Exchange Program

HOW TO CHOOSE A COURSE

OTHER TERMS

Transfer from the airport upon arrival
and to the airport upon departure

Paid by the students
upon arrival in the amount of 35 USD.

Accommodation

Provided on Campus in twin rooms.
Cost is about 250 USD per month.
Payment by cash (Russian rubles)
or by card (Visa, MasterCard)
in the Dormitory upon arrival.
May be paid in parts each month.

For more information and the course cost
for visiting individuals,
please contact International Office
at international@universitas.ru

WHO CAN APPLY

Semester Fulfillment Requirement:

· The program is for students who are already enrolled in a higher education institution and would like to conduct studies for one semester at the ISS.

· This program is open to 4-year college or university students who are currently studying at their home universities as full-time students and have completed two (2) semesters (or the equivalent) before the nomination/application period.

· For transfer students or graduate students, a minimum of one semester's results from the university must appear on the official transcripts.

Minimum English Requirement

Students have to know enough English in order to attend the classes. We do not require any test proving your level of English but mind that you need, at least, a CEF level “B1”. “B2” is recommended.

Minimum GPA Requirement (4.0 scale)

For exchange students, we trust that partner Universities are going to do a selection. Your institution decides who to send.

Terminology

Exchange students are those who are nominated by an overseas university under the bilateral exchange agreement. Exchange program candidates can apply through the International Office of their home university. Tuition is paid to the home university, and in most cases, the application and documentation fee is waived.

Visiting individuals - Students those who are planning to attend for a semester NOT through the student exchange channel. Tuition is paid to MSSES/RANEPA, and the application and documentation fee should be paid at the time of application.

APPLICATION PROCESS (EXCHANGE)

STEP 1

To be eligible for an exchange with the MSSES or ISS of the RANEPA, you must be a registered student at one of our partner universities. Many partnership agreements are subject-specific, so check that the agreement with MSSES or ISS of RANEPA is in your subject area. The International Office at your home university will be able to provide you with help and advice.

STEP 2

Check our courses catalog to see whether we offer courses that fit with your study program at your home institution. Discuss your courses choices with your home academic advisor.

STEP 3

Your university must officially nominate you by email before you can apply. The nomination should include your full name, contact details, subject area, level of study, whether you wish to come for Fall semester or Spring semester. You will then be contacted by the International Office and advised on the application process.

Semester in Moscow offers a wide array of courses across disciplines for undergraduate and graduate students. Russian language training is available at all levels, and students can also enroll in ISS’s Russian-taught courses if their command of the language is strong enough.

APPLICATION PERIOD