The Preparatory Department (for International Applicants)

Source: https://english.spbu.ru/admission/programms/additional-educational-programmes/preparatory-department-international Parent: https://english.spbu.ru/admission/programms/russian-language

Programme description

The programme aims to prepare international applicants to enter St Petersburg University to pursue degree programmes in Russian in all areas of study.

Students are prepared to pass the test in Russian as a foreign language (TRKI-1 level) and entrance exams in subjects, depending on the chosen profile:

• Natural science — mathematics, physics, chemistry
• Engineering and technology — mathematics, physics, computer science
• Humanities — social science, history, literature
• Economics — social science, history, mathematics
• Medicine and biology — physics, chemistry, biology

The first semester provides training in the Russian language. It has 24 hours per week. The second semester includes 15 hours of Russian per week. It will also introduce a course "Introduction to the Language of the Specialty". The course covers issues relating to the basic terminology and grammatical structures of the academic language of three disciplines in their area of specialisation.

• Practical classes are held in the Petrodvorets Training and Research Complex of St Petersburg University. Students can obtain first-hand experience of how our education system is organised and research laboratories work. Students are also offered accommodation in the halls of residence in Peterhof
• The head of the programme is Natalia Bure, Candidate of Philology, Associate Professor at the Faculty of Philology at St Petersburg University. Among the educators are associate professors from the faculties at St Petersburg University
• St Petersburg University provides full visa support to international citizens

Required documents

• A copy of a foreign passport valid for more than 18 months from the date of intended entry into the Russian Federation
• High School Leaving Certificate

Our advantages

• Our lecturers are internationally recognised academics, experienced teachers, and recipients of prestigious international awards
• We have developed more than 800 non-degree programmes: from the most popular to the rarest and unique ones
• Here, you can get in touch with the 300-year tradition of the oldest classical university in Russia and become a part of it
• St Petersburg University is a special cultural environment that has given the world many famous people in science, politics, business, sports, literature, and art
• Upon completion of the programme, students receive a certificate in the standard form established by St Petersburg University, which confirms the high level of knowledge achieved
• Studying at St Petersburg University, students get access to the unique University’s resources: from a rich scientific library to its many museums

How to enrol?

To enrol on the programme, please contact us by phone or email — we will get back to you within one working day.

You will need to sign a contract and make payment before you can start the course. If you have any questions, feel free to reach us at: +7 (812) 325-11-24 or email: a.shiblieva@spbu.ru.

Type of programme Russian Language

Duration 1 year

Workload 2376 hours, including 1008 contact hours

Type of study Full-time

Document issued Certificate of St Petersburg University in the standard form

Tuition fee 272,000 roubles-Full-time; 220, 000-online

Course schedule from September 1 June 30