Lomonosov Moscow State University: Courses, Fees & Admission 2025

Lomonosov Moscow State University Admissions

Enrollment in Lomonosov Moscow State University for Bachelor’s, Specialist’s, Master’s, and Postgraduate (PhD, Doctoral) programs are based on a competitive process. Admission decisions are made based on the results of entrance exams.

• To gain admission to the Bachelor and Specialist programs at Lomonosov Moscow State University, you must pass the exam related to your chosen field of study.
• The same exam result can be used to apply for 5 undergraduate or specialist programs simultaneously.
• Make sure to specify your enrollment priorities in order of preference.
• Entrance exams for Master’s programs are course-specific.
• You can apply to as many Master’s programs as you wish.

To apply for admission to MSU, Indian students must gather the following documents:

• Academic Documents (Original preferred):
  • Bachelor’s (BSc/BA) and Specialist’s Programs: General secondary education or secondary vocational education documents.
  • Master’s (MSc/MA) Programs: Higher education documents equivalent to a Bachelor’s or Specialist’s degree.
  • Postgraduate (PhD, Doctoral) Programs: Higher education documents equivalent to a Specialist or Master’s degree.
• Notarized Russian Translations: Translation of academic documents, including transcripts, indicating subjects studied, grades, and credits received.
• Identity Proof: Copy of a valid passport or national ID.
• Photo: A recent 30x40 mm photo in PDF, JPG, PNG, or BMP format (black and white or color), with a white background, strictly full-face, and without headgear.
• Name Change Documentation (if applicable): If your educational documents have a different name, include notarized translations of these documents.

Legalization and Recognition for Lomonosov Moscow State University

Check out the legalization requirements for Indian students planning to study in Lomonosov Moscow State University:

• Document Legalization:
  • Foreign educational documents must be legalized unless exempted by Russian Federation treaties or laws.
  • To complete the recognition process, prepare a valid ID for entering Russia and your previous education documents with annexes.
• Education Recognition:
  • Submit an electronic application for recognizing foreign education documents as meeting MSU’s admission requirements.
  • Apply through the online platform for free of charge service.
  • If you already have a recognition certificate issued by the Main State Center for Education Evaluation, this step is not required.
• Certification of Translations:
  • Notarized translations of educational documents must be provided.
  • You may also upload additional documents, such as certificates for continuing education, professional programs, or academic internships, including those from foreign institutions.
  • Alternatively, these translations can be certified by the Russian Embassy or Consulate in the country where the documents were issued.

How to Apply to Lomonosov Moscow State University?

You can submit your application through one of the following ways:

1. Remotely:
   • Register on the MSU online platform and complete all sections of the electronic form.
   • A personalized application form for first-year admissions will be automatically generated.
   • Download, sign, and upload the form to the system.
2. Postal Service:
   • Contact the Admissions Office of your chosen Faculty to request the application form.
   • The form will be emailed to you.
3. In Person: Submit the documents directly to your chosen faculty at MSU.

If your education documents (secondary or higher education) will be issued after the application deadline, submit an official letter from your school, college, or university confirming your graduation in 2025 and the expected date of receiving your diploma. Upload this letter in place of the educational documents on the MSU online platform.

If you have submitted the required admission documents (educational certificates and identity documents) through Moscow State University’s online platforms, you must present the original documents to the Admissions Committee of your Faculty upon arrival in Moscow.

• Study Contract: After passing the entrance exams, students sign a study contract for the full duration of their program. Enrollment is confirmed after signing the contract and paying the tuition fees for the first semester.
• Preparatory Course: For students pursuing programs taught in Russian without prior proficiency, the Institute of Russian Language and Culture offers a preparatory course.