MGIMO University offers 25 postgraduate programs within 9 courses.
You can choose between two forms of postgraduate education in MGIMO
- Full-time student
Peculiarities:- Education programs are offered in Russian
- You should visit the lectures
- Examinations are held after the training
- You should complete the pedagogical practice
- It is possible to write the thesis in English
- There is a State Final examination
- You obtain a PhD degree
- Part-time student
Peculiarities:- Education is remote
- You don’t need to visit the lectures
- You can get consultations of your supervisor
- You should take three exams (foreign language, philosophy and specialization) during three years
- You don’t need any pedagogical practice
- There is no State Final examination
- You obtain a PhD degree
Admission rules and regulations 2020
Required documents
- Application
- Profile paper
- Passport (with visa + migration card)
- Previous degree document (MA or Specialist degree)
- Two 3x4 cm photos
- Medical certificate, confirming that you have disabilities (if so)
- The list with your personal achievements for getting extra points and confirming documents (recording rules are provided in Appendix 1)
How do I apply? Step-by-step instruction
- Choose the course and program you want to apply for
- Choose your potential supervisor and sign the application with him and with the head of the department
- Write a motivation letter and sign it as well as the application
- Fill in Appendix1 and collect the documents, proving your achievements
- Bring all the documents to Post-graduate studies department of MGIMO University according to the campaign schedule (rooms 1043, 1066)
For entering the University you must ask for a pass via email: aspirant@inno.mgimo.ru
Please write your full name and the day of visit. Don’t forget to bring your passport!
Entrance examinations in 2020
- Foreign language – 07.09.2020
- Philosophy – 10.09.2020
- Specialty exam – 14.09.2020
Education fees
- For associated researcher seeking a PhD degree the fee accounts for 246 000 rubles per year
- For a Full-time program the fee accounts for more than 412 000 rubles depending on a department
Head of the department

Natalia Khokhlova
Contacts
For information on document certification requirements (depending on the country of residence) contact us at nostrification@my.mgimo.ru
+7 495 229-53-90
+7 495 234-83-84
Room: 1043, 1066