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Lomonosov Moscow State University

Required Application Documents

When applying, you must submit a standard dossier of documents to the unified admissions committee or your specific faculty’s foreign department: 
  • Application Form: Downloadable from the faculty or the official MSU Admissions Platform. 
  • Academic Certificates: Your high school diploma (for Bachelor’s/Specialist degrees) or Bachelor’s degree certificate (for Master’s programs). 
  • Legalization & Translation: Your academic records must be officially legalized (via Apostille or consular legalization) in the country of issue, accompanied by a notarized Russian translation. 
  • Identification: A valid passport with at least 18 months of validity remaining, along with your visa and migration card. 
  • Health Certificate: A negative HIV/AIDS test result issued no later than 3 months before your arrival in Russia. 
  • Photos: 6 passport-sized photographs (3 × 4 cm).

Academic & Exam Requirements

 

Unlike many Western universities, MSU relies heavily on its own screening rather than standardized global metrics: [1, 2]
  • Entrance Examinations: Every applicant must pass internal entrance exams dictated by their chosen faculty. These exams typically take place online or in person after mid-June.
  • Academic Records: While internal exams are the priority, historical data shows admitted students typically present a minimum high school aggregate of 50%–55% or an International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 24.

  • Application Form: Downloadable from the faculty or the official MSU Admissions Platform. 
  • Academic Certificates: Your high school diploma (for Bachelor’s/Specialist degrees) or Bachelor’s degree certificate (for Master’s programs). 
  • Legalization & Translation: Your academic records must be officially legalized (via Apostille or consular legalization) in the country of issue, accompanied by a notarized Russian translation. 
  • Identification: A valid passport with at least 18 months of validity remaining, along with your visa and migration card. 
  • Health Certificate: A negative HIV/AIDS test result issued no later than 3 months before your arrival in Russia. 
  • Photos: 6 passport-sized photographs (3 × 4 cm).

Language Proficiency & Preparatory Studies

The vast majority of degree paths at MSU are conducted entirely in Russian. 
  • Russian-Taught Programs: If you do not speak Russian, you must first enroll in a 1-year preparatory course at the MSU Institute of Russian Language and Culture. Passing this program prepares you for the standard academic courses.
  • English-Taught Programs: For specific programs delivered entirely in English (such as select Master’s degrees or the English-medium MBBS), you do not need Russian. While IELTS/TOEFL scores are not strictly mandated by all departments, an IELTS of 5.5 or TOEFL of 79 is highly recommended to prove your eligibility.

Saint Petersburg State University (SPbU)

HOW TO APPLY ?

To study as an international student at Saint Petersburg State University , you must meet specific academic, legal, and linguistic requirements.
The primary admissions pipeline requires passing faculty-specific entrance examinations and submitting officially translated and legalized academic credentials.

Required Application Documents

When applying, you must submit your complete application package digitally through the SPbU Personal Account Portal:
  • Application Form: Completed, printed, and signed directly from your online applicant profile.
  • Academic Certificates: Your high school diploma (for Bachelor’s programs) or Bachelor’s degree certificate (for Master’s programs), including full transcripts.
  • Legalization & Translation: Your academic records must be officially legalized (via Apostille or consular legalization) in the country of issue, accompanied by a notarized Russian translation. 
  • Identification: A valid passport with at least 18 months of validity remaining from your planned entry date, along with a notarized Russian translation. 
  • Consent Forms: Signed personal data processing consent forms downloaded from the portal.
  • Photos: A digital passport-sized photograph

Academic & Exam Requirements

Unlike domestic applicants who take standard tests, SPbU evaluates international contract students via a Portfolio Competition:
    • Portfolio Evaluation: Admissions are based on a score out of 100 points, calculated from your submitted academic history, a mandatory motivation letter, and a resume/CV detailing extracurriculars or awards.
    • Subject-Specific Requirements: Certain Master’s and PhD tracks require you to submit an additional specialized research essay or project proposal.
    • Minimum Thresholds: While selection is competitive based on total portfolio points, applicants generally need a solid high school average (typically above 60%–65% or equivalent) to remain viable candidates.

 

Language Proficiency & Preparatory Studies

SPbU offers distinct degree tracks taught in either Russian or English:
 

Russian-Taught Programs: You must demonstrate proficiency equivalent to the TORFL-1 (B1) level. If you do not speak Russian, you must first complete a 1-year preparatory program at the SPbU Russian Language and Culture Institute.

English-Taught Programs: For specific programs delivered entirely in English, you must prove your proficiency. While strict cutoffs vary by faculty, submitting a certificate showing an IELTS score of 5.5–6.0 or TOEFL score of 80 is highly recommended to secure portfolio point 

National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE University)

HOW TO APPLY ?

To study as an international student at National Research University Higher School of Economics (HSE University), you must meet specific academic, legal, and linguistic requirements.
The primary admissions pipeline requires passing faculty-specific entrance examinations and submitting officially translated and legalized academic credentials.

Required Application Documents

  • Application Form: Completed entirely online through the applicant portal.
  • Academic Certificates: Your high school diploma/transcript (for Bachelor’s) or Bachelor’s degree certificate/transcript (for Master’s).
  • Legalization & Translation: Academic records must be legalized (via Apostille or consular legalization) if required by your home country, and accompanied by a notarized Russian or English translation.
  • Identification: A valid passport with at least 18 months of validity remaining from your expected date of entry.
  • Photos: Standard digital passport-sized photographs.

Academic & Exam Requirements

HSE is highly globalized and offers a vast selection of full English-taught tracks alongside its traditional Russian programs: 
  • English-Taught Programs: You must provide proof of English proficiency if it is not your native language or medium of prior instruction. Highly recommended benchmarks include an IELTS score of 6.0 or a TOEFL score of 80. 
  • Russian-Taught Programs: If you choose a Russian track but lack language skills, you can enroll in a 1-year intensive program at the HSE International Preparatory Year department before your main degree starts.

Language Proficiency & Preparatory Studies

The vast majority of degree paths at MSU are conducted entirely in Russian. 
  • Russian-Taught Programs: If you do not speak Russian, you must first enroll in a 1-year preparatory course at the MSU Institute of Russian Language and Culture. Passing this program prepares you for the standard academic courses.
  • English-Taught Programs: For specific programs delivered entirely in English (such as select Master’s degrees or the English-medium MBBS), you do not need Russian. While IELTS/TOEFL scores are not strictly mandated by all departments, an IELTS of 5.5 or TOEFL of 79 is highly recommended to prove your eligibility.

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There are over 750 universities across Russia that accept international students. Out of these, approximately 456 higher education institutions are actively authorized to accept international students under the tuition-free Russian Government Scholarship quota system

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