Russian citizens (even if residing outside of Russia) must apply for studies according to their test results and academic achievements. They’re expected to communicate directly with an institutions’ admissions office.

Dual citizens can apply as foreign students using their non-Russian passport. It is a strict policy, that applicants for advanced degrees should have their prior degree in the same or a very similar field.

Admission for both university and non-university higher education requires a high school degree with a minimum mark of satisfactory. Passing an oral interview is another usual requisite for entry. Nursing schools and police academies will include their own obligatory instructional exams.

Admission of Foreign Students

Foreign students must have completed secondary education. Admission also requires passing an entrance exam. A mandatory, pre-academic year is necessary for those who do not speak Russian and/or have weak pre-university training.

Foreign applicants entering universities should not be older than 28 (35 for PhD studies).You also need a student visa and financial guarantees.

Admission procedures and applications should go through the individual institution. You can also apply to the Russian Ministry of Education.

Application closing dates for non-university (technical or vocational) studies is July 15. For university level studies and for advanced/doctoral studies the application deadline is April 1.

Recognition of Foreign Qualifications in Russia

Russia acknowledges foreign degrees, as long as your home institution is accredited by the Ministry of Education. In this case, you may be issued a State Diploma which is recognized within Russia.

If your degree is not officially accepted, you can also apply to bodies that specialize in the recognition of foreign credentials (i.e. the Division of International Education and Cooperation of the Ministry of Education).

Admission Announcement for the session 2009-10

Masters in Medical Science and Technology(MMST) is a unique 3 year programme for Medical graduates(MBBS degree recognized by Medical Council of India), with aptitude for interdisciplinary medical research and applicationof technology in medicine. All the candidates admitted to the programme are offered an assistantship of Rs.15000/-pm . Seats are reserved for SC/ST/OBC(non-creamy)candidates and persons with disability(PD)as per Govt.of India rules. MMST2009 application can be submitted only by an ONLINE process(internet based)by accessing the websitegate.iitkgp.ac.in/mmst during 2 February- 6 March, 2009. The candidate should first pay the non refundable application fee of Rs.1000 (Rs.500 for SC/ST/PD catergory) by obtaining a DD in favour of IIT Kharagpur payable at any nationalized bank in Karagpur, West Bengal. The draft details are required while filling up the online form. Candidates are required to take a print of the online application form after successful submission of data. DD must be sent by speed post so as to reach The chairman, GATE,IIT Kharagpur, Kharagpur 721 302 by 16th March, 2009.