Additional intake for international applicants for Specialist programs begins on September 11 and finishes October 17, 2025.
Additional intake for for international applicants for Preparatory Department begins on September 11 and finishes October 17, 2025.
Dear International Applicants, you can submit an application through your personal Applicant account.
Why Sechenov University?
One of the largest multi-functional Clinical Campus in the Eastern Europe;
Sechenov Biomedical Park: an opportunity to work on research projects;
Clinical rotations in the top world partner universities;
Medicine of the Future: development of cross-disciplinary competencies in Life Sciences.
English-taught Programs 2025/2026
How to apply?
Step 1. Create your personal Applicant account;
Step 2. Submit the necessary documents through your personal account;
Step 3. Take the entrance exams and score at least the minimal passing points;
Step 4. Request a contract and get it in your applicant account (in the case of a paid-based training);
Step 5. Sign the contract and pay for the training (if applicable), upload your signed contract and a proof of payment in your applicant account;
Step 6. Wait for your application status to change to “in order”, get access to your Student account;
Step 7. Congratulations! You’re in, so now you may prepare your travel to Moscow, and contact the migration department in case you need a visa.New entry rules to Russia:
- Citizens of visa-free countries – submit an application for entry in advance (3-90 days before entry) via the ruID application or on Gosuslugi portal and receive positive response.
- All foreigners who have not previously confirmed biometrics in Russia should visit a bank within 10 days of arrival. You will not be able to obtain a SIM card or access government services without this confirmation.
Tuition Fees
Click here to download the tuition fees.
🏫 1. Secondary / Preparatory School (Grades 8 – 11)
| Level | Annual Tuition (RUB) | Total Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 8 | 880,650 ₽ | 1,796,490 ₽ | Full secondary general education |
| Grade 9 | 915,840 ₽ | – | |
| Grade 10 | 990,900 ₽ | – | |
| Grade 11 | 1,030,500 ₽ | – | |
| Approx. Total Range: | 1.7 – 2.0 million ₽ | (≈ 14 000 – 18 000 USD) |
🎓 2. Secondary Vocational Education (Colleges / Technical tracks)
| Program | Duration | Tuition per year (₽) | Total (₽) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Nursing (after Grade 9) | 4 years | 790 000 → 853 000 | 2 464 000 ₽ |
| General Nursing (after Grade 11) | 3 years | 380 000 → 400 000 | ≈ 780 000 ₽ |
| Pharmacy | 3 years | 380 000 → 400 000 | ≈ 780 000 ₽ |
| Optical Technology | 3 – 4 years | 300 000 – 500 000 | 960 000 – 1 940 000 ₽ |
| Dental Technician Training | 3 years | 490 000 – 510 000 | ≈ 1 000 000 ₽ |
💰 Average total: 7 000 – 20 000 USD
🎓 3. Bachelor’s Programs (Бакалавриат)
| Major | Duration | Tuition per year (₽) | Total (₽) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied Mathematics & Modeling | 4 yrs | 330 000 – 373 000 | 1 405 000 ₽ |
| Information Systems & Tech | 4 yrs | 360 000 – 406 000 | 1 531 000 ₽ |
| Biotechnology | 4 yrs | 550 000 – 619 000 | 2 336 000 ₽ |
| Materials Science | 4 yrs | 360 000 – 406 000 | 1 531 000 ₽ |
| Nanomaterials | 4 yrs | 410 000 – 463 000 | 1 745 000 ₽ |
| Nursing (Bachelor Degree) | 4 yrs | 430 000 – 485 000 | 1 829 000 ₽ |
| Management / Linguistics | 4 yrs | 330 000 – 373 000 | 1 405 000 ₽ |
💰 Typical range: 1.4 – 2.3 million ₽ (≈ 14 000 – 22 000 USD)
🩺 4. Specialist Degree Programs (Специалитет – long medical degrees)
| Program | Duration | Annual Tuition (₽) | Total Program Cost (₽) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General Medicine (Лечебное дело) | 6 yrs | 1 250 000 → 1 756 000 | 9 377 000 ₽ |
| Dentistry (Стоматология) | 6 yrs | 1 250 000 → 1 725 000 | 9 332 000 ₽ |
| Pediatrics (Педиатрия) | 6 yrs | 800 000 → 1 105 000 | 5 912 000 ₽ |
| Pharmacy (Фармация) | 5 yrs | 900 000 → 1 195 000 | 5 409 000 ₽ |
| Preventive Medicine (Медико‑профилактическое дело) | 6 yrs | 800 000 → 1 105 000 | 5 912 000 ₽ |
💰 Average total: 5.9 – 9.4 million ₽ ≈ 58 000 – 95 000 USD
🎓 5. Master’s Programs (Магистратура)
| Field | Duration | Annual Tuition (₽) | Total (₽) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biology | 2 yrs | 430 000 → 448 000 | 878 000 ₽ |
| Public Health (English‑taught) | 2 yrs | 600 000 → 624 000 | 1 224 000 ₽ |
| Nanotechnology / Biotech | 2 yrs | 420 000 → 458 000 | 857 000 – 888 000 ₽ |
| Linguistics | 2 yrs | 395 000 → 411 000 | 806 000 ₽ |
| Economics / Management (Part‑time) | 2 – 2.5 yrs | 145 000 → 344 000 | 375 000 – 853 000 ₽ |
💰 Average total: 8 000 – 12 000 USD
🩺 6. Residency Programs (Ординатура – Medical Postgraduate Training)
✅ All full–time, 2 years
| Specialty | Annual Tuition (₽) | Total Program Cost (₽) |
|---|---|---|
| Obstetrics & Gynecology / Cardiology / Ophthalmology / Anesthesiology | 560 000 – 687 000 | 1 143 000 – 1 347 000 ₽ |
| Plastic / Maxillofacial Surgery | 660 000 – 687 000 | ≈ 1 347 000 ₽ |
| Neurology / Internal Medicine / Orthopedics / Pediatrics | 560 000 – 583 000 | ≈ 1 143 000 ₽ |
💰 Typical total: 1.1 – 1.3 million ₽ ≈ 11 – 13 thousand USD
🎓 7. PhD Programs (Аспирантура — Doctoral studies)
Average: 500 000 – 600 000 ₽ per year
≈ 5 000 – 6 000 USD annually
💵 Overall Cost Summary
| Level | Total Range (USD approx.) |
|---|---|
| Preparatory / School | 8 000 – 18 000 |
| College (Vocational) | 7 000 – 20 000 |
| Bachelor’s Degree | 14 000 – 22 000 |
| Medicine / Dentistry (Specialist) | 58 000 – 95 000 |
| Master’s Degree | 8 000 – 12 000 |
| Residency (Ordinatura) | 11 000 – 13 000 |
| Doctoral (PhD) | 5 000 – 6 000 per year |
FAQ
May I get a scholarship?
There’re only government scholarships, the university itself doesn’t provide scholarships (grants, discounts, etc.).
There are only 2 ways to get a scholarship:
1. To get a scholarship from the Ministry of Science and Higher Education scholarship (so-called quota) that covers tuition fees as well.
To apply for the quota of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education.
2. To win the International Olympiad “Open Doors: Russian Scholarship project Open Doors: Russian Scholarship project (Master and PhD programs).
In case you win, you’ll get a scholarship for the next academic year.
NB: The university doesn’t provide recommendation letters, primary acceptances etc. for scholarship applications.
How do I transfer from my university to Sechenov University?
Transfers may only be accepted from other Russian universities, it’s not possible to transfer from abroad.
When does the application process begin?
Admissions usually begin in June, and close by September. In case the admissions’ period is extended, the announcement on it is published at the university website.
What level of Russian language proficiency is required for admission to SU?
If you intend to study in Russian, you should be fluent in Russian.
If you intend to study in English, you just need some basic Russian for everyday communication.
There’s an entrance exam in Russian for undergraduate programs in both cases.
No language certificate (IELTS or other) is required.
I want to enter Sechenov University, what do I have to do?
If you plan to study in Russia, Nirvana Institute will take care of the full process:
- Registration at Sechenov University
- Airport transfer
- SIM card purchase
- Bank account opening
- Hotel booking
- Dormitory reservation
- City tour
