Russia attracts foreign students with its inimitable culture, the opportunity to live on their own in a country that is unusual in spirit, to become independent from their parents and grow up faster, and often more affordable price to study than in their home country. Most foreign applicants come to Russia with Russian roots in their ancestry, but there are those who do not even speak Russian.
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A student who wants to participate in the selection must collect and submit to the authorized body (Embassy of Russia, foreign representation of Russia, public organization etc.) the following documents:
List of required documents for admission to study foreign citizens:
Documents of foreign candidates must be translated into Russian and notarized.
- Completed application form with attached color photograph.
- Copies of education documents with an indication of the subjects studied and the grades (points) received on them. In the event that a foreign citizen applying for training in educational programs secondary vocational or higher education, due to the characteristics of the organization educational process there is no document on foreign education and (or) foreign qualification in a foreign country, a document containing information on the results of the last attestation is provided, issued to a foreign citizen by an educational organization in which he studies in the territory of the host country.
- Copy of medical report about the absence of contraindications for training in Russian Federation issued by the official body of the candidate's country of residence.
- Copy of medical certificate on the absence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and AIDS, issued by the official body of the candidate's country of residence.
- Copies of passport pages, on which a foreign citizen will cross the border of the Russian Federation, with a period of validity of at least 18 months from the date of commencement of the entry study visa (clearly readable pages, containing the installation data for issuing an invitation).
- Copies of documents(diplomas, diplomas and other winners of international and national (city and other) competitions and olympiads).
- Document copy, confirming the level of preparation for admission to training in the field of culture and art (if necessary).
There is no need to show your own initiative:
" Documents not completed in accordance with the requirements, as well as independently submitted by foreign citizens to the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation or to the central office of Rossotrudnichestvo, are not accepted for consideration.
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The questionnaire asks you to indicate several universities in which you would like to enroll. If you indicate one, and he refuses you, then you will not be able to enter any other university at all. But if you have indicated several, Rossotrudnichestvo will select a place for you, even if all the indicated universities refused to accept you. The cipher and name of the field of study/specialty of study chosen by the foreign candidate must strictly correspond to those indicated in the lists of areas of study, and must first be checked for educational organization through the information system www.russia-edu.ru
After your documents have been accepted, you will be able to track the status of your application on the website www.russia-edu.ru. You need to register and enter your e-mail address in order to receive notifications there.
You can also find out about progress by phone or in person by contacting those who accepted documents from you.
When the status of the application changes and your candidacy is approved, contact the international department of the selected university. This can be done by phone or email. Lists of applicants who were selected for admission to Russian universities on the budget are also usually posted on the website of the Russian embassy in your country. Did you find yourself there? Congratulations! Now, if you need a visa to enter Russia, you need to wait for the university to issue and send you an invitation. If a visa is not required, you can go at a convenient time for you.
How to apply for a student visa:
For the initial entry into Russia, the applicant must apply for an "Ordinary Study" visa. An ordinary study visa is issued to citizens for the purpose of studying at an educational institution on the basis of an invitation issued by the Main Department for Migration of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation (GUVM of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation), or on the basis of a decision of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation (MFA of Russia), or on the basis of a written request from a Russian educational institution or other document provided for by bilateral agreements. A study visa can be single or double entry with a validity period of up to 90 days.
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The subsequent extension of the visa is carried out at the departments of the Main Department of Internal Affairs of Russia at the place of residence and registration of a foreign citizen for migration registration by issuing a multiple-entry visa for the duration of the study agreement concluded in accordance with the legislation of the Russian Federation in the field of education, but not more than 1 year for each subsequent visas.
To apply for an ordinary single or double entry study visa, you must submit:
- Invitation to enter the Russian Federation, issued by the GUVM of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation; Either the Decision of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation on the issuance of a visa;
- or a written request Russian educational institution
- or any other reason stipulated by the bilateral agreement.
- International passport, containing at least 2 blank visa pages, valid for 18 months from the start date of the visa.
- visa application form, completed on the site visa.kdmid.ru, printed out and signed by the applicant personally, with a photograph attached.
- color photograph 3.5 x 4.5 cm on a light background with a clear front face without tinted glasses and no headgear. The photograph must be taken within the last 6 months and show a close-up of the applicant's head and upper shoulders. The image of the face should be located in the center of the photo and be neutral, without a smile, the mouth should be closed.
- health insurance policy, valid on the territory of the Russian Federation and covering the period of validity of the visa, except in cases based on reciprocity; Certificate confirming that a foreign citizen does not have HIV infection, if he applies for a visa for a period of more than 3 months. The certificate is filled in Russian or English and is valid for three months from the date of the study.
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After receiving a visa, you can enter Russia. A foreign citizen arriving to study must have a passport, originals of education documents legalized in the manner prescribed by the legislation of the Russian Federation with annexes, duly certified translations of these documents into Russian, originals of medical certificates and additionally 7 photographs (size 4x6). The applicant bears the cost of travel to the place of study, as well as the purchase of a voluntary medical insurance policy (with a mandatory condition for the repatriation of the body in the event of death), valid on the territory of the Russian Federation (approximately from 200 US dollars per year).
In accordance with the rules of Russian migration legislation, the arrival of a foreign candidate for study must take place no later than 20 calendar days before the expiration date of his entry study visa, so do not delay. Usually they ask to come between August 20 and September 10.
The host educational institutions do not undertake obligations for the stay in Russia of family members and other relatives of foreign citizens accepted for study, so you will not be able to take your mother and grandmother with you.
The applicant is recommended to inform the international service of the educational organization responsible for the reception of foreign citizens about the date of arrival. Go to them immediately after arrival, so that they have time to process you and put you on migration registration.
Foreign citizen- a person who is not a citizen of the Russian Federation and has citizenship (nationality) of a foreign state*.
Foreign citizens can enroll in higher education programs at the Academy in two ways:
- According to the quota of the Government of the Russian Federation for foreign citizens (free education).
- In the general order in accordance with the Rules for admission to the Academy (free or paid education).
You can familiarize yourself with the differences in receipts within the quota and in the general order
Entry within the quota
Attention! The Academy will only accept documents submitted via the online form (see 5.3 Instructions). Applications filled out in a different way or sent using other technical means will not be accepted for consideration.
Selection of foreign citizens, stateless persons and compatriots living abroad to study at the Academy at the expense of federal budget allocations within the quota, established by the resolution of the Government of the Russian Federation of October 8, 2013 No. 891 "On the establishment of a quota for the education of foreign citizens and stateless persons in the Russian Federation" is carried out by the Academy in 2019/20 academic year on the following.
The opportunity to enroll in training within the quota is provided to candidates who have passed one of the following types of selection:
- selection conducted by Rossotrudnichestvo (for citizens of all countries);
- selection conducted by Rossotrudnichestvo together with the Academy (for citizens of Bulgaria, Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Ukraine);
- selection held (for citizens of all countries).
1) To participate in the selection, applicants submit
2) Applicants pass an entrance test in the form of an interview (). Interviews are conducted individually and (or) as groups are formed from among the persons who submitted Required documents.
3) Lists of applicants recommended for enrollment based on the results of the entrance examination are sent by the Academy's Admissions Committee to the Ministry of Education and Science of Russia for issuing directions for study within the quota.
Applicants are informed about the date and time of passing the entrance test, as well as about the recommendation for enrollment or refusal to enroll by sending the relevant information to the email address specified in the application.
4) Enrollment in the Academy is carried out after the Ministry of Education and Science of Russia issues a referral for training and provides applicants with the necessary documents (the list of required documents is sent to email incoming recommended for enrollment).
All candidates enrolled in the Academy within the quota are given a place in .
How to correctly submit documents and take part in the selection for training at the RANEPA within the quota established by the Government of the Russian Federation for foreign citizens
1st step – Submission of the application and required documents
, print, sign and send to the Academy in electronic form an application for education in Russia within the established quota, as well as scans of the required documents. Before completing the application, be sure to read
If you would like to participate in the selection for different levels education (for example, bachelor's and master's or master's and postgraduate studies), as well as study at the Academy or one of its branches, then you need to submit two sets of documents.
Additionally, you will be informed about the results of the consideration of documents and registration of the application.
2nd step - Passing the entrance test
If the application is filled out correctly and all the necessary documents are submitted, you will be additionally informed about the planned time for passing the entrance test.
To pass the entrance test, you need to personally arrive at the Academy or be ready to pass an interview remotely using the Skype program. For distance passing the entrance test technical means must provide an opportunity to visually establish the correspondence of the identity of the applicant to his passport and conduct an entrance test in real time (computer, video camera, Internet access).
3rd step - Informing about the results of the selection
After the entrance examinations, you will be informed about the results of the selection: Recommendation for enrollment or Refusal to enroll. In case of a recommendation for enrollment, you need to confirm your consent to study at the Academy for the subsequent submission of your dossier to the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation and the issuance of a referral for study.
4th step - Arrival for training
Before the start of classes, you need to arrive at the Academy for enrollment. On this stage you will additionally receive detailed information and advice on following questions: time of arrival; a complete list of documents required for enrollment; the procedure for obtaining or extending a visa (if necessary); accommodation in the hostel of the Academy; issuance of a health insurance policy; migration registration, other issues of organizing training at the Academy.
Admission deadlines for the 2019/20 academic year:
The deadline for accepting documents is February 11, 2019.
The deadline for receiving documents is May 20, 2019.
The period for conducting entrance examinations is from February 18, 2019 to June 20, 2019.
Contacts:
Department of Educational Policy: Tel.: +7 499 956-98-50, Email:
A personal reception on questions of admission under the quota is held: Tuesday - Thursday from 14.00 to 17.00 in room 1405 (building 9).
To obtain a pass to the territory of the Academy, it is necessary to send information about the full name and the exact date of the visit to the above email address 2 working days before the visit.
General admission
1. The right to enter contractual basis (paid training) all foreign citizens, regardless of citizenship. Provision of additional documents specified below in paragraphs. 3.1. not required.
2. Entitlement to budgetary basis (free education) have:
2.1. Citizens of the following countries:
2.1.1. Republic of Belarus, Republic of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Republic of Tajikistan (no additional requirements).
2.1.2. Republic of Armenia, Republic of Moldova, Republic of Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Georgia, Republic of Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, Republic of Estonia (there are additional requirements established by an international treaty between the Russian Federation and the respective state**).
2.2. Compatriots. Upon admission to study at the Academy as a compatriot, it is necessary to submit documents (other evidence) confirming:
- in relation to the parent of the applicant:
citizenship of the USSR (as a rule, a birth certificate of the USSR, a passport of the USSR);
current citizenship (usually a foreign citizen's passport);
currently living abroad (as a rule, a passport with a stamp in the "Place of residence" column, official extracts, certificates, etc.);
- in relation to the descendants of a compatriot (applicants):
confirmation of kinship with the above person (as a rule, a birth certificate, a passport with a stamp in the “Children” column);
currently living abroad (as a rule, a passport with a stamp in the "Place of residence" column, official extracts, certificates, etc.).
Foreign citizens who have the right to free education can simultaneously participate in the competition on a budgetary basis and on a contractual basis.
3. To participate in the competition for admission to the Academy on a contractual and (or) budgetary basis, it is necessary to submit within the time limits established by the Admission Rules:
- application for admission;
- a document proving the identity, citizenship, or the identity of a foreign citizen (or a copy thereof);
- a document on the previous level of education with an attachment (or a copy thereof);
- documents confirming the individual achievements of the applicant, established by the Admission Rules (submitted at the discretion of the applicant);
- 2 photographs 3x4 cm (for persons entering not on USE results, but according to the results of examinations conducted by the Academy).
3.1. Upon admission to the budgetary basis, a foreign citizen provides additional documents for compatriots (see paragraph 2.2 above), as well as for citizens of the countries indicated above in paragraphs. 2.1.2.
If, upon entering the Academy, a foreign citizen submits a document on the previous level of education received not in the Russian Federation, but in a foreign state, then he must also pass. Attention! Passing the recognition procedure at the Academy is not required if there is a certificate from Rosobrnadzor on the recognition of a foreign education.
Documents issued on foreign language are provided with a translation into Russian, certified by a notary.
If a foreign citizen enters undergraduate and specialist programs in full-time or part-time (evening) forms of study, then the above documents must be submitted within the following terms:
- from June 20 to July 26 - for applicants based on the results of the Unified State Examination
- from June 20 to July 10 - for applicants not according to the results of the Unified State Examination, but according to the results of exams conducted by the Academy.
- from June 20 to July 12 - for those entering the training areas 03/42/02 Journalism and 03/54/01 Design.
On admission for paid education foreign citizens submit 2 exams at the Academy in the form of testing or provide the results of the USE (at the choice of the applicant).
Upon admission to free education foreign citizens submit 3 exams at the Academy in the form of testing or provide the results of the USE (at the choice of the applicant). The list of entrance examinations can be found
You can familiarize yourself with the exam programs conducted by the Academy. The schedule of exams conducted by the Academy (with the exact address, audience and time) will be posted no later than June 1.
Attention! In case of successful completion of the competition and admission to the Academy students, foreign citizens also submit documents in accordance with the migration legislation of the Russian Federation. For more detailed information on this issue, please contact the faculty coordinator for work with foreign contingent.
For questions regarding the admission of foreign citizens, please contact:
- for undergraduate and specialist programs: to the Admissions Committee: by phone +7 499 270-29-47, Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You must have JavaScript enabled to view. ;
- for master's programs: ;
- for postgraduate programs:
Acceptance of documents for bachelor's, specialist's and master's programs under contracts for the provision of paid educational services from foreign citizens is carried out by the Admissions subcommittees of institutes and faculties.
Normative regulation of issues of admission to training of foreign citizens.
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* 62-FZ of May 31, 2002 "On Citizenship of the Russian Federation". (If, along with the citizenship of the Russian Federation, there is citizenship of another state, the citizenship of the Russian Federation is indicated in the application for admission).
** As a rule, additional requirements are established in terms of the need for foreign citizens to reside in the territory of the Russian Federation (i.e., a residence permit / temporary residence permit is required).
Infographics. Admission to the Academy of Foreign Citizens for undergraduate and specialist programs in 2019 according to the general procedure
Choosing a goal for yourself higher education in Russia, a foreign citizen will gain here the possibility of a wide choice of promising specialties and a unique experience in obtaining education. Russia is one of the few countries in the world that has a large number of international treaties on the recognition of the equivalence of Russian diplomas. In the Russian Federation there is a huge choice of various higher educational institutions. According to international recognition, engineering, natural science, physics and mathematics, technical education are among the best in the world.
Higher education can be obtained both on a reimbursable (contract) basis, and after passing open recruitment- free of charge. The recruitment of foreigners for free education is an annual and long-term project. Education on a commercial basis is significantly less expensive than in other foreign countries ah, so the opportunity to get a quality and inexpensive higher education attracts big number foreign citizens to Russia.
Who can count on receiving education in the Russian Federation?
Art. 62 of the Constitution of the Russian Federation provides foreign citizens and stateless persons with equal rights (except in certain cases) with citizens of the Russian Federation, including to receive education.
Foreign applicants can count on education at the expense of the allocated budgetary funds of the Russian Federation, in those universities that have a state confirmation of a license and have successfully passed the competition. These applicants include:
- Sent to study within the quotas established by the Government of the Russian Federation on the basis of the Decree of October 8, 2013 "On the establishment of a quota for the education of foreign citizens or stateless persons in the Russian Federation" - in the directions issued by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation.
- Applicants to the places within the limits of the target figures for admission in areas and specialties at the expense of the federal budget on an equal basis with citizens of the Russian Federation. They are citizens of: Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan on the basis of concluded interstate agreements on granting equal rights to citizens of these states. Citizens of Armenia, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Moldova, Turkmenistan, Georgia, continuously staying in the Russian Federation and having a residence permit. Compatriots are participants in the state program for voluntary resettlement in the Russian Federation. Compatriots living abroad who have provided supporting documents required by law.
Enrollment of foreign citizens is made on the basis of the direction of the Department international cooperation Ministry of Education and Science of Russia.
Education on a contract basis in the universities of the Russian Federation is much cheaper than in the USA, Canada, Germany and other highly developed countries. However, in terms of training specialists, Russian higher educational institutions compete with foreign universities. In 2018, the cost of education in full-time undergraduate programs starts from 90 thousand rubles per year, depending on the chosen specialty. The maximum threshold is set in the range of 470,000 rubles per year (about $8,000).
Training within quotas
The fundamental directions of state activity in the field of training foreign citizens in the Russian Federation are enshrined in the Concept of the state policy of the Russian Federation in the field of training national personnel for foreign states in educational centers Russia (approved on October 18, 2002 by the President of the Russian Federation). The percentage ratio of the number of foreign students to the total number of students is the main sign of the effectiveness of Russian universities, which indicates the further need for the admission and training of foreigners in the Russian Federation in an amount not lower than the threshold knowledge.
By the Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation of October 8, 2013, the annual quota for the education of foreign citizens in Russian universities is not more than 15,000 people. This is about five people per place according to the competition among foreigners for one budgetary Russian place.
By order of the Ministry of Science and Education on July 28, 2014, the new order selection of foreigners for study within quotas, making the selection process more understandable and transparent. Currently, the selection of applicants takes place in two stages:
- the initial stage of selection on the territory of a foreign state;
- directly the selection itself by those training organizations that are ready to accept foreign students from among those who have passed the first stage of selection.
However, not all selection mechanisms work effectively today. So, at the initial stage of the selection tests, there is no clear regulation and designated criteria for determining the needs of foreign countries in professional specialists, and as a result, it is impossible to more accurately establish a specific quota.
At the second stage of selection, it is also necessary to improve the algorithm for selecting foreign citizens, making it more efficient, informative and mobile for foreigners.
Currently, there is a website with the assistance of the Ministry of Science and Education, as well as the Federal Agency for the Commonwealth of Independent States for the selection of foreign citizens to study in the Russian Federation: www.russia.study Through this website, you can apply for education within the quota.
How are foreign citizens admitted to Russian universities?
In accordance with Russian legislation, the admission of foreigners to educational institutions for training takes place on the basis of international agreements of the Russian Federation and intergovernmental agreements at the expense of the Russian budget (including the established quota), as well as under contractual agreements when paying the cost of education to physical and (or) legal face.
Admission of foreign citizens to educational institutions is carried out on the basis of the results of entrance examinations, established by the university independently. These can be oral or written tests, an exam for knowledge of the Russian language. If the applicant passed the USE, then the results of the USE tests will be taken into account as the results of the entrance exams of the university. Foreigners who do not speak Russian are enrolled in the preparatory faculties of universities for a period of one year. At the end of their studies, they must pass an exam and receive a certificate of graduation from the preparatory faculty. Those who do not pass the relevant exam are expelled.
If a student is not given the Russian language, he has the opportunity to study in English in many universities.
Persons without examinations are enrolled:
- sent within the established quota issued by the Federal Agency for Education;
- winners of all-Russian and specialized Olympiads, the list of which is annually approved by the Ministry of Education and Science of Russia. Foreigners living on the territory of the Russian Federation together with Russians can take part in such Olympiads. And foreigners who do not live on the territory of the Russian Federation, but plan to study in the Russian Federation, can take part in those types of Olympiads that are held abroad at the diplomatic embassies of the country.
Special conditions are provided to certain categories of foreigners, compatriots living abroad and immigrants under the state program of voluntary resettlement in the Russian Federation. Citizens of Moldova, Tajikistan, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan and Ukraine, residing in the Russian Federation at the time of entering the university, can apply for budget places. Citizens of Georgia permanently residing in the Russian Federation, as well as citizens of Kazakhstan, Belarus, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan residing on the territory of their states.
What documents are needed for admission?
On the website of the Admissions Committee of the university applicant of interest, a foreigner needs to familiarize himself with the list of documents that are needed for admission. The package of documents is sent by fax or e-mail:
- a copy of the certificate of education translated into Russian or English with the indicated grades;
- a copy of a foreign identity card;
- an application filled out by the applicant for admission.
After consideration by the university of the submitted documents, they agree on the possibility of training a foreigner in the chosen specialty.
If a positive conclusion is given, the educational institution issues an invitation in the prescribed form for a foreign student.
Attention! Only by invitation, you can get the right to enter the study in the selected educational institution Russian Federation and apply for a student visa.
The invitation is issued from three to five weeks, the cost is approximately forty dollars.
A prospective foreign student must coordinate with the university the procedure for obtaining an invitation. This can be done in several ways:
- the university sends an invitation by express mail or fax;
- when a foreigner is in Russia, he can personally pick up an invitation at a university.
Important! Be sure to check the spelling of the name, surname and other data of the student, they must match the passport data.
On the spot, the applicant provides the following documents:
- written statement;
- the original of a foreign document on complete secondary education, which is equated to our complete general or secondary professional education. For admission to the magistracy - a diploma equivalent to a Russian bachelor's or specialist's diploma;
- a copy of an identity document;
- a copy of a student visa to enter the Russian Federation;
- migration card;
- two notarized copies, which are certified by the Russian diplomatic department, of a legalized diploma of completion of complete secondary education, confirmed by a notary of the Russian Embassy;
- medical certificates certified by the state medical health authorities of the party that sent the person for training;
- a written certificate of the absence of HIV, certified by the public health authority of the sending party;
- copy of birth certificate (certified);
- six photographs 4 x 6 cm.
If the applicant goes within the established quota, it is necessary to provide the direction of the Federal Education Agency.
For applicants to graduate school, provide certified copies of documents on higher education at the specialist level with an attached inventory from the credit sheet or grades in the subjects studied.
A foreign student must have a medical policy that provides for the receipt and financial coverage of services in the event of an insured event or repatriation to their country. If there is a medical pole of the country that sent the person to study, you must provide documents confirming the cooperation of this company with Russian insurance organizations or having other ways of providing assistance.
What benefits are provided for international students?
Foreign students, like Russian ones, can count on certain benefits. For example, preferential conditions are provided when visiting various exhibitions, theaters, museums, etc. with a student card. students full-time department can purchase a concessionary travel pass for public transport. Various cafes and shops are also loyal to students, who are provided with discounts from 10 to 20%.
At the level of official normative documents, namely the Federal Law on Amendments to the Federal Law “On the Legal Status of Foreign Citizens in the Russian Federation” dated July 23, 2013, as well as certain legal acts, legal norms are fixed to create favorable conditions for studying in the Russian Federation.
Thus, rules are established for issuing and extending a permit to a foreigner who is studying in the Russian Federation, without requirements unforeseen by Russian legislation, provided that the person provides all the necessary documents.
The list of documents submitted to the Federal Migration Service of the Russian Federation for a foreign student to obtain a work permit has been reduced. These permits are issued without regard to quotas and on an expedited basis.
For the period of study of a foreign citizen, he is given the opportunity to obtain and extend a work permit in a manner that does not require a visa. At the same time, when a foreign student transfers to another educational institution, he is ensured the continuity of the learning process.
The Federal Law "On the procedure for entry and exit from the Russian Federation" provides for the possibility of combining study and work for foreign citizens on the basis of an ordinary student visa. And citizens entering on a work visa are given the opportunity to undergo training without re-registration of the purpose of entry into the Russian Federation.
Can they refuse admission?
A foreign citizen may be denied acceptance of documents for training if:
- the documents provided by him do not meet the requirements established by Russian legislation, the Ministry of Science and Education;
- the applicant provided an incomplete package of documents specified in the regulations of the educational organization;
- the submitted documents contain unreliable and (or) contradictory information;
- in the absence of foreign applicant when submitting registration documents on the territory of the Russian Federation (should be done within three days);
- the foreign citizen did not get registered with the territorial bodies of the Federal Migration Service of the Russian Federation;
- violation of the rules of the registration regime by a foreign citizen, as a result of which his administrative expulsion is carried out;
- if the educational institution has not extended the period of temporary stay of a foreign student for the duration of study;
- non-compliance by a foreign citizen with the legislation of the Russian Federation.
Important! It should be borne in mind that each university sets its own terms and rules for admission. Usually for undergraduate programs - from June 20 to July 25 - they accept documents from persons entering according to the results of the Unified State Examination. Until August 1, additional entrance tests are established. Orders for admission to the university are published from July 25 to August 5. Admissions for graduate and master's programs are held a few weeks later. Admissions committees universities urge applicants to comply with these deadlines.
From this video you will learn how to apply and what documents you need to collect for admission to a Russian university:
Conclusion
The introduction of recent legislative amendments regarding the education of foreign students has significantly increased the competitiveness of Russian education on the international educational platform. And there is also a positive trend associated with a noticeable increase in the number of foreign citizens wishing to receive higher education in Russia.
Attention!
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Letter received by email [email protected] website
Hello. My name is Vadim. I live in Kharkiv. Next year, after graduating from school, I want to go to study in Russia. Could you please tell me how to do it. I will be especially happy with the list of educational institutions that accept compatriots from Ukraine for the budget department. Thank you.
It is very pleasant to receive such letters, to realize that today's youth are responsibly planning their future.
Dear Vadim! First of all, I advise you to carefully read this article:
You will be able to visually study the admission scheme and find out which categories of foreigners can count on a budget form of education.
Then you will need to decide whether to deal with admission issues on your own or with the help of Rossotrudnichestvo.
Receipt through Rossotrudnichestvo
If you choose to enter through Rossotrudnichestvo, do not forget about the deadlines. You need to apply in advance, do not delay until graduation.
Contacts of Rossotrudnichestvo in Ukraine
At this stage, the difference between independent admission and admission through Rossotrudnichestvo is that if you successfully pass the selection, you will definitely be guaranteed a budget place in some university. If you act alone, then no one will give such a guarantee.
self-admission
If you are ready to act on your own, first check out the list of universities that will accept compatriots to the budget department in the 2018/2019 academic year:
Most importantly, you will need to confirm that you fit the category of "compatriot".
Russian legislation refers to compatriots living abroad the following categories of citizens:
1. Russians permanently residing outside the Russian Federation;
2. Representatives of peoples historically residing on the territory of the Russian Federation. These include, in particular, former citizens of the USSR;
3. Emigrants from Russian state, the RSFSR, the USSR and the Russian Federation, who had the corresponding citizenship, as well as their descendants.
The most purposeful and stubborn can try to independently submit documents to a Russian university chosen in advance, on the basis that you are a compatriot. However, you will need to prove that you are a compatriot and have the right to free education in Russia. Be prepared for the fact that you will have to prove long and hard, because the number budget places is limited, but there are a lot of people who want to enter the budget among the citizens of Russia.
You will need to prove to the university that you really are a compatriot.
How to do it?
The situation is very well covered on the St Petersburg University website:
Question: I am a foreign applicant (Uzbekistan) and this year I am going to enter your university (as a compatriot) at the Faculty of Economics. I have a few questions.1) Am I really a compatriot under the following circumstances: Mother was born in the territory former RSFSR and was a citizen of the RSFSR. (Now she is a citizen of the Republic of Uzbekistan)
2) To confirm the status of a compatriot, is a notarized copy of the birth certificate of one of the parents (Mother) sufficient?
According to paragraph 6 of Article 17 of the Federal Law of May 24, 1999 N 99-FZ "On the State Policy of the Russian Federation in relation to compatriots abroad", when compatriots who are not citizens of the Russian Federation are admitted to study, they are granted, on an equal basis with citizens of the Russian Federation, the right to access to education, subject to the provision of documents or other evidence confirming, respectively:
Citizenship of the USSR, citizenship or lack thereof at the time of presentation - for persons who were citizens of the USSR;
Residence in the past on the territory of the Russian state, the Russian Republic, the RSFSR, the USSR or the Russian Federation, the corresponding citizenship when leaving this territory and citizenship or lack thereof at the time of presentation - for natives (emigrants);
Kinship in a direct ascending line with the indicated persons - for the descendants of compatriots;
Living abroad - for all specified persons.
Thus, it is enough for you to provide a mother's birth certificate, a document confirming the fact of her residence in the past on the territory of the USSR, a marriage certificate and your birth certificate, or notarized copies of these documents.
Based on the foregoing, I can advise you, Vadim, to attend to the collection of documents in advance that will help confirm your status as a "compatriot".
If you decide to enter a paid department, you will not have to prove the status of a compatriot.
Foreign universities are attractive because they are prestigious. A graduate of such an educational institution will certainly be competitive in the Russian labor market. Some of the students dream of working in one of the Western companies, and with a diploma from a good European university, this is also realistic.
It is believed that you can enter one of the universities in Europe only if you have an oligarch dad or talent. In fact, our compatriots were able to enter foreign universities without such advantages. You just need to correctly approach the choice of university.
Problems and first steps
You can’t just take it and suddenly enter a foreign university. Even in order to become a student of a Russian educational institution, preparation is needed. First of all, you should take into account the peculiarities of the foreign education system. In many universities, there is nothing to do with 11 classes, an extra preparatory course is needed. The easiest way out is to study for a year at a domestic university, and then apply to the university of your dreams. There are also special courses that prepare school graduates for admission to a foreign university.
Another problem is the language barrier. Entering a university in any country, you need not just to know the language. Universities require a standardized certificate stating that the applicant knows the language in high level. Not everywhere you can get by with standard English.
The third problem will be material support. Even if the applicant received a grant for education, he will have to live abroad for something. And this means that you need to be quite independent. You can start the path to independence - writing term papers or control papers is well paid.
So, given the problems described above, you need to take a number of steps:
Choose a country for study, university and department;
- learn more about the requirements for applicants;
- get acquainted with the teaching staff;
- learn about the current research work carried out by the department;
- enroll in language courses;
- prepare financially.
All these steps are very important. For example, having become acquainted with the teaching staff and current research work, you can think about how to go to a university on a grant. A grant can be issued if the applicant is interested in problems that are already being dealt with at the department.
By attending language courses, the prospective student is preparing to pass a specialized language proficiency test. You just need to remember that a standard hour a day is unlikely to be enough. You will have to devote time to the language at home, studying on your own. Otherwise, it is impossible to immerse yourself deeply in a foreign language and learn it like a native one. These are the very first steps that an applicant must take. Without them, one cannot enter a serious university.
The problem of choosing a country and a university
Ideally, an educational institution is selected as follows:
You decide in which country you want to get an education;
- you choose the university and department;
- then you just need to prepare and submit documents.
However, this method is not available to all students for one simple reason - for sure, training will be paid. Although sometimes a graduate manages to enroll in a dream university on a grant, here it’s how lucky. More often, applicants look for a university like this:
Choose universities that offer grants or high scholarships;
- carefully prepared;
- Submit documents.
In order not to lose the opportunity to realize a dream, it is better to first check all the decent universities in the country where you want to spend a few years. If there are absolutely no opportunities for admission, then in this case it is worth looking for universities in other countries.
Grant admission
It is easier to enter a university on a grant for a master's degree or for a doctorate degree. The requirements for such applicants are different. The applicant must have scientific work or research in the relevant field.
You can search for grants on websites, information is provided by:
the universities themselves;
- platforms for work with foreign students;
- government websites;
- Russian resources large companies.
Sometimes Russian firms are ready to pay for the training of specialists abroad. As a rule, these are large organizations. However, you should not rely on such luck. It is better to take a closer look at the proposals of the universities themselves and the foreign government. The authorities may be interested in attracting students from other countries.
Applying to a university on credit
You can go to university on credit. In fact, this is quite real, banks are willing to cooperate with such students. However, in order to receive funds for training, you do not have to immediately run to bank offices.
To begin with, a future student will have to go through the same path as an applicant who enters on a grant or has money. That is, it is necessary:
Pass a language test;
- prepare for admission;
- submit documents;
- receive a certificate that the commission has been successfully completed;
- conclude an agreement on paid training.
Already with the contract in hand and a package of documents, the student can go to the bank. Such applications are considered carefully, and a positive response from the bank is almost guaranteed here. Desirable borrowers for banks are students who enter business faculties. For example, MBA students will almost certainly get paid.
Unexpected requirements of universities
From foreign universities, you can expect the requirement to confirm their knowledge, for example, with the help of additional testing. In some cases, you will also have to take an additional course after graduation. However, sometimes the conditions for admission can be puzzling. For example, it is known for sure that universities in the UK and Japan need to confirm the financial solvency of students.
If you decide to become a student at a Japanese or English institution, then you will almost certainly have to provide a bank statement. It must have a certain minimum amount, which will be considered an "airbag".
When a student enters a university in Turkey or the Czech Republic (as well as universities in some other countries), he may be offered to learn the language during the year in specialized courses. This is the best solution, because in these courses the applicant will get used not only to the language base, but also to special terms. They will come in handy when passing the commission.
Language exams
In many universities for admission it is required to present a document on knowledge of the language. As a rule, this is a certificate with a certain validity period. Individual certificates are perpetual, they are always valid. Language tests are almost always paid, some types of testing are only a couple of times a year. The most popular exams are conducted over the Internet, which makes life easier for applicants.
You need to be well prepared for the test. The test covers all aspects of language proficiency, including writing and speaking skills. For an example, you can ask,. Almost all types of language exams are similar to the most popular test.
There are several common tests that students take before entering:
TOEFL;
- IELTS;
- GMAT;
- DELE;
- "TestDaF" (DSH).
TOEFL, IELTS and GMAT - tests for English language. The first two tests are almost similar, TOEFL can be considered the American analogue of IELTS. Before you prepare for admission to a university, it is better to clarify which certificate would be preferable. Certificates are valid for 2 years after passing the exam. Some universities require that no more than one and a half years have elapsed after passing at the time of admission. The GMAT is taken by applicants applying to business schools like the MBA. The results of this test are valid for 5 years.
The DELE certificate is perpetual and is accepted by all universities in Spain. "TestDaF" is a test of knowledge German language. The DALF certificate will be required for applicants entering educational institutions in France (for example, the Sorbonne), and the results of the CELI test are needed when entering Italian universities.
There are also other specialized tests. For example, all universities in Japan accept certificates of "Nihongo noryoku shiken". The Japanese language test takes place only twice a year. The certificate is valid for only 2 years, then you need to re-test.
Final Steps
Sending documents to the university
If you have chosen a country and a university, have the results of a language test in your hands and are ready to storm the university of your dreams, then all that remains is to prepare and send a package of documents. In no manual can one find an accurate and full list documents for admission to a foreign university, because each educational institution has its own requirements. However, some papers are required in most cases. So, you will definitely need:
transcript;
- a copy of the document on education, certified by a notary and translated into a foreign language;
- language certificate;
- autobiography in a foreign language;
- several letters of recommendation in a foreign language;
- documents on the financial position;
- A completed application form.
As a document of education, you can use a certificate, diploma or certificate from the university. Students who have not yet completed their studies have the opportunity to take an extract from the statement. As for the transcript, this paper can cause some problems. After all, not every school gives it. If the educational institution does not provide a transcript, then you will have to prepare it yourself.
Not all universities require financial documents from applicants. It has already been said earlier that an account statement will definitely be needed when applying to universities in England and Japan.
When preparing documents, it is very important not to forget about the deadlines for submitting applications. Indeed, in Europe, many universities complete the admission of students by the end of July. If you delay, you may be late. Although being late in this case will give the applicant an extra year to prepare, so you should not despair.
When to get a visa?
Applicants often make mistakes when obtaining a visa. Some begin to apply for a visa before sending documents to the university. In fact, there is a clear algorithm of actions that must be followed. A visa can be obtained without any problems only after the applicant has been enrolled in the university, and the funds have been credited to the current account of the educational institution.
Only after that follows:
Fill out the application form on the website of the embassy;
- collect a package of documents for visiting the visa center.
The package of documents must include:
Payment confirmation document;
- enrollment document;
- a receipt stating that you have paid the visa fee;
- financial document.
An account statement is suitable as a financial document. Data from the sponsor's account is also considered. You will receive your student visa in about two weeks. Formally, the period for consideration of such applications is 15 days.
It is not worth rushing to get a visa, you need to wait until the funds come to the account of the university, but it is also not recommended to hesitate. After all, you can get a place in a student hostel only after obtaining a visa. If you delay visiting the visa center, you can be left without a place to stay.
Where to live abroad?
Abroad, you can live in a hostel for students, on campus, in an apartment or in a family. There may not be a place on campus, and living in a hostel does not suit students for some reason. Renting an apartment is sometimes expensive, especially since there are not always free living quarters. For example, in London it is difficult to rent an apartment.
A great option for a student is homestay accommodation. It may seem that homestay and renting are one and the same, but in fact there are serious differences. It is cheaper to live in a family, and this is only one of the advantages. Usually families accept several students at once for accommodation.
When you are in a family, you get a unique opportunity to observe the life of foreigners and their habits. This experience is simply priceless.
What else needs to be considered?
There are little things that applicants do not pay attention to when entering. Then these shortcomings cause a lot of problems. For example, students dreaming of Paris need to be aware of the bureaucratic red tape that one has to go through when living in this city. France offers free education to foreign students, but it also requires compliance with a number of formalities.
When traveling to a foreign country, it is recommended that you familiarize yourself with its norms and customs, otherwise there is a risk of getting into an uncomfortable position. This applies to both Western and Eastern countries. It would be unwise to go to a foreign country without knowing its culture.
Separately, it is worth mentioning the language tests. In many prestigious educational institutions there is a minimum passing score. The higher your score on the language test, the better. After all, Harvard or Oxford will not be accepted with the same results with which you can get into any average university. Therefore, preparation for language testing should be given Special attention. By the way, before taking the exam, it is recommended to look at the requirements for the minimum passing score for such an exam.
Is a prestigious university always the best choice?
Western psychologists have recently been investigating the problems faced by students in prestigious international well-known universities like Yale or Oxford. Some of them concluded that a prestigious university is not always the best solution for a student. Such universities have several disadvantages. By enrolling in such an educational institution, you:
You find yourself in a highly competitive environment;
- you can not count on help;
- will experience psychological pressure;
- must match high standards, including performance.
Most of the students are not the first in the group. There is always someone smarter, more capable, more talented. Of course, if you are a genius, then you have a direct path to a prestigious university. Then they will look up to you and feel envy. But the average student will always catch up with someone ahead. Psychological dissatisfaction and competition lead to the fact that many students leave the university in the second or third year. Someone can not stand it after the first course. In any of the prestigious universities, an intensive training program.
Psychologists have called this phenomenon “the effect of a small fish in a large pond” - in other words, you can always be “eaten”. Entering into average university, which is not popular and does not flicker on the front pages of specialized publications, on the contrary, you become a "big fish in a small pond" and get benefits.
In such a university there is less competition, and students are more often ready to help a friend. Here you can stand out and even become the first. After graduating from such a university, you will still get advantages in the labor market. Some of the little-known universities occupy a solid place in international rankings. It is up to you to decide which educational institution to choose, but the results of the study should always be remembered.
Conditional offer and unconditional offer
If you are enrolled in a university, then you will receive an unconditional offer - this is a letter of unconditional enrollment. There is also a so-called conditional offer - conditional crediting. Such letters are sent to applicants who can be enrolled, but subject to certain requirements.
It is not uncommon for a conditional acceptance letter to be received by young people whose language test certificate has expired. Sometimes applicants are required to pass some kind of exam. In any case, conditional credit is not such a bad sign.
Universities that are available for admission
There are universities where you can study almost free of charge or for a nominal fee. Sometimes it is even cheaper for a student to enter one of the foreign universities than to study at hometown. These are not some supernumerary educational institutions, but decent institutions like the Sorbonne and the Charles University in Prague.
Charles University: the oldest university in Central Europe
This university is called the most prestigious higher education institution in the Czech Republic. And this is true, because the Charles University is known all over the world. It was founded in the 14th century, and today this university has as many as 17 faculties. Charles University is compared with Bologna, Sorbonne and Oxford. One of the advantages of the university is that you can study here completely free of charge with one amendment: the student must be trained in the Czech language.
There are English-language programs at the Charles University, but they are paid. Therefore, before entering, you need to think carefully. The Czech language is difficult, but it is still possible to master it. Moreover, the Charles University offers specialized annual language courses. In such courses, the applicant receives all the necessary knowledge in order to successfully pass the exams.
At Charles University, upon admission, you will have to pass from 2 to 4 exams in Czech. The minimum level of language proficiency is B2. This so-called "high average level". The Institute for Language and Vocational Training at Charles University provides the necessary knowledge, level B2 is achievable in a year. Preparatory courses take into account the future specialization of the student.
Theoretically, you can prepare for the exams on your own, mastering the language at home, but you will not be able to get special knowledge. The applicant simply will not be able to take into account all the subtleties of the upcoming testing.
Sorbonne: the pride of France
There is a university in France whose name is known all over the world. More precisely, this is not even a university, but a system of universities. We are talking about the Sorbonne - an educational institution that is on a par with Oxford and Bologna. This is a prestigious university, which is available to Russian students. Free in France public education, so the doors of the Sorbonne are potentially open to everyone.
It is only important that the applicant be ready to go through the notorious French bureaucracy. As for the language exam, some Sorbonne programs are conducted in English. It accepts TOEFL and IELTS certificates. To study in French, you need to get a DALF certificate.
Many Russians study at the Sorbonne. They say it's easier to get here master's program under the system of "double diplomas". This is true, but future bachelors also have every chance to settle within the walls of this educational institution. There is a lot of information about the documents that are needed when entering this university, even on Russian websites. Some students managed to publish articles about the successful experience of entering the university. So, if desired, the applicant will find everything necessary for preparation.
Universities in Germany
There are dozens of higher educational institutions in Germany where foreign students can study. Moreover, the state allocates quotas specifically for free education, but only if two conditions are met:
The applicant must have an excellent knowledge of German;
- the level of knowledge of the applicant must correspond to the level of knowledge given by the German gymnasium.
Of course, the latter can be a problem for Russian graduate who had just left the walls of the school. After all, according to German standards, he will not be enough for 1 year. However, you can learn the language, as well as get all the missing knowledge, at the Studiencolleg courses. This is a one-year preparatory program for international students. Courses in Germany are paid, but this investment will definitely pay off. Indeed, in the future it will be possible to study completely free of charge, the main thing is to find funds for living in the country. The most expensive city to live in is Frankfurt am Main.
University of Helsinki and other universities in Finland
In Finland, you can get a free education or get a diploma for a nominal fee. This university regularly offers students grants for education. Probably the only drawback of the university is that almost all undergraduate programs are conducted here in Finnish. The language can be mastered in additional courses.
But the University of Helsinki is very attractive for masters with knowledge of English. Approximately 40 programs are available to future masters if they intend to enter here. The most important thing is that it is really possible to get a grant here. at this university, too.
In Finland, private universities offer expensive education, but state universities relatively available. In some cases, a student will have to pay no more than $150 per semester. Living in the country will cost about $ 1,000 a month, if you do not show off too much.
The University of Turku is another university in Finland where you can get higher education for free. Moreover, the programs here are conducted mainly in English, so the applicant does not need to learn any other language.
There are several reasons to enter a Finnish university:
Many universities here recognize the Russian certificate;
- students can count on scholarships;
- Students are allowed to work.
Advantages of universities in Austria
In Austria, most universities are paid, but the fees in some educational institutions are moderate. Studying here is cheaper than in Zurich or London. However, the main advantage of Austrian universities is not at all in this. Teaching in universities is conducted mainly in German, so it is enough to pass the standard DSH test.
Upon admission, they do not look at the passing score. Universities do not offer entrance exams either. If the student has any shortcomings, then he can then retake the exams in convenient time. If you want to enroll without too much stress, then Austrian universities are the perfect option.
In Austria, they purposefully decided not to arrange entrance examinations. Indeed, after a semester, many students begin to understand that they have chosen the wrong specialty. If students had to constantly take exams, they would hardly change departments. And the system adopted today facilitates the transition of a student from one faculty to another.
Universities of Poland, Lithuania and Estonia
Free education in Poland is available only to applicants who have a "Polish card". If you still plan to enter one of the local universities, then in this case:
Choose a private educational institution;
- Learn Polish.
Programs are mainly conducted in Polish, the requirement for applicants upon admission is a level of knowledge not lower than B1. Some universities require level B2. Private universities in Poland are more accessible, here education is about 2-3 times cheaper than in public educational institutions.
In Lithuania, ISM University is worthy of attention. This is one of the most famous business schools, so you should not expect that studies will be free. For a semester, you will have to pay about 1700-2000 euros.
In Estonia, an applicant may be interested in the University of Tartu, which is known for being a member of the Coimbra group. This university cooperates with fifty other higher educational institutions from 19 countries. The annual cost of studying at the University of Tartu can exceed 3,000 euros. But the student will receive a "crust" of one of the most prestigious educational institutions.
Universities of the CIS countries are not so accessible, it is much easier for an applicant to enter any university in Germany or Austria. In countries such as Poland and Lithuania, it is sometimes difficult to obtain a visa - there are too many requirements for entry. Moreover, the cost of living in these states can be the same as in large German cities.
Online education at a foreign university
At some universities, you can get an education without leaving your home. Online learning is not uncommon these days. In fact, a Russian student can easily graduate from both a Russian university remotely and one of the most prestigious universities in Europe or America. The difference will be only in the complexity of preparation for admission.
Benefits of online education
There are several reasons for choosing distance learning:
Such education will cost less;
- the student will not need to break away from work;
You can study anywhere and anytime.
If you enter the most ordinary faculty, then you will have to live in the country where you study, or make regular trips to take exams. With distance education, this is excluded, therefore, you save time and money. A student does not have to think about where to live, where to get funds for living abroad and how to deal with bureaucratic troubles.
Online learning is ideal for busy people. If a person works and has a family, then a trip abroad can only be a dream. But this is not a reason to refuse quality education. European universities even offer refresher courses. In America, some of the universities provide free education programs.
Prestigious universities are also participating in the program. distance learning. After the student passes the final exams, he will receive a full diploma. Online education is an opportunity to get the necessary knowledge and "crust" without unnecessary stress.
How is the study
Usually distance education groups have 15 students, although sometimes their number can be higher. Students listen to lectures, get homework, and even take exams. The student is provided with a library for classes, lists of references and much more.
Exams at the end of the semester can be held either online or in a real classroom. In the latter case, you will have to make a trip to the university, and this is not always convenient. Online you can get a bachelor's or master's degree, so you can study in an MBA, which only attracts managers. Distance education It is very beneficial for mothers, because it is a complete punishment.
Applying to a university online
Requirements for admission to a foreign university online depend only on a particular university. Each educational institution has its own characteristics. Usually everything goes according to the following scheme:
The applicant passes preliminary testing;
- the university sends documents to fill out if the person has passed the exams;
- the applicant fills out the documents and sends them back.
After the documents arrive at the university, the applicant is enrolled. From that moment on, he is considered a full-fledged student of the university, he is immediately given access to electronic resources and university bases.
You can study online at universities in many countries, including American, Canadian and European universities. Educational establishments offer both long-term programs and short-term courses for one or two semesters. Passing such courses will quickly increase your competitiveness in the labor market, which is very important for a busy person. In any summary, the mention of a foreign university looks solid.
