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Master’s Degree Admission Deadlines

Tuition-Based Admission (Fee-Paying)
	Full-time programs
Start of document submission	Juny 20, 2026
End of document submission	August 13, 2026
Entrance examinations period (end date)	Until August 19, 2026
Enrollment (issuance of admission orders)	Until August 29, 2026
Basis for enrollment	Tuition Fee Payment
Start of the academic year	September 1

FAQ

What is the application deadline for Master’s programs on a self-funded basis?

The deadline for submitting documents for Master’s programs on a contract basis is August 13, 2026.

What entrance exams are required for admission to a Master’s program on a self-funded basis?

In 2026, RUDN University will admit international students to Master’s programs based on a portfolio competition, in which the applicant submits a portfolio for evaluation.

What does the portfolio include?

Document on the previous level of education – grade point average (GPA):

grade point average (GPA).

Individual achievements in academic, social, sporting, or volunteer activities, confirmed by certificates of merit, diplomas, certificates.
A certificate of foreign/Russian language proficiency.
Documents confirming participation in Olympiads, competitions, projects (only one status is considered):

diploma of winner or prize‑winner of an Olympiad/competition in the relevant field of study for foreign citizens from Russian educational organizations;
participation in academic paper competitions/creative projects.

Motivation letter (including reasons for choosing this program);

reasons for choosing this program;
the applicant’s understanding of the specific features of the program;
justification for choosing this program;
the candidate’s assessment of their professional opportunities after completing the master’s program

Academic and professional achievements confirmed by diplomas, certificates, and other documents:

participation in national/international academic conferences, seminars/schools, academic masterclasses, online courses, other academic events;
participation in research projects;
completion of internships;
academic publications (articles) / reports in Russian or foreign academic journals, etc.

A higher education diploma issued by another Russian university or by a foreign university that is ranked in the TOP‑500 of the ARWU, QS, or THE institutional rankings, or in the TOP‑200 of the ARWU, QS, or THE subject rankings.
Letters of recommendation for admission to the chosen program (if several letters are submitted, the points are not added together):

from academic departments of Russian/foreign universities or academic supervisors;
from Russian diplomatic missions abroad or foreign diplomatic missions;
from public organizations, associations of foreign graduates of Russian (Soviet) universities.

The minimum portfolio score is 30 points.
The maximum portfolio score is 100 points.

If I graduate from another university, can I be admitted to a master’s program at RUDN University?

Yes, you can submit your documents and be admitted to RUDN University.

Regulatory documents

RUDN University Charter

Education activity license

State accreditation certificate

Admission Rules to RUDN University for the 2026/2027 Academic Year

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