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RUDN University
РУДНجامعة الصداقة بين الشعوب في روسيا
The university is located in Moscow (6 Miklukho-Maklaya St.).
- Official website
- rudn.ru
- International admission
- international.rudn.ru/undergraduate
At a glance
- Levels of study
- For bachelor's/specialist studies the international page shows 66 fields of study and 180 programs, 7 of them taught in foreign languages, and 100+ joint programs with international universities. The site also covers master's, PhD and residency admission.
- Housing
- The RUDN campus has 14 dormitory buildings, 7 of them high-rise (apartment type); rooms in the five-storey buildings are for 2–3 people.
- Preparatory year
- The Classical Preparatory Faculty, established in 1960, teaches international students Russian and subject courses in Russian over one academic year. Admission to the 2-semester program is open until 30 October 2026; the 3-semester program opens 1 November 2026.
- Status
- The university is a federal state autonomous institution of higher education; its founder is the Russian Federation (Ministry of Science and Higher Education).
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- Campuses
- The program search on the international site offers two cities of study: Moscow and Sochi.
- Founded
- Founded on 5 February 1960; named after Patrice Lumumba on 22 February 1961; renamed Peoples' Friendship University of Russia in 1992; on 23 March 2023 renamed “Peoples' Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba”.
Fields and faculties
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Faculties and institutes with their number of programs as shown on the international site (selection):
- Academy of Engineering – 136 programs
- Institute of Medicine – 111 programs
- Faculty of Economics – 94 programs
- Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences – 73 programs
- Faculty of Philology – 66 programs
and 7 more
- Law Institute – 57 programs
- Agrarian and Technological Institute – 56 programs
- Institute of Environmental Engineering – 46 programs
- Faculty of Science – 40 programs
- Higher School of Management – 36 programs
- Institute of Russian Language – 21 programs
- Faculty of Artificial Intelligence – 3 programs
Programmes and language of study
Language of study
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Programs taught in foreign languagesBachelor'sSpecialist degree
The program search filters by language of instruction: Russian, foreign languages (including English and Chinese), or joint with partner universities. Programs listed as English-taught in the fee order include General Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine, Economics and Journalism.
Admission for international students
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for international students
Admission routes for international students: contract-based admission, the Russian Government Quota, state-funded places via the RUDN Open Olympiad for International Applicants, and the Open Doors International Olympiad.
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Contract-based bachelor's/specialist admissionBachelor'sSpecialist degree2026/27for international students
In 2026 international applicants to bachelor's/specialist programs are admitted by competitive selection: an interview (in Russian or English depending on the program's language) and a portfolio evaluation; minimum portfolio score 30 of 100.
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Contract-based bachelor's/specialist admissionBachelor'sSpecialist degree2026/27for international students
2026 contract-based bachelor's/specialist deadlines: documents from 20 June 2026 to 10 August 2026, entrance exams until 18 August 2026, enrollment orders by 28 August 2026. Additional round: documents until 2 October 2026.
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for international students
Required documents (Preparatory Faculty page, degree-programs section): school certificate with transcript (notarized Russian translation if required); passport copy with translation, valid 18+ months from admission; portfolio documents (last 2 years); medical and HIV certificates (≤12 months); a 3×4 photo.
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RUDN Open Olympiad for foreign citizensBachelor'sSpecialist degreeMaster'sfor international students
The RUDN Open Olympiad for foreign citizens is held annually online and in person: winners study under the Russian Government quota in the matching field; prize-winners receive a tuition discount.
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
4,300 USD per year
Preparatory Faculty (Institute of Russian Language) fee for non-CIS students: 4,300 USD per year for all fields; 4,900 USD for General Medicine, Dentistry, Philology and Linguistics tracks (order No. 33-р of 19 January 2026, effective 1 January 2026; later amendments exist and were not checked for this program).
6,600 USD per year
Fee for the International Relations bachelor's (4 years) for non-CIS students: 6,600 USD per year (order No. 33-р of 19 January 2026, effective 1 January 2026; later amendments exist and were not checked for this program).
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Specialist degree · 2026/27
12,000 USD per year
Fee for General Medicine taught in English (specialist, 6 years) for non-CIS students: 12,000 USD per year (order No. 33-р of 19 January 2026, effective 1 January 2026; later amendments exist and were not checked for this program).
10,500 USD per year
Fee for General Medicine taught in Russian (specialist, 6 years) for non-CIS students: 10,500 USD per year (order No. 33-р of 19 January 2026, effective 1 January 2026; later amendments exist and were not checked for this program).
12,500 USD per year
Fee for Dentistry taught in English (specialist, 5 years) for non-CIS students: 12,500 USD per year (order No. 33-р of 19 January 2026, effective 1 January 2026; later amendments exist and were not checked for this program).
5,850 USD per year
Fee for Pharmacy (specialist, 5 years) for non-CIS students: 5,850 USD per year (order No. 33-р of 19 January 2026, effective 1 January 2026; later amendments exist and were not checked for this program).
Scholarships and opportunities
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Russian-taught master's programs with the discountMaster's2026/27for international students
20% discount on several Russian-taught master's programs for citizens of non-CIS countries applying in 2026 (full-time), including Civil Engineering, Geology, Applied Mathematics and Information Science, Physics, Chemistry and Industrial Pharmacy.
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Master's students who won olympiadsMaster'sfor international students
“RUDN BRILLIANT STUDENTS” scholarship competition for international students who won the RUDN Open Olympiad or the Open Doors Olympiad and were admitted to RUDN (master's page).
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Student housing
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for international students
International students are accommodated only after the enrollment order is issued; on arrival they go to the Center for Adaptation of Foreign Citizens for temporary accommodation, then get a referral for permanent accommodation from the Accommodation Office ([email protected]) at the MFC, 6 Miklukho-Maklaya St.
Student life and services
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The international site mentions a medical center, a sports and wellness complex, an Interclub for international students, internship and job placement assistance, and a second-degree program in translation.
Practical information
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Admissions Office for International Students (bachelor's, specialist, master's, residency): 10/2 Miklukho-Maklaya St., Moscow, [email protected]. Department for the Middle East and North Africa: [email protected].
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The university site has an Arabic version (ar.rudn.ru) alongside English, French, Spanish and Chinese.
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The bachelor's admission page has sections on visa support, migration registration and payment methods.
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