Tomsk State University offers programs of three different levels, which are taught in Russian or English languages. The bachelor's degree in Russian takes four years, with master's degree taking two years (regardless of whether it is reasearch-focused or not) and PhD taking four years.
Students willing to study in Russian may take Pre-University Courses of Russian language. Students willing to study in English and to upgrade their knowledge of Mathematics, Physics, and Computer Science may undergo English-taught Pre-University Courses (check the details in the left-side menu).
For more details about the English-taught and Russian-taught programs, please write to: int.admissions@mail.tsu.ru
Coronavirus update
The safety and wellbeing of our staff, students and visitors is our highest priority. To help keep everyone safe during the COVID-19 outbreak, we have moved teaching online, closed non-essential facilities and cancelled or postponed on-campus events.
Applications can be submitted as of 15 January 2021.
The deadline for applying is 20 July 2021.
All applicants are encouraged to start applications early and take their time presenting their best effort. It is going to take about 3 months from the day of application until the arrival to TSU.
Choose the program from the list presented on this website under the “Programs” section.
Complete the online application form (click on Apply Now). Also, upload your scans of documents that confirm your academic background (diploma, diploma supplement, certificates, transcripts, i.e. academic credentials) and a passport. For each post-secondary institution you've attended, you should upload a registrar-issued transcript for review.
Note: Transcripts must be official copies from the registrar's office. We cannot accept unofficial transcripts or grade reports copied from student accounts.
Take the entrance exams (written or oral). Admissions are very competitive and you should have achieved (or be on track to achieve) at least the minimum grade to apply (55 points out of 100 possible). The program manager will contact you about the exams and schedule the date for skype interview after your application is reviewed.
If you have passed the exams successfully you will receive a confirmation letter on conditional approval. After that the learning agreement and an invoice is sent. Make an advance payment according to the invoice and complete the visa support application form.
Get an invitation from the TSU Visa Department. Usually it takes one month (20 business days). This invitation gives the right to apply for an entry visa at the Russian Embassy or Consulate in your home country prior to arrival in Russia. International applicants should not leave their home country before gaining admission to TSU.
After receiving the visa, please, send us information about your travel route (airline, flight number, arrival time, etc.) to organize the pick-up service. Please do so 7 days prior to your arrival.
In order to be enrolled as a student of Tomsk State University your educational documents must be duly certified. You must have your diploma legalised (authorised) and translated into Russian language.
What is legalisation?
Legalisation is a procedure of giving legal effect to a document issued in one country on the territory of another country. Legalisation shows that:
the document was issued by a competent and expert authority
the signature, seal and/or stamp on the document are genuine
the document’s format is correct
There are two types of document legalisation:
Apostille
Consular legalisation
The type of the legalisation depends on the country of origin of the document.
Apostille
This means that documents are legalised using 1 stamp or sticker only. This is called an ‘apostille’. In cases like this, Country A legalises the document with an apostille. After this, no more steps are necessary. Documents with an apostille can be used in all the countries that are members of the Apostille Convention.
All the countries that are members of the Apostille Convention are listed on the website of the Hague Conference on Private International Law (HCCH).
Consular legalisation
Legalising a document involves taking certain steps in a certain order. ‘Country A’ is the country the document comes from:
Step 1
A competent authority in Country A checks that the document has been signed by the correct authority or authorities in Country A. This is usually the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Country A. After approval, a stamp or sticker is placed on the document. This shows the Russian authorities that the document has been issued by a competent authority in Country A.
Step 2
The Russian authorities check the document and place another stamp or sticker on it. This is usually done by the Russian embassy, consulate-general or honorary consul in Country A.
Attention! After the documents are duly legalised (containing official stamps), they must be translated into Russian language and witnessed by the Notary.
The University recognition
The recognition is conducted by the University staff in order to provide the candidate with the right to study. The legalised documents are prerequisite for the University recognition. Our specialists review the documents (diploma and transcripts) and give their documented approval for student to be enrolled to the University.
Pre-university training courses can prepare you for your future studies anywhere in Russia. The key point is that you won’t study only Russian language.
We will help you brush up on your knowledge of different subjects such as math, physics or any other depending on your field of study. Moreover, while learning the language,you will get to know about Russian culture and have a great time as a student herein Russia!
Pre-Courses Start: 1st October 2021
Duration: 1 year
Application Deadline: 30th September 2021
Tuition fees: 166 000 rubles (US$ 2255*)
Prepayment: 83 000 rubles (US$ 1127*)
*All prices in US dollars canbe changed according to the RUB-USD exchange rate.Prices in rubles will not be changed.
If you are not going to enter Bachelor’s or Master’s programs, but still want to learn Russian language, you do not need to follow subject-specific language trainings, just choose the Russian language course.
Register on the website russia.study fill out an electronic form and submit your application All payments can be made on the website: ipay.tsu.rusee the instruction[instruction]
For more details, please, contact
Lyudmila А. Dubtsova
Sc. in Philology, Associate Professor of the Department of the Russian Language (Faculty of Philology)
Teaching and Learning Specialist of the Faculty of Pre-university Training
1st of 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.
15th of January is an official start of the Admissions Campaign for the upcoming academic year. 10th 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)
Choose the program from the list presented on this website under the “Programs” section. 
In order to be enrolled as a student of Tomsk State University your educational documents must be duly certified. You must have your diploma legalised (authorised) and translated into Russian language.
