Admission to Lomonosov Moscow State University begins with selecting the correct bachelor’s, specialist, master’s, doctoral or preparatory study route. Applicants must check the language of instruction, faculty rules, entrance examination requirements and exact tuition fee for the selected program. Since many programs are Russian-taught, international students may need preparatory Russian-language study before entering a degree program.

Bachelor’s and specialist applicants must submit recognized secondary school documents, passport details, translated documents, language proof and any faculty-specific materials. Master’s applicants need a relevant bachelor’s or specialist degree and may need entrance examinations or interviews. Doctoral applicants need a relevant previous degree, research direction and faculty approval. After admission, students must complete enrollment, arrange visa documents, pay tuition where applicable and plan housing, insurance and living costs.

Admission Details

• MSU is a public research university.
• It is located in Moscow, Russia.
• It was established in 1755.
• It is one of Russia’s most prestigious universities.
• Many programs are Russian-taught.
• Some internationally oriented options may be available by faculty.
• Preparatory Russian-language study may be required for international students.
• Tuition varies strongly by faculty and program.
• Many international bachelor’s and specialist programs cost around RUB 300,000 to RUB 600,000 per year.
• Many master’s programs cost around RUB 350,000 to RUB 650,000 per year.
• High-demand programs may cost more.
• Estimated monthly living cost in Moscow is around RUB 55,000 to RUB 90,000 or more.
• Admission may include entrance exams or interviews.
• Doctoral admission requires research fit and faculty approval.