General Information
It is the first Russian university to complete the Bologna Process.
The Moscow University of International Relations (MGIMO) is a highly prestigious institution that trains the international relations experts and diplomats of the future. Active for 60 years, the university has made significant contributions to world diplomacy with more than 6,000 graduates to date. It is also the first Russian university to join the European University Association and complete the Bologna Process. It is an excellent opportunity for those who want to learn diplomacy in Moscow, one of the world’s most important centres.
MGIMO is a dynamic educational institution with a strong international identity, an innovative spirit and global goals. Over its 70-year history, it has gone beyond being a school of diplomacy and become a globally recognised university with the strength to overcome the most serious educational and research challenges. Ranking highly among international universities and think tanks, MGIMO is raising its profile with each passing day. With a total of 53 languages taught, MGIMO has had its name entered in the Guinness Book of Records in this field.
The university has produced more than 45,000 graduates to date, and a significant proportion of them hold senior positions in the public and private sectors.
MOSCOW UNIVERSITY OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS (MGIMO) DEPARTMENTS
| Public Administration | 2 Years | Russian | Master’s | 8820$ | |
| Public Administration | 4 Years | Russian | Bachelor’s | 8820$ | |
| Economics | 2 Years | Russian | Master’s | 10040$ | |
| Economics | 4 Years | Russian | Bachelor’s | 10040$ | |
| Business Administration | 2 Years | Russian | Master’s | 9940$ | |
| Business Administration | 4 Years | Russian | Bachelor’s | 9940$ | |
| Foreign Regional Studies | 4 Years | Russian | Bachelor’s | 10000$ | |
| Foreign Regional Studies | 2 Years | Russian | Master’s | 8200$ | |
| Journalism | 2 Years | Russian | Master’s | 9750$ | |
| Journalism | 4 Years | Russian | Bachelor’s | 9750$ | |
| Jurisdiction | 4 Years | Russian | Bachelor’s | 9300$ | |
| Political Science | 4 Years | Russian | Bachelor’s | 8820$ | |
| Political Science | 2 Years | Russian | Master’s | 8820$ | |
| Sociology | 4 Years | Russian | Bachelor’s | 8600$ | |
| Sociology | 2 Years | Russian | Master’s | 8600$ | |
| International Relations | 4 Years | Russian | Bachelor’s | 8200$ | |
| International Relations | 2 Years | Russian | Master’s | 8200$ | |
| Advertising and Public Relations | 2 Years | Russian | Master’s | 9330$ | |
| Advertising and Public Relations | 4 Years | Russian | Bachelor’s | 9330$ | |
| Trade | 4 Years | Russian | Bachelor’s | 8310$ | |
| Trade | 2 Years | Russian | Master’s | 9940 $ |
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Standard documents such as an application form, a photocopy of your passport, a notarised Russian translation of your passport, and the diplomas and transcripts of your previous education are required. If the department you are applying to is taught in English, you must document your language proficiency. If you will study in Russian, you must either prove your language proficiency or choose one of the Russian preparatory or Foundation options.
Russian Preparatory Course
Students who wish to study in one of the departments taught in Russian can apply to the school without language proficiency. Depending on your Russian level, you can enrol in the preparatory course. At the end of the nine-month preparatory course, they can obtain their language certificates and begin their department.
LIVING CONDITIONS IN RUSSIA
Because Russia has a vast geography, aircraft and trains have been the most preferred means of intercity transport. Throughout Russia, the road, rail, air and metro networks are quite well developed, and it is possible to travel easily from one end of the country to the other. For urban transport, public transport vehicles such as trams, buses, trolleybuses and minibuses are used. In Russia, which has the best railway system in the world, vehicles such as trams and the metro are among the most comfortable options for getting around. As with almost everything in Russia, transport costs are also quite low. Students can travel comfortably with a monthly pass of 30 Lira. A one-way ticket costs about 1 Lira.
ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION
Accommodation – Arranging accommodation is very important when planning study abroad. Taking into account our students’ requests, preferences and sensitivities on this matter, we provide solutions in coordination with our partner schools. The accommodation solutions offered to students who want to study abroad are generally as follows.
ACCOMMODATION AND STUDENT DORMITORIES
There are dormitory facilities on the university campus. In addition, students can rent an apartment or a room at affordable prices near the university.
SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Prospective students who want to study in Russia on a scholarship have two options. The first is the scholarships provided by the Republic of Türkiye. Students can obtain detailed information about this from provincial and district national education directorates.
YÖK Equivalence of Russian Universities
YÖK determined its conditions of equivalence for study abroad in 2019. Students who wish to continue their education abroad must meet the specified equivalence conditions. Russian universities with YÖK equivalence are subject to the same conditions. What you need to know about the conditions of equivalence for study abroad is as follows:
- To go without meeting the ÖSYM exam participation requirements in Türkiye, the university must be among the 1000 universities recognised by YÖK.
- If the university to be attended is not in the top 1000 ranking, participation in the ÖSYM exams is mandatory. In this regard, the requirement of being within the ranking determined for each department is well known. A student who takes the university exam in Türkiye must rank within the top 150 thousand in the field of law. In addition, they must rank within the top 240 thousand in engineering and within the top 40 thousand in medicine. Russian universities with YÖK equivalence Another thing to know is that, in the other fields listed in the ÖSYM Guide, students must obtain at least the score obtained by the last student placed in the relevant programmes in Türkiye.
- If the selected university is not in the top 1000 and the student has not obtained the required score, they must meet the conditions set by YÖK. In this context, the requirements are as follows: ACT: minimum 21 points, SAT 1: minimum 1000 points, Abitur: minimum 4 points, International Baccalaureate (IB): minimum 28, French Baccalaureate: diploma score of minimum 12, Austrian Matura Diploma: minimum 2, GCE A Level Certificate: minimum 2 subjects, Italian Maturità: diploma score of minimum 70.
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