Question by OfficeFanatic!: Attending school in Russia?
In about 3 years, Im gonna start college. I really wish to attend a school in Russia. Currently I live in the US, BUT I do have Russian citizenship. Im wondering what are my chances of getting in and how much school usually costs there. Also are there dorms?
I want to attend Moscow State University Lomonosov.. (МГУ)
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Answer by Edward N.
Best of luck getting into МГУ. You might have the best grades in US, but to get into that University you need connections or money. Even a foreign student has to jump through hoops in order to get into it. I suggest you start researching now and start finding out if there is anybody in your family that knows somebody that knows somebody…. http://www.msu.ru/en/admissions/
The bureaucracy and corruption at МГУ is in full effect so be prepared. I am definitely not trying to discourage you in any way, just presenting reality.
Best of Luck to you!
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Arsan Lupin says
Your GPA in high school will obviously have an effect on admission – I suggest you start working towards a 4.0 now. What level of bribery, extortion, and/or cronyism might be required is not something I would be fully qualified to address – you can count on that level being above zero.
Yes, there are dorms – "hall of residence". Apparently they vary in cost, starting at $ 75/month
As for the real costs, that's easy – but not simple:
Russian Language Standard Programme
September 2009–June 2010
1. Full-Time Tuition — 26 academic hours per week :
Academic Year (38 weeks): $ 3870*
Autumn Semester (16 weeks): $ 1770*
Spring Semester (22 weeks): $ 2470*
Other Periods (4 weeks minimum): $ 120 a week
2. Part-Time Tuition — 18 academic hours per week:
Academic Year (38 weeks): $ 3070*
Other Periods (4 weeks minimum): $ 95 a week
* If paid in one instalment. If paid in several instalments, course fees are calculated at the rate of $ 120 per week for full-time tuition and $ 95 per week for part-time tuition.
Pre-University Programme
One academic year programme: September 2009–June 2010
1. Preparation for Undergraduate Studies: $ 3770*
2. Preparation for Postgraduate Studies (except Science and Economics): $ 3770*
3. Preparation for Postgraduate Studies in Science and Economics: $ 3970*
One and a half academic year programme: March 2010–June 2011
Preparation for Undergraduate and Postgraduate Studies: $ 4870*
* If paid in one installment. If paid in several installments, course fees are calculated at the rate of the Russian Language Standard Programme.
Russian Language Summer Programmes
July–August 2010
1. Full-Time Tuition (24 academic hours per week): $ 195 per week
2. Part-Time Tuition (20 academic hours per week): $ 170 per week
Your expenses can be estimated as follows:
Preparatory course in the Russian language and main subjects in the CIS (September, 1st – June, 30th ) – see the price list.
Faculty tuition fee – see the price list.
Cost of accommodation in a hall of residence – from $ 75 per month (according to the living conditions).
Cost of medical certificate and AIDS test – $ 75.
Health insurance or contract on medical service -from $ 150.
Russian language test – $ 40 – $ 50.
Cost of examination of the academic documentation -from $ 40.
Translation of academic documentation -from $ 20.
International students do not get a scholarship. Borrowing books from the library of the University is free of charge.