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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
Program;Medium;Duration;Yearly fees
Pre-University Foundation Program;Russian;10 months;4.055$
Program;Medium;Duration;Yearly fees
International relations;Russian;4 years;8.850$
International relations;Russian;4 years;8.850$
International relations;Russian;4 years;9.450$
Foreign regional studies;Russian;4 years;9.810$
Jurisprudence;Russian;4 years;8.325$
Jurisprudence;Russian;4 years;7.760$
Jurisprudence;Russian;4 years;9.060$
Journalism;Russian;4 years;8.570$
Advertising and public relations;Russian;4 years;8.325$
Advertising and public relations;Russian;4 years;8.810$
Sociology;Russian;4 years;7.380$
Trade;Russian;4 years;8.100$
Ecology and nature management;Russian;4 years;8.090$
Political Science;Russian;4 years;8.100$
Economy;Russian;4 years;9.000$
Economy;Russian;4 years;13.900$
Economy;Russian;4 years;9.380$
Management;Russian;4 years;9.000$
Management;Russian;4 years;9.000$
State and Municipal Administration;Russian;4 years;8.100$
Program;Medium;Duration;Yearly fees
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Program;Medium;Duration;Yearly fees
Jurisprudence;Russian;2 years;7.000$
International relations;Russian;2 years;6.670$
Economy;Russian;2 years;7.000$
Entrance tests & Deadlines
Pre-University foundation
Bachelor's degree
Specialist degree
Master's degree
Program;Entrance test;Application deadline;Start date
Pre-University Foundation Program;-;July;September,1
Program;Entrance test;Application deadline;Start date
International relations; Major;July;September,1
International relations; Major;July;September,1
International relations; Major;July;September,1
Foreign regional studies; Major;July;September,1
Jurisprudence; Major;July;September,1
Jurisprudence; Major;July;September,1
Jurisprudence; Major;July;September,1
Journalism; Major;July;September,1
Advertising and public relations; Major;July;September,1
Advertising and public relations; Major;July;September,1
Sociology; Major;July;September,1
Trade; Major;July;September,1
Ecology and nature management; Major;July;September,1
Political Science; Major;July;September,1
Economy; Major;July;September,1
Economy; Major;July;September,1
Economy; Major;July;September,1
Management; Major;July;September,1
Management; Major;July;September,1
State and Municipal Administration; Major;July;September,1
Program;Entrance test;Application deadline;Start date
-;-;-;-
Program;Entrance test;Application deadline;Start date
Jurisprudence;Major;July;September,1
International relations;Major;July;September,1
Economy;Major;July;September,1
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.
Living costs (prices for Moscow)
Food
Transport
Rent
Clothes
Personal Care
Entertainment
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district;~ 429 RUB ($6.6)
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar);~ 300 RUB ($4.7)
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast;~ 200 RUB ($3.07)
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk;~ 80 RUB ($1.3)
10 eggs, large;~100 RUB ($1.5)
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes;~ 200 RUB ($3.07)
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese;~ 158 RUB ($2.4)
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples;~ 95 RUB ($1.4)
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes;~ 38 RUB ($0.7)
Bread for 2 people for 1 day;~ 40 RUB ($0.6)
Subway or bus (no limits);2.000 ~ 3.000 RUB ($30.7 ~ $46 per month)
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles);~ 379 RUB ($5.7)
Flat (1-2 bedroom);~ from 40.000 RUB ($615) per month
Room;~ from 20.000 RUB ($261) per month
Dormitory;~ from 7.000 RUB ($100) per month
1 pair of jeans;~ 2.400 RUB ($36.9)
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers);~ 2.750 RUB ($42.3)
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands);~ 6.125 RUB ($94)
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes;~7.038 RUB ($108)
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands);~ 426 RUB ($6.5)
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses);~ 544 RUB ($8.3)
Short visit to private doctor;~ 1.600 RUB ($24.6)
Hair shampoo 2-in-1;~ 221 RUB ($3.4)
2 tickets to the movies;~ 790 RUB ($12)
2 tickets to the theatre (best available seats);~ 7.486 RUB ($115)
Cappuccino in expat area of the city;~ 239 RUB ($3.7)
1 month of gym membership in business district;~ 4.997 RUB ($77)
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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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