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中文 Question: Hello. I went through this website and i read that there is a Russian Government (Scholarship includes tuition fee and academic scholarship). I was wondering what are the requirements for international students for receiving such aid. Thank you in advance
The answer of Vice-Rector of Academic Affairs Ekaterina Babelyuk: Thank you for your letter. Admission information about places funded by the Russian Government is published at the web-site of the University.
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Applicants also need to submit Diploma of previous education with legalization with diploma's notarized transcript (it should be notarized in Russia or in Russian embassy). Applicants also should have an application for Admission to an educational program, copy of an identity document with the indication of nationality and photographs 3 x 4 (4 pieces), made during the calendar year. A list of full requirement you may find here.
If applicant wants to join Russian language courses first in order to improve one’s language skills, please, see information here.
If you will need any further information, please, do not hesitate to contact International Admissions Office by e-mail: admission@spbu.ru, or by phone: (812) 328-32-91.
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