Preparatory Programs for Foreign Students

Preparatory Programs for Foreign Students

Applicants from both neighboring and distant countries are welcome to enroll in a preparatory program for admission to Vernadsky University. International students will study the Russian language, scientific communication, Russian culture, and specialized subjects on their chosen field of study.

Preparatory Program Highlights:

• Affordable tuition fees.
• Accommodation in university dormitories.
• Personal tablet for continuous access to learning materials and use in classes.
• Small groups.
• Professors with extensive experience.
• Personalized guidance on academic and everyday issues
• Immersive exposure to Russian culture and Russian-speaking environment.
• Completion of the program with final exams.
• Certificates of completion issued to students who pass the final exams.

The number of students that Vernadsky University can accept for preparatory programs is strictly limited by the number of places in Vernadsky University dormitories, so the recruitment of candidates ends as places are filled.

Additional Costs:

• State duty for visa extension (1,920 RUB).
• Medical insurance.
• Fingerprinting (dactyloscopy).
• Dormitory payment.
• Medical examination.
• Additional study materials.

Required Documents:

After filling out the online application form, scanned copies of the documents and their notarized Russian translations must be sent to preparatory@rgunh.ru.

• Application form
• Passport copy (page with the photo) with a notarized Russian translation of that page. The passport must be valid for at least 18 months from the expected entry date into Russia, either February or September 2025.
• Educational certificate with transcript. Notarized translations of both the educational certificate and transcript into Russian.
• Recent digital photo in full_name.jpg format. The photo should be taken within the current calendar year.
• All original documents, including three color passport-sized photos, must be presented upon arrival to complete enrollment in the preparatory program.

Health Requirements for Dormitory Accommodation:

Students must provide a health certificate from licensed medical facilities authorized by the Russian Ministry of Health, confirming fitness for communal living. The certificate must include compulsory fluorography, absence of infectious diseases (tuberculosis, HIV, hepatitis B, measles) and vaccination records.