Preparatory Department
At the Preparatory Department, international applicants whose first language is not Russian or who do not meet the Russian language condition can be offered to take a course in the Russian language to achieve an appropriate level, as well as in some special subjects to improve their knowledge and skills in the subjects related to the chosen specialities.
On passing their finals and being interviewed for a course of study, international applicants are admitted into their areas of speciality.
Foreign nationals can apply for doing a course at the Preparatory Department from 1 August to 1 October.
The period of study at the Preparatory Department is from 1 October to 30 June.