1^stof September is an official start of academic year all over Russia. Please note students study 2 semesters (fall and spring) which both comprise one continuous academic year. There are no new separate intakes for the spring semester.

15^th of January is an official start of the Admissions Campaign for the upcoming academic year. 10^th of July is the last day when applications can be submitted.

Fall Semester Exam Period

9/01 – 9/02

(please note that dates may vary per faculty, each faculty leaves 1-2 weeks holidays after exams within the indicated period)

Spring Semester Exam Period

1/06 – 29/06

(please note that during this period students not only have their final exams for the year but also their thesis defence)

Public Holidays

November 4, 2020 – Day of Unity
January 1, 2021 – New Year’s Day ( January 1-6, 2021 – Holiday)
January 7-8, 2021 – Orthodox Christmas Day
February 23, 2021 – Defence of the Fatherland (February 22-23 – Defence of the Fatherland Holiday)
March 8, 2021 – Women’s Day (March 8 - Women's Day Holiday)
May 1, 2021 – Labour Day (May 1-3 - Labour Day Holiday)
May 9, 2021 – Victory Day (May 10 - Victory Day Holiday)
June 12, 2021 – National Day of Russia (June 12-14 - National Day Holiday)