Program Overview

Introduction to the Preparatory Department of Saint Petersburg State University for Foreign Citizens

The Preparatory Department of Saint Petersburg State University is designed for foreign citizens who wish to pursue their higher education in Russia. The department offers additional educational programs to prepare students for their future studies.

General Provisions

The rules of admission to the Preparatory Department of Saint Petersburg State University for the 2026 academic year are regulated by the Federal Law of December 29, 2012, No. 273-FZ "On Education in the Russian Federation" and other federal laws and regulations. The department provides training to foreign citizens and stateless persons who have a secondary general or secondary vocational education.

Admission Requirements

To participate in the competitive selection, applicants must submit the following documents:

• A statement of application for admission to the Preparatory Department
• A document certifying the applicant's identity (with a notarized translation into Russian)
• A document of foreign state on secondary general or secondary vocational education (with an appendix, if provided for by the legislation of the state in which the document was issued)
• A medical certificate from the country of residence, confirming the absence of medical contraindications for training
• 4 photographs 3x4 cm (made in the current calendar year)
• Consent to the processing of personal data
• A copy of the medical certificate from the country of residence, confirming the absence of medical contraindications for training in the Russian Federation
• A copy of the document confirming the absence of diseases caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV infection)

Submission of Documents

Applicants must submit their documents in electronic form through their personal account. The documents must be scanned in color or grayscale with a resolution of 200 or 300 dpi. The applicant's personal signature on the application confirms their familiarity with the rules of admission and the university's charter.

Terms of Admission

The admission of foreign citizens to the Preparatory Department is carried out:

• On a competitive basis for places with tuition fees paid by individuals or legal entities
• On the basis of directions issued by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation for places funded by the federal budget

Decision on Admission

The decision on admission is made based on the submitted documents, taking into account the average score of the applicant's secondary education certificate. The average score must be at least 80% of the maximum possible score.

Conclusion

The Preparatory Department of Saint Petersburg State University provides foreign citizens with the opportunity to prepare for their future studies in Russia. The department's admission requirements and procedures are regulated by federal laws and regulations, ensuring a fair and competitive selection process.