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Moscow State Institute of International Relations

MGIMO is ranked the 8th best university based policy think tank in the world by the 2020 UN-commissioned Pennsylvania University Survey

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General information

1944

Founded

16+

Research centers & labs

5

Branches

77

Departments

109/63

Bachelor and Specialist degree programmes \international

25

Masters\PhD programmes \international

1500+

Teaching staff

8000/2000

Students
\international

Foreign students from 74 countries study in MGIMO

Programs & Prices

Pre-University foundation

Bachelor's degree

Specialist degree

Master's degree

Entrance tests & Deadlines

Pre-University foundation

Bachelor's degree

Specialist degree

Master's degree

Admission rules

1

Scan of passport and legalized certificate of complete higher secondary education
(with academic transcript)

2

Notarized translation of passport and educational documents in Russian Consulate

3

Certificate of Recognition

4

Pre-payment

5

Medical Certificate
(Confirming the Candidate is Not Suffering From Any Disease That Could Be Threat to General Public's Health)

Visa rules

Student visas in Russia are required for students from most foreign countries. Russia is not a member state of the EU/EFTA, so the EU visa-free entry privilege does not apply for European students. Required Documents for Study Visas in Russia:

1

A valid passport which will be valid for at least 18 months from the issue date of the visa and with at least two unmarked pages

2

An official invitation letter from your chosen university

3

Application form

4

A certificate showing your HIV-negative status no older than 90 days

5

A letter of consent from your parents and certified by a notary (if you're under 18)

6

Photograph 3.5x4.5 cm

This is the general list. Consult the Russian Embassy or Consulate in your country.

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Achievements

MGIMO was the first in Russia to join the European Universities Association, to fully integrate into the Bologna process, spelling out strict standards for European educational institutions.
MGIMO consistently ranks highly in university ratings. «2015 Global Go To Think Tank» report issued by the University of Pennsylvania represented MGIMO among worldwide research leaders, e.g. № 30 in Think Tanks with the Most Significant Impact on Public Policy and № 12 in Top Think Tanks in Central and Eastern Europe.

Today MGIMO is successfully cooperating with more than 170 universities and institutions from more than 50 countries.
MGIMO has agreements with more than 200 foreign partners from 63 countries – universities, diplomatic academies, institutes, and research centers.

About university & International cooperation & Educational process

MGIMO is Russia's most revered educational institution with a wide range of educational programs and specializations. Enjoying the excellent reputation and high positions in academic ratings the University has built up a wide net of international contacts. The development of bilateral and multilateral contacts continues to be a key priority of the MGIMO strategy today.

Each year exchange programs with foreign universities see more than 100 international students enrolling at MGIMO for a semester or full academic year. Depending on their specialization, international exchange students choose from a variety of courses taught in Russian across different programs. They also regularly take advanced Russian language courses to improve their knowledge.

The University is focused on mutual Bachelor and Master degree educational programs which comply with the Bologna process. In recent years MGIMO has developed dual degree MA programs with universities in France, Italy, Germany and Norway.

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