Faculties of international relations in the universities of Moscow and St. Petersburg are considered among the most prestigious in Russian higher education. Most applicants dream of entering MGIMO, Moscow State University or St. Petersburg State University at this faculty.
Working in the international arena as a diplomat is the dream of many applicants who apply for the faculties of the Moscow Region in Russian universities. However, in order to successfully enter prestigious universities, applicants must not only pass the Unified State Examination with high scores, but also pass additional entrance tests, in most cases this is a foreign language exam.
About the Faculty of International Relations
After graduating from the Faculty of International Relations, who then to work? For the most part, this question is of interest to both applicants entering the faculty of the Moscow Region and their parents.
Graduates of international relations departments in the universities of Moscow and St. Petersburg, for the most part, begin to build their careers in embassies located on the territory of Russia. And also inRussian embassies in foreign countries.
Faculty of International Relations, St. Petersburg State University
The Department of Defense at St. Petersburg University is one of the recognized leading centers for diplomacy in the world. Every year, more than 1000 students from different cities of Russia and the world study within the walls of the faculty.
The faculty offers one undergraduate program and more than 10 master's programs, which are taught in both Russian and English. The structure of the faculty also includes 6 departments, among them such as:
- world politics;
- European Studies;
- and others.
To enter the bachelor's program at the Faculty of International Relations of St Petersburg University, you must successfully pass the unified state exam in foreign language, Russian language and history. The minimum score for each subject should be 65. However, in order to enter the budgetary basis of education, applicants need to score much more serious scores.
The cost of education on a paid basis for Russian citizens is 290,000 rubles a year. For foreign citizens, the cost of education is 328,000 rubles per year.
Faculty of the Moscow State Institute of International Relations
The Faculty of International Relations of MGIMO is the most famous place for education of a diplomat in Russia.
The structure of the faculty consists of 16 departments, among which are:
- diplomacy;
- world economy;
- physical education;
- oriental studies and others.
Teachers of the Faculty of International Relations in the majority have a scientific degree, and are also recognized experts in international relations. In addition, it is worth noting that most of the current diplomats representing Russia in embassies in other countries are MGIMO graduates.
In order to enter the faculty's bachelor's program, applicants must submit documents that include certificates of successful passing of the Unified State Examination. The minimum number of points for each of the subjects is 70. In order to enroll on a budgetary basis, a higher number of points is required for each of the exams. In addition, all applicants pass additional entrance tests in a foreign language.
Faculty of World Politics, Moscow State University. M. V. Lomonosov
The Faculty of International Relations at Moscow universities is a prestigious and fairly popular destination for applicants.
The Faculty of World Politics at Moscow University was originally the Faculty of International Relations, which was soon separated and transformed into the now famous MGIMO University. However, after some time, professors and specialists in the field of diplomacy decided to recreate the faculty at the main university in Russia.
Education at the faculty is built on all three levels of educational programs, including undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate studies. Applicants have the opportunity to do ason a budgetary basis of training, and on a contractual basis. The cost of training on a contractual basis is 350,000 rubles per year. For admission to the bachelor's degree, applicants, in addition to the Unified State Examination, must also pass additional tests conducted by the university itself.
At the Faculty of International Relations at a Moscow university, most of the teachers are professors and distinguished figures in the diplomatic industry.
