Pre-University Programme

This programme is designed for those who wish to enter one of the faculties at the MSU or to prepare themselves for undergraduate or postgraduate studies. The programme includes:

• General Russian Language course;
• Russian for Academic Purposes course;
• Courses for subjects in the humanities and sciences.

Class sizes are kept small. Groups consist of no more than 10 students in the Russian language classes and no more than 20 students in the classes in other subjects. Academic curriculum includes lessons five days a week, 6-8 academic hours per day. The course could be one academic year (two semesters) or one and a half academic years (three semesters). At the end of academic year the students take exams in Russian and subjects of their specialization. After passing the course examinations, students receive corresponding certificates. These allow them to enroll in one of the main faculties of the MSU according to their specialization.

• 2024–2025 academic year

  One-year programme:

  • Duration of study: September/October 2024 – July 2025.
  • Acceptance of applications for study: until July, 15 2024.
  • Start date: September – October.
  • Exams: June 2025.
  • Tuition fee: preparation for undergraduate and graduate (Master’s and PhD) studies in all specialties – 565 500 roubles.
  • Payment should be made before the course starts.
  • Important! For those who apply for the Pre-University programme to prepare for the undergraduate studies it is necessary to attach the copy of the high school diploma with the transcript (along with the application form and a copy of the passport).
  • The level of Russian: All levels.

  Expanded programme:

  • Duration of study: March 2025 – July 2026.
  • Acceptance of applications for studying is carried out until December, 01 2024.
  • Holidays: July – August 2025.
  • Start date: March, 01 – March, 30 2025.
  • Exams: June 2026.
  • Tuition: 754 000 RUB.
  • Payments should be made as follows:
    450 000 RUB – when signing the contract on the programme;
    304 000 RUB – before february, 01 2026.
  • Important! For those who apply for the Pre-University programme to prepare for the undergraduate studies it is necessary to attach the copy of the high school diploma with the transcript (along with the application form and a copy of the passport).
  • The level of Russian: Beginner.