Program Overview

Introduction to the Digital Pre-University Faculty

The Digital Pre-University Faculty is an international model for training foreign students on the programs of the pre-university faculties of Russian universities, implemented using modern distance learning technologies. The project offers foreign students training in the Russian language and general subjects to enter a Russian university, while allowing them to benefit from it in their country of residence, before arriving in Russia.

Training Methods

The training methods of the Digital Pre-University Faculty are developed in accordance with the diversity of countries and regions, as well as taking into account the index of development of information and communication technologies in the country of residence of the candidates. The learning process is conducted completely online.

Program Details

• The duration of the basic program varies from 6 months to 2 years.
• It is possible to implement separate modules.
• Admission is possible throughout the calendar year.
• During the training, students receive support from experienced professors of RUDN University and tutors through video consultations, as well as assistance from tutors in Russian and a mediating language.
• Each week, students have 12 hours of communication with native speakers in a group and individually.

Benefits of the Program

• Flexible schedule: The student can choose a program of a duration of 6 months to 2 years, depending on the time they are willing to devote to studies per day.
• More profitable than studying in Russia: Online studies cost almost twice as less as full-time studies at the pre-university faculty in Russia.
• Privileges when applying to the university: If the student successfully completes the basic course, they receive an established certificate that justifies their knowledge. If the student wants to enter RUDN University, they can count on a 10% discount on tuition fees for bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs, as well as assistance in obtaining a study visa in Russia.
• More comfortable than full-time studies: The possibility of learning the Russian language anywhere in the world is the main advantage of studying at the Digital Pre-University Faculty. To study, you only need a laptop or tablet with a microphone and internet access.
• Individual assistance: From enrollment to graduation, each student receives assistance from project coordinators and professors. Each student has a personal tutor who answers all questions related to the educational process at the faculty.

Available Resources

• Over 500 courses are available to students.
• Over 520 hours of communication with a native speaker.
• Over 10,000 texts.
• Over 10,000 audio files.
• Over 1,000 hours of video.

International Cooperation

The implementation of the Digital Pre-University Faculty programs is carried out with the support of foreign partners from the CIS countries, Latin America, Asia, and the Middle East.