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Russia: Language and intakes

Language requirements and application intakes in Russia.

Language requirements and intakes

Language requirement
Most degree programmes are in Russian; applicants without Russian usually do a preparatory year (RUDN 4,300-4,900 USD; MSU 6,000 USD). English-taught programmes are mostly at master's level. Universities usually require an interview/portfolio or entrance test, with B2 English stated by ITMO; no national IELTS/TOEFL threshold found.Source
Intakes and deadlines
Main start is in September. 2026 fee-paying application windows opened 20 June: SPbU bachelor 20 Jun-10 Jul, master 20 Jun-23 Jul; HSE bachelor to 3 Aug, master to 8 Aug; RUDN 20 Jun-10 Aug with an additional round to 2 Oct; UrFU 20 Jun-20 Aug with an additional round from 1 Sep; ITMO international master's 1 Aug. 2027 windows are not published yet. Government quota 2026/27: applications 15 Sep 2025-15 Jan 2026. Open Doors 2026: registration from 20 Aug, stage 1 until 13 Nov 2026.Source

Language and exam preparation

What to watch for in Language and intakes

  • Verify the language tests and minimum scores your target programme accepts.
  • Plan the validity of the result around your application and visa dates.
  • A programme taught in the local language may need a separate language-proficiency timeline.

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