Founder - Institute of Oriental Studies, Russian Academy of Sciences
(since 1818)

Preliminary Courses

Preliminary courses run from October to May. Short-term courses are available from February to May. Students graded excellent are granted admission privileges.

You are welcomed to Open House in November and May.

Information for Applicants

Years of Schooling:
— 4 years of studies to take Bachelor’s degree
— 5 years of study for Specialists
Classes start: in September.
Applications are accepted: from June 20 to September 1.
Entrance exams dates: July 1-5, August 25-29

Entry requirements for applicants for Regional Studies and History programs: tests in the Russian Language, Russian Literature and History of Russia, essay writing and an interview

Entry requirements for applicants for International Economics program: tests in the Russian Language, Russian Literature and Mathematics, essay writing and an interview.

Application documents:
— School-leaving certificate
— Passport
— Medical form 086/у
— 6 photos

For further information please contact the University Admission Committee Monday to Friday 10:00 – 16:00 (excluding public holidays)
at + 7 (499) 724-59-65

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