Frequently Asked Questions

Please study this instruction.

Please see the entry requirements and application deadlines for the type of program you wish to apply for here.

Speaking Russian is not required if you apply for one of our English-taught Master's programs, Doctoral (PhD) programs in English or short-term summer and winter schools held in English.

For Master's programs in Russian and all Bachelor's programs, Russian language is required. You can learn Russian at UrFU Russian Language School.

The Managers have to answer hundreds of emails every day, so please allow at least 24 hours for your request to be processed. Please take into account that Ekaterinburg is located in the GMT + 5 time zone. Also please keep in mind that Saturday and Sunday are officially non-business days in Russia.

Ural Federal University offers hundreds of educational programs of Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD levels, as well as short-term programs and Russian language courses. You can choose from the following:

Russian-taught:

• Bachelor's programs
• Master's programs
• Doctoral programs

 

English-taught:

• Master's programs
• Doctoral programs
• Short-term programs

 

Preparatory courses:

• Learn Russian

 

Please note that UrFU does not offer English-taught Bachelor's (4-year, undergraduate) programs. All Bachelor's programs are taught in the Russian medium.

Yes. UrFU offers a number of English-taught Master's programs, English-taught Doctoral Programs and Short-term Schools.

Please note that UrFU does not offer English-taught Bachelor's (4-year, undergraduate) programs. All Bachelor's programs are taught in the Russian medium.

Studying on a Russian-taught program is possible after completing a preparatory year at the UrFU Russian Language School (or any other accredited Russian language school) and receiving a Russian language certificate.

Learn more about MBA courses at UrFU (in Russian).

Each year, the Russian government allocates a certain number of state-funded places for studies at Russian universities for international students. You can apply for the Scholarship of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation at the website of the Ministry. If you have any problems with the registration, please check this instruction.

Tuition fees at UrFU vary depending on which particular program you choose. Please check the lists of available programs in the Programs and Courses section. You will find the prices there!

The University has a flexible tuition fee discount system:

• a 4 % discount for advance payment (for each year of study),
• applicants who earn 40 and more points at the entrance exam get a tuition fee discount between 10 and 30%  for the entire period of study. 

Please contact admission@urfu.ru for more information.

Please keep in mind that Ural Federal University does not claim any deposits for tuition fees or charge any additional registration fees for internal admission procedures (including application*, admission interviews, expert evaluation of educational documents etc).

If you are operating through recruitment agencies or private intermediaries that may require payments for their services — for these transactions the University has no financial liability. 

*with the exception of the Stamp Duty fee (800 RUB) charged by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for document processing for certain visa types.

Nothing. The invitation is issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation and takes at least 30 days to be prepared. If you do not receive your invitation 40 days after submitting the application, please contact the Admissions Office at admission@urfu.ru.

Please visit GUK-109 at least six weeks prior to the expiration date of your current visa. You will be consulted on the visa extension procedures.

Yes! A Buddy student can meet you at the airport and take you to the campus if you pay for the taxi rides. Please fill in the Arrival Form at least 10 days prior to your arrival.

Contacts:

• adaptation@urfu.ru
• Mr. Mirzo Karimov: mirzokarimov1998@gmail.com

Taxi

The easiest and most comfortable way to get to the University campus is to take a taxi. You can order a taxi through such apps as Uber, Gett or Yandex Taxi. The fare for the ride is between 400 and 1000 RUB depending on traffic.

From:

Koltsovo International Airport
Международный аэропорт Кольцово

To:

Mira Street, 19, Ekaterinburg
Улица Мира, 19, Екатеринбург

Public Transport

Although we strongly advise you to take a taxi, you can still reach UrFU campus by public transport. The fare for one public transport ride is 28 RUB. Tickets are to be bought inside the vehicles.

From:

Koltsovo Airport bus stop
Остановка "Кольцово"

Line: Bus # 1

Change at:

Sibirskiy Trakt bus stop
Остановка "Сибирский тракт"

Line: Bus # 18

To:

Ural Federal University bus stop
Остановка "Уральский федеральный университет"

TIP: There are some useful mobile apps that will help you get around in Ekaterinburg:

2GIS: Interactive city map with search and navigation (works offline)

iOS | Android

Hubb: Real-time public transport tracker

iOS | Android

As soon as you arrive, please visit the Admissions Office (19 Mira Street, office GUK-109). You will be instructed on the further steps. Also, you can find detailed instructions and check-lists in our International Student Handbook.

TIP: We also have a mobile app named UrFU Guide, which contains interactive checklists, campus navigation and a lot of other useful features and information!

Download: iOS | Android

UrFU offers on-campus accommodation for all international students for a price of just 1800 RUB per month. However, please keep in mind that, according to the legislation, every student must undergo a standard medical examination before they are allowed to check into a university dormitory room. Since the medical examination may take up more than one day, you might need to book a hotel room for this period of time. Should you need any help with booking, please contact our Buddy-coordinator.

Contacts:

Mr. Mirzo Karimov
mirzokarimov1998@gmail.com

 

All international students of UrFU receive a place in one of the campus dormitories. The approximate accommodation fee is 1800 RUB per month. You can find more info here.

There are usually two or three people living in one dormitory room.

Yes, it will. However, please keep in mind that, according to the legislation, every student must undergo a standard medical examination before they are allowed to check into a university dormitory room. Since the medical examination may take up more than one day, you might need to book a hotel room for this time. Should you need any help with booking, please contact our Buddy System coordinators.

Contacts:

Mr. Mirzo Karimov
mirzokarimov1998@gmail.com

Ms. Aliya Ilyasova
aliuyshka@gmail.com

The address of your dormitory building will be stated in your dormitory voucher, which you will receive at the Admissions Office (Mira Street, 19, office GUK-109) upon arrival. All dormitories offered to international students are within a walking distance from the main university building.

According to the legislation, all students must undergo a standard medical examination before checking into a dormitory room. You will receive all required information at the Admissions Office (Mira Street, 19, office GUK-109).

Please have the following documents with you (translated into Russian):

• Recent photofluorography
• Vaccination certificate/other vaccination info
• Description of your general state of health from your physician
• Other medical certificates that might be necessary

If you prefer renting a flat to living in a dormitory, our Student Union can help you find a suitable paid accommodation and – if necessary – a flatmate.

Contacts:

+7 (343) 375-45-18

Ekaterinburg is located on the border between Europe and Asia in the Ural Federal District. It is the 4th largest city in Russia with a population of nearly 1.5 million. 

You will need the following amount of money (for one person per month) in order to comfortably live in Ekaterinburg:

• Grocery: 10 000 - 15 000 RUB
• Accommodation: around 1500 RUB if you live in UrFU dormitory, 15 000 - 20 000 RUB for a single-bedroom flat (less if shared with flatmate(s))
• Transport: 1 700 RUB for unlimited urban transport pass
• Entertainment: 5000 - 10 000 RUB

Please note that the above figures are average and will vary depending on your needs and habits.

Ekaterinburg is located in the moderate-continental climate zone with distinct seasons of the year. The weather conditions are variable and might sometimes be very changeable and unpredictable. The average temperature in winter is -15 to -25℃, in summer it is 20 to 30℃.

Yes, you can. However, please note that, according to the Russian legislation, whenever you intend to go outside Ekaterinburg for any period of time during your studies OR holidays, you MUST inform the International Student Support Office (Mira str., 19, office GUK-109) at least 48 hours prior to your trip. The managers will consult you on further steps.