Athar University Guide Moscow
Moscow State University of Civil Engineering (National Research University)
Национальный исследовательский Московский государственный строительный университетجامعة موسكو الحكومية للهندسة المدنية
Name history: 1921 Moscow Institute of Applied Civil Engineering; 1932 MISI named after Valerian V. Kuibyshev; 1993 Moscow State University of Civil Engineering; 2010 National Research University.
- Official website
- mgsu.ru
- International admission
- mgsu.ru/en/admissions/bachelors-degree
At a glance
- City
- The university is located in Moscow: 26 Yaroslavskoye Shosse, Moscow 129337.
- Levels of study
- Bachelor's programmes last 4 years and master's 2 years; the academic year starts on 1 September. The university also offers postgraduate studies and supplementary vocational education.
- English-taught programmes
- The admission page for foreign citizens lists English-taught programmes: one bachelor's and seven master's, two of them double-degree programmes with Beijing University of Civil Engineering and Architecture (China).
- Students
- The 'Figures' page states over 15,000 students, including about 1,000 foreign students.
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- Housing
- The student campus is in a green area of Moscow next to Losiny Ostrov National Park; dormitories are close to the academic buildings; the campus is fenced, guarded and uses electronic passes, with a library, sports complex, swimming pool and cafeterias.
- Preparatory year
- The preparatory faculty runs a 10-month full-time programme from 1 October: for bachelor's applicants (Russian, mathematics, physics, informatics, chemistry, drawing; groups up to 10) and for master's/PhD applicants (Russian, mathematics, informatics, computer graphics, research fundamentals, leadership). Mailbox: [email protected].
About the university
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Date of establishment according to the official information page: 22 November 1921.
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The university is a federal state budgetary educational institution of higher education with National Research University status.
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According to the 'Figures' page: 3 branches, 8 institutes, 35 departments, over 200 educational programmes and 46 scientific laboratories.
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The university has over 60 foreign partner universities from 18 countries and is a member of 6 international alliances.
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MGSU has obtained the status of a basic organization of the CIS member states for training civil engineering specialists.
Fields and faculties
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Russian-taught bachelor's programmes cover civil engineering, architecture, management and IT fields; master's programmes include civil and environmental engineering, mathematical and computer modelling, and construction management.
Programmes and language of study
Language of study
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Russian-taught bachelor's programmesBachelor'sfor international students
Applicants to Russian-taught bachelor's programmes must demonstrate Russian proficiency, typically through a TORFL certificate or completion of the university's preparatory faculty.
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Master's programmesMaster's
Master's programmes are available in both Russian and English.
Admission for international students
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2026/27for international students
The 2026/2027 admission campaign starts on 20 June 2026; questions on admission of foreign citizens go to [email protected].
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for international students
Documents can be submitted in three ways: via the State Services portal (Gosuslugi) 'Online University Admission' service, in person at the Admissions Office (26 Yaroslavskoye Shosse), or by post to the same address.
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Russian-taught bachelor's programmesBachelor'sfor international students
For most Russian-taught bachelor's programmes, entry exams include Russian language, mathematics, and physics or architectural drawing depending on the field.
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Programme: Civil Engineering 08.03.01 (English-taught bachelor's)Bachelor'sfor international students
Admission to the English-taught bachelor's 'Civil Engineering' (08.03.01) is competitive and based on a 100-point portfolio: documents (GPA, certificates, recommendations, competition achievements) up to 75 points and an English motivation letter of up to 2 pages up to 25 points.
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for international students
Documents for international applicants: application form, notarized copy of the education document with legalization (apostille/consular), its notarized Russian translation, copy of the passport's first page and its notarized translation, copy of any previous Russian visa, and proof of payment of the application fee in rubles.
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Master's programmesMaster'sfor international students
Master's admission is competitive, based on MGSU entrance exams — typically a multidisciplinary test in the chosen field; for English-taught programmes a portfolio (motivation letter and essay) is often the basis. The previous diploma must be a recognized bachelor's or specialist degree.
Tuition fees
Each amount is published for a specific programme or group of programmes — not necessarily the university's fees overall. Each academic year is shown separately.
Examples
200,000 RUB per year
Tuition for Russian-taught bachelor's programmes in 2026/2027: from 200,000 RUB per year (the page notes English-taught fees may differ).
310,000 RUB per year
Tuition for master's programmes in 2026/2027: from 310,000 RUB per year.
Scholarships and opportunities
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for international students
The university lists funding options for international students: Russian Government scholarships (quota places) covering tuition with a monthly stipend, MGSU's own merit-based scholarships, and the Open Doors scholarship project.
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for international students
Standard state stipends are generally available only to state-funded students; contract (fee-paying) students typically do not receive monthly stipends.
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Open Doors olympiad2026/27for international students
Registration for the Open Doors international intellectual competition begins on 20 August 2026; winners and runners-up get a study opportunity.
Opportunities on Athar linked to this university
Student housing
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for international students
According to the Q&A page, international students are provided with dormitory places; after admission confirmation, submit a housing application to the International Office or the Student Campus Administration. Rooms are usually shared, with kitchens and laundry; early application is recommended as places are limited.
Student life and services
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Faculty / institute: Digital Preparatory FacultyFoundation2026/27for international students
The 'Digital Preparatory Faculty' offers fully online programmes (no visa or accommodation costs) for bachelor's and for master's/PhD applicants; applications are accepted from 6 May to 15 September 2026. Its platform interface is available in several languages including Arabic.
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for international students
MGSU has a dedicated tutoring programme and a Center for International Education that help international students adapt academically and socially, offering psychological counselling and cultural-integration support.
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Interclub is open to all MGSU students, Russian and international, and runs cultural evenings, museum and city excursions, language-exchange meetups, volunteer initiatives and festivals; it is located in room 216A, KMK.
Practical information
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for international students
For a study-visa invitation: be admitted to a programme (or the preparatory faculty) and pay tuition, send documents to [email protected], and receive the invitation by email; processing takes 30 days from confirmation of receipt. No invitation is issued for online (distance) students.
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for international students
On arrival, go to the Passport and Visa Sector (26 Yaroslavskoye Shosse, room 201-2, ULB building) the day after crossing the Russian border, with passport and copies of its pages, migration card, insurance policy and an extract of the enrolment order.
This section has figures that differ between the university's pages — shown in the item itself.
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for international students
To extend a study visa, collect the documents 45 days before it expires (passport, migration card, registration notice, 2 photos, fee receipt, insurance copy, fingerprint-registration document, and the study contract or Ministry referral).
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for international students
All international students must hold a valid health insurance policy for the entire period of study, bought at home (valid in Russia) or on arrival; the university has a medical centre for first aid.
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for international students
The English Q&A says students must visit the Passport and Visa Department in person within 24–72 hours of arriving in Moscow (depending on the situation), while the Russian migration page says the day after crossing the border. Hours: Mon, Tue, Thu 14:00–18:00, Fri 14:00–16:45; [email protected].
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for international students
The regulation on migration support for foreign students is available in English, French, Arabic and Chinese translations.
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for international students
The Center for International Education handles questions on admission, documents and visa support: [email protected], room 201A, 26 Yaroslavskoye Shosse.
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The site has an English version (mgsu.ru/en).
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