International Admissions

May I get a scholarship?

There're only government scholarships, the university itself doesn't provide scholarships (grants, discounts, etc.).

There are only 2 ways to get a scholarship: 

1. To get a scholarship from the Ministry of Science and Higher Education scholarship (so-called quota) that covers tuition fees as well. 

To apply for the quota of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education by the link. 

2. To win the International Olympiad "Open Doors: Russian Scholarship project Open Doors: Russian Scholarship project (Master and PhD programs). 

In case you win, you'll get a scholarship for the next academic year.

NB: The university doesn't provide recommendation letters, primary acceptances etc. for scholarship applications.

How do I transfer from my university to Sechenov University?

Transfers may only be accepted from other Russian universities, it's not possible to transfer from abroad. For any further questions concerning your transfer, please contact perevod@student.sechenov.ru.

NB: You can't transfer your scholarship to Sechenov.

When does the application process begin?

Admissions usually begin in June, and close by September. In case the admissions' period is extended, the announcement on it is published at the university website.

How do I apply for admission to SU?

You may apply online, in your personal applicant account. You fill in all the stages, upload the required documents, and submit your application there. It's also possible to apply in person at the admission committee, but you can't apply by email.

How long do I have to wait for a visa invitation?

An invitation for visa may only be issued after your enrollment in the university. You'll need to contact the migration department invitation@staff.sechenov.ru then and submit the required documents. Once the migration department accepts your documents, it will take them 21 working days to get you an invitation.

I applied and I didn't get a contract, what should I do?

First of all, please make sure you've actually requested the contract in your personal account. If you did, waited for some time, but still didn't get it, please contact the admission committee in the Chat section in your account.

I want to enter SU, what do I have to do?

You should choose a program, check the documents required, then apply timely following the steps mentioned above.

Where can I find information on the educational programs?

You may check it here - https://international.sechenov.ru/

What level of Russian language proficiency is required for admission to SU?

If you intend to study in Russian, you should be fluent in Russian.

If you intend to study in English, you just need some basic Russian for everyday communication.

There's an entrance exam in Russian for undergraduate programs in both cases.

No language certificate (IELTS or other) is required.

I'm graduating from Master this year, and I'd like to continue my studies, may I?

You may apply for PhD program in your field or other non clinical medicine field upon graduation from Master.

What documents do I have to submit in order to be admitted to SU?

The following original documents are required to be provided to the Admission Committee:

1. Your passport and its notarized translation into Russian;

2. Your education certificate with consular legalization or bearing the Apostille stamp. More information on documents legalization: http://nic.gov.ru/en/proc/nic/legalize. Please note, education certificates obtained in the Russian Federation do not require legalization, Apostille stamps or Certificates of Recognition.

3. Notarized translation of the education certificate into Russian. 

4. Certificate of recognition of foreign education. It is provided by the Main State Center for Education Evaluation (Glavekspertcentr). Here you will find information on how to get the Certificate of Recognition: http://nic.gov.ru/en/proc/nic. 

All documents issued outside Russia must be legalized prior to submission in accordance with the law of the Russian Federation: undergo consular legalization (in the Consulate of the Russian Federation in the country where the document was issued) or bear an Apostille stamp (for documents issued in the countries that are parties to The Hague Convention). Original documents rather than copies should be legalized! 
Please note that every country has its own requirements of legalization and recognition of education certificates.

Does Sechenov University provide a dormitory?

Accommodation at Sechenov University dormitories is limited due to a big number of students from other Russian cities and abroad. The priority is given to state-funded students, but others may also apply for a place and get it in case there're places available. It's possible to apply for a place at the dormitory in your student account. We suggest applying for a place in advance and coming to Moscow by the beginning of the academic year to enhance your chances to get a place.

Do I need a health insurance?

Yes, health insurance is a must, you can find the list of insurance companies that meet University requerements below:

1) Reso;
2) Energogarant;
3) Kapital Life;
4) Lexgarant;
5) Rosgosstrah.

Contacts 

How to contact us?

Email: admission@staff.sechenov.ru

or in the Telegram channel for International Applicants!

Admission Committee:

Tel.: +7 (495) 622-98-20

Email: pk@staff.sechenov.ru