Admission Rules
Applicants are required to prepare a complete set of admission documents, including:
- A copy of a valid international passport
- Graduation certificate with transcript
- Certificate of recognition or equivalency of the academic qualification
- A personal photograph (3 × 4 cm)
All documents must be translated into Russian and officially notarized or certified through the consulate.
Entrance Examinations
Applicants may complete entrance examinations either online or in person at the university.
Students are also required to pay tuition fees and provide a medical certificate confirming the absence of HIV infection and any medical contraindications for studying in Russia.
Russian Student Visa
- A Russian student visa is mandatory for most international students wishing to study in Russia.
- Required documents include:
- • A passport valid for at least 18 months
- • An official university invitation letter
- • A completed visa application form
- • An HIV-negative certificate
- • A notarized parental consent letter for applicants under 18 years old
- • A personal photograph sized 3.5 × 4.5 cm
- Applicants are advised to contact the Russian Embassy or Consulate in their country for updated visa requirements and procedures.
Achievements
- MGIMO was the first university in Russia to join the European Universities Association and fully integrate into the Bologna Process, which establishes strict standards for European higher education institutions.
- The university consistently ranks highly in international academic rankings. According to the “Global Go To Think Tank 2015” report issued by the University of Pennsylvania, MGIMO was recognized among the world’s leading research institutions, including:
- • 30th place among Think Tanks with the Most Significant Impact on Public Policy
- • 12th place among Top Think Tanks in Central and Eastern Europe
- Today, MGIMO cooperates with more than:
- • 170 universities and institutions
- across over 50 countries.
- The university also maintains agreements with:
- • More than 200 international partners
- from 63 countries, including:
- • Universities
- • Diplomatic academies
- • Institutes
- • Research centers
About the University, International Cooperation & Educational Process
- MGIMO is one of Russia’s most prestigious educational institutions, offering a wide range of academic programs and specializations.
- The university enjoys an outstanding academic reputation and high positions in international rankings while maintaining an extensive global network of partnerships. The development of bilateral and multilateral international cooperation remains a key strategic priority for MGIMO.
- Every year, more than:
- • 100 international students
- participate in exchange programs at MGIMO for either one semester or a full academic year.
- International students can choose from a variety of courses taught in Russian across different academic programs, while also attending advanced Russian language courses to improve their language proficiency.
- The university focuses on developing joint Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs that comply with the standards of the Bologna educational system.
- In recent years, MGIMO has established dual-degree Master’s programs in cooperation with universities in:
- • France
- • Italy
- • Germany
- • Norway