Moscow State University is rightfully considered the most prestigious educational institution in Russia. Every year, thousands of applicants wish to become students of Lomonosov Moscow State University. The secret lies in the highly qualified teachers who make up the teaching staff, and in the rich history of the university, as well as in the high appreciation of the MSU diploma in the labor market. It is not easy to enter Moscow State University both for undergraduate and graduate and postgraduate programs, however, most applicants believe that it is worth it. Every year, the competition for a place in bachelor's and master's programs is only growing.
Faculties of Moscow State University
The structure of the university includes more than 30 institutes and faculties. Among the faculties of Moscow State University there are:
- Department of Economics;
- legal;
- Department of Political Science;
- high school television;
- Faculty of Arts;
- geological;
- mechanical-mathematical and many others.
Each faculty of the university has its own rich history. For example, the history of the journalism faculty of Moscow State University began back in 1947, when the faculty first opened its doors as a department of journalism, then still part of the philological faculty. And just 5 years later, the department was transformed into an independent faculty.
Passing points
Applicants have the opportunity to enter Moscow State University, as in most Russian universities, with the help of USE scores. The passing scores of 2017 were published on the official website of the university in a special section for applicants.
Here are some of the passing scores for MSU undergraduate programs in 2017:
- for the art history program implemented at the Faculty of History, the passing score left 335 out of 400 possible;
- for the program of clinical psychology, implemented on the basis of the Faculty of Psychology, the passing score was 329 out of 400 possible;
- at the faculty of journalism passing score - 346;
- for the direction "General Medicine" of the Faculty of Fundamental Medicine, the passing score was 469 out of 500 possible.
It is worth noting that the above passing scores were valid for admission to the budgetary basis of education.
For each faculty of Moscow State University there is a list of the Unified State Examination, which must be passed for admission to the training programs of this faculty. In addition, a number of programs also require additional entrance exams, for example, to the Faculty of Journalism.
Costlearning
You can enter the undergraduate and graduate programs of Moscow State University (both on a budgetary basis and on a paid basis) in parallel to increase your chances of getting a university student card. The passing scores for the paid tuition basis are significantly lower.
The cost of studying at the Faculty of Philology at the undergraduate level is 325,000 rubles, for a year of study in the master's program you will have to pay from 190,000 to 325,000 rubles, depending on the direction. The tuition fee for a bachelor's degree in the Faculty of Law is 350,000 rubles, in a master's program a year of study costs 325,000 rubles.
The cost of education at the Faculty of Arts is 330,000 rubles. At the bachelor's degree in a higher business school, education costs 400,000 rubles a year. A master's degree at the faculty of a higher business school costs 350,000 rubles a year. The cost of studying for a bachelor's degree at a higher school of translation is 325,000 rubles per year. Students of Moscow State University studying on a paid basis at the faculty of the Moscow School of Economics must pay 380,000 rubles a year: both for undergraduate and graduate programs. The cost specified in the contract between the student and the university does not change during the entire period of study.
Open Day at Moscow State University
Annually, the university holds open days. Applicants have the opportunity to visit the faculties they are interested in, communicate with students and teachers. Open days at Moscow State University are held according to the schedule indicated on the official website of the educational institution. Information alsocan be found in the admissions section of each individual faculty.
Each faculty of Moscow State University has its own date for holding an open day, in addition, open days held for all applicants are recorded. Videos are available for viewing by everyone on the official website of the university.
Preparation for admission
MGU offers applicants special pre-university training courses aimed at training applicants to successfully pass the exam, as well as additional entrance tests.
University-wide courses to prepare for admission to the faculties of Moscow State University are designed for students studying in grades 9, 10, 11. To enter the courses, students must pass an entrance test, which determines their level of preparation. In addition, each individual department of the university has its own preparatory courses.
For example, the Faculty of Mechanics and Mathematics offers the following preparatory programs:
- small mekhmat;
- evening math school;
- summer school of small mekhmat.
Physics Department offers an evening physics school for students. In these courses, students can improve their knowledge of physics, as well as prepare for the successful passing of the exam. The Faculty of Chemistry created a school for young chemists to prepare schoolchildren for exams in chemistry. In order to successfully enter both Moscow State University and other higher educational institutions, a complete list of pre-university training courses can be found onthe official website of the university, the website of faculties and institutes.
Admission Committee
In order to enter Moscow State University: both for undergraduate and graduate, specialist, postgraduate programs, you must submit documents to the university admissions office on time.
The chairman of the central selection committee is the rector of the university Sadovnichiy V. A. The selection committee is located in the main building of Moscow State University. Branches for faculties are located in their buildings, addresses and phone numbers of admissions committees are posted on the official website of the university.
It is quite possible to enter Moscow State University for both undergraduate and graduate studies. Diligent preparation, great desire will help to fulfill the dream of each applicant. A large number of areas for training specialists, professional teachers and well-equipped faculties allow MSU to produce highly qualified specialists who are valued in the labor market both in Russia and abroad.
