Along with Russian citizens, the following categories of foreign citizens are eligible to participate in the budget competition:
- Citizens of Belarus, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan
- Citizens of the Republic of Armenia, the Republic of Uzbekistan, the Republic of Moldova, the Republic of Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan who hold a residence permit to Russia and permanently live in the territory of the Russian Federation
- Foreign nationals who have confirmed their status as a compatriot, meaning they have a direct ancestor who lived on the territory of Russia, the Russian republic, the RSFSR, or the USSR in the past.
The algorithm for budget receipts is equal to that of Russian citizens
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Submit your application in one of the following ways within the following timeframe:
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Attach color scans of original copies of the following documents:
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Wait for the results of our review of your application documents and admission to the entrance exams. | |
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Take the entrance exams online or face to face. The list of exams varies depending on the program you choose: Bachelor’s degree, specialty, basic higher education; | |
➄ | Monitor the competition lists | |
➅ | Submit the original educational documents to the Admissions Committee within the specified timeframe. |
NUST MISIS welcomes foreign citizens and compatriots living abroad for training each year, within the quota set by the Government of the Russian Federation.
State funding within the quota covers the full cost of education for the entire period, including the cost of training in the preparatory department for foreign citizens who do not speak Russian. Scholarship holders are provided with accommodation at prices set for students studying on budget places (currently, the cost ranges from 1,900 to 3,500 rubles per month, depending on the type of accommodation and living conditions), and a monthly academic scholarship is paid as well. All other expenses, such as travel, registration and translation of documents, obtaining and extending a study visa, insurance, meals, etc., are covered by the scholars at their own expense.
Within the framework of the government scholarship, admission to the following programs is available:
Taught in Russian:
- Bachelor’s degree, specialty, basic higher education
- Master’s degree, specialized higher education
- Postgraduate studies
Taught in English:
It is also possible for winners and prize winners of the Open Doors Olympiad to enroll in free bachelor’s, master’s, and postgraduate programs. For more detailed information about the Olympiad and its conditions, please visit the website.
The algorithm for admission based on the intergovernmental quota.
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From September 15th 2026 to December 15th 2026 (for the CIS countries, Abkhazia, Ukraine and South Ossetia) and to January 15th, 2027 (all other countries) please register on the education-in-russia.com website and fill out the online application form in your personal account. When filling out the form, please select the NUST MISIS study program as your priority. We also recommend adding up to 5 additional universities as backup options. If you are not sure about your Russian level, sign up for the preparatory course (for this, be sure to indicate a special field in the application.) Additionally, NUST MISIS offers programs where you can study in English. After filling out all the required fields in the form, upload a color photo of yourself and print, sign, and scan the completed application. | |
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Upload the necessary documents to your personal account: a completed application form, a copy of your passport, education documents, and documents on individual achievements such as diplomas, certificates, and a list of scientific publications. Also, provide a letter of recommendation from NUST MISIS if applicable. All documents in a foreign language must be translated into Russian and notarized. You can find more information on the official website of NUST MISIS. | |
➂ | Apply for verification before the deadline and expect an invitation to selection tests (or an online interview) from the Russian Center for Science and Culture (RCSC or Russian House) or the Embassy of the Russian Federation in your country. |
Detailed instructions for registering in the system can be found on the website.
Video instructions for completing an application on education-in-russia.com can also be found. The procedure for selecting foreign citizens in the education quota is available to download.
If you have additional questions about the competitive selection process for training within the quota, please contact the representative offices of Rossotrudnichestvo or the diplomatic missions of the Russian Federation.
Information about the admission algorithm for quotas can be found on the following link.
Contact information from NUST MISIS
Li Elina ValeryevnaChief specialist in professional guidance and work with applicants | welcome@misis.ru |
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Submit an application in one of the following ways within the following timeframe:
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Attach color scans of the originals of the following documents:
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➂ | Wait for the results of reviewing your documents and take admission to the entrance tests. | |
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Take the entrance exams either online or intramural. The exact list of exams will depend on the study program you choose. | |
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In case of a successful completion of the entrance exams, sign a training contract and pay for at least one semester of studies. You can find the cost of your training here. | |
➅ | After receiving the payment, the university will send you an invitation. This process usually takes 5 to 6 weeks. | |
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After obtaining a visa, you will need to come in person to provide the original documents listed below:
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