tadzhikistan, Belorussia, Kyrgyzstan citizens
Sootehestvenniki (compatriots) program. In this case an applicant has equal rights as Russian citizens and does not receive benefits as orphans, disabled people, etc.). To receive status of compatriot the applicant should prove kinship (bloodline connection) to USSR citizens, if the applicant was not born on the USSR territory.

Application procedure: step-by-step guide for bachelor, master and PhD programs

From June 19 to October 15

Step 1

Choose a study program

— Bachelor Programs
— Master Programs
— PhD programs

Step 2
Find tuition fees for your program

Tuition fees for 2023/24

Approximate tuition fees for 2 semesters (1 year) full-time BA program — 325 000 — 500 000 rubles

Approximate tuition fees for 2 semesters of (1 year) MA program — 350 000 — 500 000 rubles

Approximate tuition fees for 2 semesters of (1 year) PhD program — 435 000 — 470 000 rubles

Step 3

Apply for studies

Make scans of the following documents

the first page of the passport;
translation of the passport into Russian, certified by a notary;
a document on the last education with legalization / apostille (to check if your documents require legalization here: https://nic.gov.ru/en/proc/nic/legalize — multiple languages) and a notarized translation into Russian;
photo 3х4

2. Upload scans to MPGU applicant’s account https://mpgu.su/podat-dokumenty-onlajn/

3. Some applicants need to email additional documents at foreign@mpgu.su:
Musicians applying for BA and MA programs need to send a portfolio in which they mention place of their previous musical studies, musical instrument and attach a 5-8 minutes video of their musical performance.

Painters applying to BA and MA programs should attach their art portfolio.

All PhD applicants should send

CV in Russian with the list of published works (if there are any)
a reference paper (10-15 pages) on the chosen topic of the future PhD graduation thesis in Russian language. Requirements to the reference paper are the same as for MA thesis
Email subject line should be Additional materials, your name and surname

Step 4

Wait for the official MPGU answer confirming that your documents were received

Step 5

Your next steps depend on type of funding

Rossotrudnichestvo applicants

Should contact faculty supervisor (https://mpgu.su/obrazovanie/obuchenie-inostrannyih-uchashhihsya-2/) and start studies

Contract applicants (paid tuition)

Pass entrance tests held at MPGU in September and October. You will receive an email with your results. Lowest passing score: 50. Russian state exam results make up for entrance tests.
Sign a contract with MPGU
Pay for tuition until October 24
Contact faculty supervisor (https://mpgu.su/obrazovanie/obuchenie-inostrannyih-uchashhihsya-2/) and start attending classes

Application procedure for a Russian as a foreign language program

Tuition fees for 2023/2024

Approximate tuition fees for an apprenticeship program — 330 000 rubles per 1 academic year (2 semesters)

Period of studies:

1 academic year course — September-June
1,5 academic year course — February-June
Students receive a certificate confirming their language level (A2-B2) after studies.

Document submission procedure

Step 1

Make scans of the following documents:

filled-in application form

Click on the flag to choose the language

certified translation of passport

Step 2

Send documents at foreign@mpgu.su. Email subject: Russian as a foreign language

Step 3

Wait for the official MPGU answer confirming that your documents were received

Step 4

Rossotrudniochestvo applicants: write an email at podfak_rki@mpgu.su and start studies

Contract applicants (paid tuition)

sign the contract
pay for studies
write an email at podfak_rki@mpgu.su and start studies

How to enter Russia if borders are open

Visa-free countries (Abkhazia, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Belorussia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldavia, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, South Ossetia)

at least 10 days prior to entrance to Russia send an email indicating day and time of your arrival at foreign@mpgu.su.
have negative Covid test results in under 72 hours before crossing Russian border
after arrival within 3 days make PCR test
self-quarantine until you receive negative test results

Visa countries

Applying through Rossotrudnichestvo

receive information on your visa status https://education-in-russia.com/
go to Russian embassy/consulate с информацией о визовом указании и and apply for a 3 months single entry visa
at least 10 days prior to entrance to Russia, send an email with day and time of your arrival at foreign@mpgu.su
receive negative Covid test results in under 72 hours before crossing Russian border
after arrival within 3 days make PCR test
self-quarantine until you receive negative test results

Contract applicants (paid tuition)

submit documents to receive an MPGU invitation: https://mpgu.su/ob-mpgu/mezhdunarodnaya-deyatelnost/pasportno-vizovyj-otdel/
go to Russian embassy/consulate with MPGU invitation and apply for a 3 months single entry visa
at least 10 days prior to entrance to Russia, send an email with day and time of your arrival at foreign@mpgu.su
receive negative Covid test results in under 72 hours before crossing Russian border
after arrival within 3 days make PCR test
self-quarantine until you receive negative test results

For all enquiries:

8 499 400 02 48 (ext. 9939)

foreign@mpgu.su

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