PEOPLES FRIENDSHIP UNIVERSITY OF RUSSIA PFUR RULES OF ADMISSION OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 2012 (INFORMATION GUIDE FOR FOREIGN APPLICANTS)

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1 Leading Russian University in the sphere of international education PEOPLES FRIENDSHIP UNIVERSITY OF RUSSIA PFUR RULES OF ADMISSION OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS 2012 (INFORMATION GUIDE FOR FOREIGN APPLICANTS) Moscow 2012

2 Prospectus For the international applicants 2012 GENERAL INFORMATION The University was founded in 1960 by a special resolution of the USSR government and named as PATRICE LUMUMBA UNIVERSITY OF PEOPLES' FRIENDSHIP symbolizing the struggle of oppressed people all over the world for freedom and independence. Over 72,000 foreign nationals from 170 countries have studied and graduated from this University which combines the classical structures of higher education and always promotes objectives of educating and bringing up youth in the spirit of tolerance, mutual respect and patriotism. This University is a state university under the Government of the Russian Federation, occupying one of the top places among classical universities in Russia and a leading position in training of international students. FACULTIES AND STUDENTS The University has 14 Faculties and Academic Institutes. The teaching staff consists of 2200 lecturers and professors (1300 Ph.D, D.Sc. and academicians). The scientific research is based upon dozens of research laboratories and centres, operating within the University. Out of a total of 0 students, about 6000 are international students from 145 countries, they are organized in students associations by country and regions. ACADEMIC YEAR CALENDAR The academic year is divided in 2 terms of 18 weeks. The first semester starts in September 1 st and the second in February; students have vacations of 2 weeks in January and of 6 weeks in July-August. UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE PROGRAMMES This University offers a wide number of professional courses. It gives study programs covering all fields in fundamental sciences, engineering, humanities, medical sciences, agriculture and arts. 75 major specilaities are available on the undergraduate and graduate level. Tuition Fees range from: Bachelors programs - $ - $ years Specialist program - $ $ years Masters programs - $ $ years (after B.Sc\B.A.) NEW IN MASTER PROGRAM Some Master Programs in English and Spanish medium became available at the University's Main Faculties as from September 2010 (Duration: 2 years, tuition fee range from $ to 5550$ per annum). For the following disciplines: Functional methods in differential equations and interdisciplinary researches Chemistry of the Environments Comparative philosophy Economics of natural resources management Real estate economics in the Agroindustrial complex Theoretical and applied linguistics

3 Theoretical and Mathematical Physics Information systems in Civil Engineering Communication Theory and International Public Relations (PR) Contemporary Research on Latin America (Spanish Medium) Agronomy (Integrated Plant Protection) International Relations (Political problems of international relations and global development) Innovation management Journalism Environmental Biotechnology Management (International marketing) Economics (International trade) Law (International protection of human rights) Foreign Regional science POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES The University offers 129 courses (specializations) in different levels: full-time, internship and refresher training: Full-time postgraduate courses (Ph.D and D.Sc) (3 4 years, $1750 to $5350 per annum.) Medical\clinical residency course (2 5 years, $3250-$5900 per annum) Advanced\refresher course (0,5 2 years, $350 -$550 per month) Short-term upgrade course (1 month 1 year, $450 -$550 per month) Within the period of postgraduate studies a student has to fulfill an individual plan under the guidance of a scientific supervisor who is a highly qualified professional - Doctor of Science, professor, a Ph.D holder or associate professor. Successful postgraduates are awarded with State Degree papers and relevant professional certificates. NEW IN POSTGRADUATE STUDY Some Postgraduate Programs in English medium became available at the University as from September 2010 (tuition fee range from 2900$ to 5250$ per annum). For the following disciplines: Plant Protection Political problems of international relations and global development General and regional geology Cardiology Theoretical physics Journalism Ecology World economics International Law

4 For more detailed information about the admission process, courses offered, tuition fee and other related information, visit our official website at UPCOMING REFRESH 4 new study courses will be starting in September Foreign Regional science (BSc) Faculty of Humanities and Social sciences; Business informatics (BSc) Faculty of natural sciences; Theoretic and applied philology (MSc in English medium) Faculty of Philology; Legal translation (MSc in English medium) Faculty of Law. DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR ADMISSION certificate of completed secondary education statement of results application form, proof of sponsorship medical fitness and HIV test certificate certified copy of birth certificate scanned passport (page with photo) (All documents of education must be legalized by the Consular section of the Russian Embassy in your country) IMPORTANT: Due to requirements established by the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation, all foreign students willing to continue their studies in Russian Universities (including Peoples Friendship University) for the purpose of further education must pass through the recognition (Nostrification) procedures and to confirm the equivalence of the foreign education documents. Definition: Recognition of foreign higher education document is a procedure which grants the document holder the right to continue education. Nostrification is required: - for admission to undergraduate courses if the applicant received Higher Secondary Education document in schools outside of the Russian Federation; - for admission to postgraduate and additional education courses (internship, clinical, PhD, Grand PhD) if the applicant received Higher Professional Education Diploma outside of the Russian Federation. Documents required for the recognition (nistrification) procedure: 1. Application for recognition of the foreign qualifications in the Russian language. 2. Copy of the ID document (passport or other document if there is no passport system in the applicant's country of citizenship) of the applicant and/or the holder of the document, if necessary with the notarized translation into Russian. 3. Original of the duly legalized (if necessary) document of education. 4. Original of the duly legalized (if necessary) diploma supplement, if foreseen by the legislation of the issuing country, with the list of all study courses and disciplines (modules) and their volumes as well as other constituencies of the study process. 5. Copies of the document of education (original and transcript) with notarized translation into Russian (if necessary). Translations should be issued in the same name, first name and father name (if relevant) as written in the entrance visa or the registration in the Russian Federation.

5 STUDENTS CAMPUS The students campus is situated in the South - West of Moscow city, and it is one of the best places for living and studies. The Hostels are situated in 5-storey and 16-storey buildings offering double and triple bedded self-contained rooms, costing from $ 750 to $ 2500 per year including water and electricity expenses, furniture, cooking and washing facilities. The rooms have connections to the internet, satellite TV and telephone. The students are organized in students councils, in charge of discipline, social education and support of their rights. SECURITY The site of the University Campus is fenced. Electronic gate pass system is strictly maintained. Visitors allowed being identified. Local Police station and the Department of Internal Security control over public order and discipline. Contemporary Fire Prevention system is being applied in all premises of the University. SPORTS, LEISURE To make students life comfortable at the University, we offer free of charge halls for gymnastics, handball, basketball and football grounds. Tennis courts and pools are also open in the campus. An International post-office, a telephone centre, a shopping centre, some restaurants offering dishes of national cuisine of different countries, an international students cultural centre, and a computer centre are situated within the campus. LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION The common language here is the Russian language. All foreign students pass through the preparatory\foundation course, where during one year they receive accelerated courses of Russian language and the necessary scientific language for their future studies. Foreign Graduates are certified, after taking appropriate exams, as interpreters of Russian. LIBRARIES Our Central Library has a literature with about 2, volumes in many foreign languages as well as specialised libraries at the faculties, and is of free access to students. At the beginning of the term students receive books at faculty s library and can also freely visit the comfortable reading halls and internet classes whenever they need it. MEDICAL CARE University's Medical Centre provides regular health control and care on the basis of medical insurance policy costs of $ 250 per year. Students' dispensary and policlinic operate within the campus. VISA, TICKET, RESIDENCE PERMIT Russian students entry visa will be issued on official invitation to every duly admitted student. International air tickets to fly to Moscow are available from many air companies. Residence permit in Russia will be provided on students reporting and extended every year. Local Agency will assist our newly admitted students in many countries.

6 FINANCE The fees as specified in the Admission Letter are to be paid at the beginning of each academic year (September) to the account of the University. An International bank service is available at the campus, where the Students can open private accounts and keep their money. Students are advised to have some $ per month in order to meet the costs of the meals, transport, clothes, private needs etc. Degree courses Faculty of Engineering Technical Systems Management Architecture Civil Engineering Operation of machines and complexes Power Engineering Applied Geology Mining Engineering Oil and Gas management Design and Technology support for Mechanical Engineering Industry Management and Industrial Business Administration Industrial Economics Subsoil Use Auditing Faculty of Sciences Mathematics Physics Chemistry Fundamental informatics and Inf. Techn. Radio-Physics Computer Science and Mathematics Applied mathematics and informatics Faculty of Agriculture Agronomy Veterinary Veterinary with English medium Veterinary sanitary examination Zootechnics Landscape architecture Standardization and Metrology Management and Consulting Economics of real estates in Agriculture Land Management and Cadastre Fees (per year in USD $) Preparatory and Bachelor \ Foundation course Specialist course Master course

7 Faculty of Economics Economics Management Marketing Management (double diploma) Accounting Economics (double diploma) Finance and credit st year -, 2 nd st year -, 2 nd Faculty of Law Law Theory and history of state and law International protection of human rights International law Medical law Constitutional basis of the judicial Corporative lower Public economic law Civil law, family law, business law International law problems of CIS cooperation Criminality s contraction: law regulation and practice Civil procedure, arbitration proceedings Sport law Faculty of Philology Philology Linguistics Journalism Psychology Humanities and Social Sci. History Philosophy Sociology Political Science International Relations Public Administration Arts and humanities History. History and intercultural dialogue History. Cultural heritage: research and management History: modern tendency of Russia- China history Arts and humanities. Cultural heritage: research and management Political science. Political problems of European integration Political science. Public administration Political science. Political problems of globalizing world Philosophy. Philosophy and intercultural dialogue Philosophy: Philosophy and intercultural dialogue

8 Faculty of Ecology Ecology and use of nature Energy efficient and resource-saving processes in chemical technology Faculty of Medicine Medicine Medicine with English medium Dentistry Dentistry with English medium Pharmacy Institute of World Economy Advertising and Public Relations World economy MBA general management MBA International business MBA Financial management MBA Marketing MBA Human recourses management MBA Module programme Institute of Foreign Languages Linguistics Psychological and Pedagogical Education Institute of Hotel Business and Tourism Service Tourism Hotel management

9 Master programs in English Medium Name of the course Faculty of Engineering Innovation management Information systems in Civil Engineering Faculty of Sciences Theoretical and Mathematical Physics Chemistry of the Environments Functional methods in differential equations and interdisciplinary researches Faculty of Agriculture Real estate economics in the Agroindustrial complex Agronomy (Integrated Plant Protection) Faculty of Economics Management (International trade) International Marketing Contemporary Research on Latin America Fees per year ( in USD) (Spanish Medium) Faculty of Law Law (International protection of human rights) Faculty of Philology Journalism Theoretical and applied linguistics Humanities and Social Sci. Comparative philosophy International Relations (Political problems of international relations and global development) Faculty of Ecology Economics of natural resources management Environmental Biotechnology Institute of Foreign Languages Foreign Regional science Communication Theory and International Public Relations (PR) Ph.D programs in English Medium

10 Name of the course Fees per year ( in USD) Theoretical physics 3500 Ecology 3500 Plant Protection 2900 World economics 5350 Journalism 3500 International Law. European Law 5250 Political problems of international 4300 relations and global development General and Regional geology 4500