Lomonosov Moscow State University
History of Lomonosov Moscow State University
Lomonosov Moscow State University is the bestuniversity in Russia.
Application process
There are several ways to apply:
1. On general base: the same rules as for Russian students will apply — passing Russian State Exam (ЕГЭ), following the general rules
2. Receiving a compatriot status: verification of the compatriot status, the same rules as on the general base would be applied
3. Contract-based studies
Let’s look at the process of application for undergraduate students
Bachelor’s degree takes 4 academic years to complete.
The applicants are enrolled according to the results of the entrance examinations (two entrance exams).
In order to apply for the place, you are going to follow these 6 steps
- For this step you are going to choose the faculty, you want to study at and contact the faculty to find out more about exams
- Come to Moscow and bring all original documents with you. Visa
- Provide the faculty with all required documents
Here is the list of these documents:
Application (freeform);
School Leaving Certificate (High school diploma) with a notarized translation into Russian;
Official copy of your academic record (Transcript with the list of all subjects and marks) with a notarized translation into Russian;
Statements of equivalence of the education certificate (for the certificates outside the Russian Federation);
Medical certificate given by Medical facilities, confirming that You do not have contraindications for studies in the Russian Federation and at the faculty you are applying to;
The AIDS test result confirming that You do not have AIDS, valid on the territory of the Russian Federation;
Passport with visa and migration card;
Six 3×4 cm photographs.
The Faculty has the right to require additional information.
- Successfully pass exams
- Receive the invitation letter
To get a letter of invitation, necessary for receiving a student visa, please send (via mail, fax or e-mail) the following documents to the Department of international studies of the chosen faculty:
application form;
a notarized copy of the University diploma (if You graduated from one of the Russian Universities) or notarized translation (original) of Your diploma (if it was received in a country other than Russia);
photocopy of the first two pages of Your passport.
Upon consideration of your documents you will be sent the letter of invitation. Please find out the details of getting visa in the Russian Embassy in Your country. It takes about 45 days to get the letter of invitation, that is why we recommend to send all the documents as soon as possible.
- Conclude the agreement with the faculty
The Agreement would be concluded on the Faculty (and with the Faculty) that you are applying to.
For that you need to:
Pass all exams successfully;
Bring the set of documents;
Pay study fee (at list for the first semester)
IMPORTANT!
The translation of the academic documents into Russian must be notarized in Russia or certified by the Russian Embassy or Consulate in the country where documents were issued.
The AIDS and other medical tests must be made in one of the MSU hospitals.
If your university issuing Your documents with the delay, your university should supply you with a substantial letter proving that you will receive your diploma and specify the date.
Your expenses can be estimated as follows:
Faculty tuition fee.
Cost of accommodation in the students’ dormitory — from 4100 to 13000 RUR per month (depends on the living conditions).
Cost of medical certificate and AIDS test — from 4500 RUR.
Health insurance or contract for medical service — from 8500 RUR.
Plus, additional spending on translation and legalization of the academic documents, food, transportation, etc.
Unfortunately, the majority of programs are thought in Russian. But don’t worry, you can take a preparatory course of Russian language at MSU Institute of Russian Language and Culture.
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Programms in English faculty of biology
Faculty of biology
Even though this clip is dated by 2009, you still can learn some general information about courses.
How it looks like to be oe of the student of faculty of biology (Биологический факультет – Биофак)
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