Submit Application Since 2018 St Petersburg State University has been helping foreign citizens prepare for the main educational programs to obtain Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Russian.
And receive the Student Starter pack to take TORFL free if you want to get enrolled in additional education program
All students who enroll in the program not only receive the best education, but also invaluable experience in communication and learning with leading University teachers, well-designed curricula, bonuses for admission, a voucher for free testing in Russian as a foreign language, modern software, new comfortable classes, an extensive library and a rich vibrant student life.
Training period: 10 months
Total hours: 1080 hours
Cost of education (2024/2025): full-time – 272,000 rubles a year
Training format (2024/2025): full-time
Training schedule: from September 01 to June 30 (2 semesters)
Acceptance of applications: from 01/15/2024 to 08/28/2024 for offline studying
Bonuses: a voucher for free TORFL testing, gift products with the University logo
Basic discipline: Russian language
Additional disciplines: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry
Training period: 10 months
Total hours: 1080 hours
Cost of education (2024/2025): full-time – 272,000 rubles a year
Training format (2024/2025): full-time
Training schedule: from September 01 to June 30 (2 semesters)
Acceptance of applications: from 01/15/2024 to 08/28/2024 for offline studying
Bonuses: a voucher for free TORFL testing, gift products with the University logo
Basic discipline: Russian language
Additional disciplines: Mathematics, Physics, Computer science
Training period: 10 months
Total hours: 1080 hours
Cost of education (2024/2025): full-time – 272,000 rubles a year
Training format (2024/2025): full-time
Training schedule: from September 01 to June 30 (2 semesters)
Acceptance of applications: from 01/15/2024 to 08/28/2024 for offline studying
Bonuses: a voucher for free TORFL testing, gift products with the University logo
Basic discipline: Russian language
Additional disciplines: Social Studies, History, Literature
Training period: 10 months
Total hours: 1080 hours
Cost of education (2024/2025): full-time – 272,000 rubles a year
Training format (2024/2025): full-time
Training schedule: from September 01 to June 30 (2 semesters)
Acceptance of applications: from 01/15/2024 to 08/28/2024 for offline studying
Bonuses: a voucher for free TORFL testing, gift products with the University logo
Basic discipline: Russian language
Additional disciplines: Social Studies, History, Mathematics
Training period: 10 months
Total hours: 1080 hours
Cost of education (2024/2025): full-time – 272,000 rubles a year
Training format (2024/2025): full-time
Training schedule: from September 01 to June 30 (2 semesters)
Acceptance of applications: from 01/15/2024 to 08/28/2024 for offline studying
Bonuses: a voucher for free TORFL testing, gift products with the University logo Basic discipline Russian language
Basic discipline: Russian language
Additional disciplines: Physics, Chemistry, Biology
The training course lasts for 2 semesters in a historical place – Peterhof (the historical suburb near St Petersburg). During the training students learn basic terminology and grammatical structures of the academic language of the three disciplines in their field of specialization. The training is provided by best teachers from St Petersburg State University, who are ready to invest in each student a huge amount of knowledge and share their experience and wisdom.
Learning Russian as a Foreign Language
Learning Russian as a Foreign Language + 3 general education subjects from the student's area of specialization
Russian as a foreign language test (TRKI-1 level), which gives the maximum number of points for admission to St Petersburg State University for the main training programs, is mandatory for students to pass the final certification in the Russian language. Students will also take tests in specialized subjects in the end of Second semester. The Certificate proving the First level of proficiency in Russian language is necessary for foreign applicants to study at a Russian university. Students, who have successfully completed the preparatory course, are issued a certificate of St Petersburg State University of the established sample on the completion of the DOP "The Preparatory Department for foreign citizens".
- A copy of the applicant's identity document. The passport must be valid for at least 18 months from the date of applying for the visa
- The document confirming applicant’s education with corresponding appendices
- 3x4 photo
- A document of the medical institution of the applicant's country of residence confirming the absence of medical contraindications for training, including a certificate from a psychiatrist and a narcologist
Regulations for Admission to Additional Educational Programme "Preparatory Department (for International Applicants)" at St Petersburg University in 2024 can be found here.