Department of Doctoral and Postgraduate Studies

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 + a diploma

• 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 without a diploma

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

Accommodation in student’s dormitory