For Foreign Citizens: Admission to Philology Faculty

Bachelor’s Programs

Admission for Foreign Citizens

Tuition Fees and Financial Conditions

Master’s Programs

Entrance Examinations

State-Supported
Educational Loan

Postgraduate Studies

Inclusive Environment

8th place
in the Top 10 ranking for quality of enrollment

10th place
in the subject ranking “Philology and Journalism”

35th place
in “Forbes” ranking of best universities

Pushkin State Russian Language Institute provides education for international students through three faculties

Which faculty to choose?

Preparatory Faculty

If you wish to pursue higher education in Russia (including at Pushkin State Russian Language Institute) and need to complete pre-university training for foreign students.

Faculty of Teaching Russian as a Foreign Language

For those beginning to study Russian or aiming to improve their knowledge and skills, Pushkin State Russian Language Institute offers various forms of Russian language courses. The coursework is demanding.

Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Postgraduate Programs

If you have already studied Russian language and literature, aim to gain a deep understanding of Russian and foreign cultures, plan to obtain a higher philological education at the bachelor’s

How to Apply to Pushkin State Russian Language Institute in 2026?

For Tuition free

The legislation of the Russian Federation allows certain categories of foreign citizens to study in higher education programs at the expense of the federal budget of the Russian Federation, i.e., free of charge.

Information on the possibility of admission for foreign citizens under the general procedure and within the quota can be found on the official website for the university admissions campaign in Russia, “University Admissions”:

University Admissions | For Foreign Citizens

Procedure for Enrollment Through the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation Without Entrance Exams

Foreign citizens who are admitted to study at the expense of the Russian federal budget are enrolled at the Institute through nominations from the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation without entrance exams. The enrollment deadlines for such citizens are determined by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation in agreement with the Institute.

Provision of Scholarships

The distribution of state scholarships is handled by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation.

For Contract

Foreign citizens applying to the Institute under contracts for paid educational services must fill out and submit an application for admission within the established deadline.

Application Deadlines

• For Bachelor’s programs
  until August 20, 2026
• For Master’s programs (full-time format)
  until August 20, 2026
• For postgraduate programs
  until July 29, 2026

Application Submission Methods

Unified Portal of State and Municipal Services

In-person Submission

Address of the Admissions Office:
6 Akademika Volgina Street, Moscow

Postal Service

Address of the Admissions Office:
6 Akademika Volgina Street, Moscow

Entrance Examinations

When admitting foreign citizens and stateless persons to bachelor’s degree programs for places under contracts for paid educational services, the Institute conducts entrance examinations in the form of an exam.

More about entrance examinations

Exams for Foreign Citizens and Stateless Persons

Russian Language

Literature

Foreign Language

List of Documents Required for Admission

When submitting documents for admission to a program of study, a foreign citizen or stateless person shall indicate in their application the details of an identity document, or a document certifying the identity of a foreign citizen in the Russian Federation or the identity of a stateless person in the Russian Federation in accordance with Article 10 of Federal Law №. 115-FZ of July 25, 2002 “On the Legal Status of Foreign Citizens in the Russian Federation” (hereinafter – a document certifying the identity of a foreign citizen), and shall submit, in accordance with subclause 1 of clause 68 of the Admission Procedure, an original or copy of the document certifying identity and citizenship, or a document certifying the identity of a foreign citizen.

Foreign citizens who are admitted to study on the basis of international treaties shall submit, in addition to the documents specified in clause 68 of the Admission Procedure, documents confirming that they fall within the categories of persons specified in the relevant international treaties.

When applying for admission in accordance with Article 17 of Federal Law №. 99-FZ, the relevant applicant shall submit, in addition to the documents specified in clause 68 of the Admission Procedure, originals or copies of the documents provided for in Article 17 of Federal Law №. 99-FZ.

Foreign citizens who are admitted to study at the expense of the Russian federal budget are enrolled at the Institute through nominations from the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation without entrance exams. The enrollment deadlines for such citizens are determined by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation in agreement with the Institute. The distribution of state scholarships is managed by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation.

When Submitting Documents, Foreign Citizens Must Provide the Following Documents:

Identity Document

A scanned copy of the page of the identity document of the candidate, recognized by the Russian Federation as such, containing a photograph and personal data (in *.JPEG format) for the purpose of issuing an invitation to enter the Russian Federation. The document must be valid for no less than 1 year and 6 months from the date of entry into the Russian Federation.

Education Document*

A copy of the education document indicating the subjects studied and the grades (scores) received, along with its supplement, with a notarized translation of these documents into Russian.

*If the education document cannot be obtained before the application deadline, a document with a notarized translation into Russian must be attached, containing information on the level of education and grades for the last six months, as well as the expected date of receiving the education document (the original or a certified copy of the education document must be submitted after it is obtained).

School students must submit a certificate of enrollment in their final year of school, with grades for the last six months.

Visa Support

Candidates from visa countries must obtain a visa at the consular section of the Russian Embassy using the Institute’s invitation and arrive at the Institute by the beginning of the academic year.

Attention!

Upon arrival at the Institute, the applicant must provide the documents listed above. Please, ensure that the FIRST AND LAST NAME of the foreign citizen in all documents translated into Russian must match exactly as it appears in the ENTRY VISA to the Russian Federation.

Admissions Office

Learn Russian with Convenient Workbooks

The Pushkin State Russian Language Institute Printing House produces workbooks for Russian as a Foreign Language classes: convenient format, legible fonts, and paper that is pleasant to write on.

Choose the necessary workbook or teaching aid in the online store, place your order – and in a short time, you will receive your ready-made workbook for self-study, classroom assignments, and preparation for Russian as a Foreign Language testing.

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