Changes for Applicants in 2025 Revealed
commencingon June 20, university applications are now open for the academic year of 2025. The application process will conclude by August 29.
The Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education, Dmitry Afanasyev, has revealed that students who took the Unified State Exam (USE) the previous year will submit their applications first, followed by current graduates once they have received their exam results. It's worth noting that university entrance exams are scheduled to end between July 15 and July 20.
The enrollment process is split into two stages:
- From 2 to 3 August, students who gain admission through reserved places and Olympiad winners will be enrolled in priority.
- The primary enrollment stage will take place on 6 and 7 August.
An additional enrollment round for vacancies, if any, is scheduled for 10 to 11 August. It is anticipated that the main admissions campaign will be completed by August 20, followed by additional intake conclude no later than August 29 for targeted programs.
For participants of the Special Military Operation (SVO) or their children, the confirmation of privileges has been simplified. Previously, physical certificates were required, but now an electronic confirmation will suffice. Similarly, the final university selection will now only require a mark in the enrollment agreement electronically.
For those interested in university admission timelines in Russia for 2025, please find below a summarized overview for general reference:
University Admission Timeline in Russia 2025
- Application start date for most universities varies, typically in March 2025 for MBBS programs.
- Admission process begins on June 1, 2025, for MBBS programs.
- Last application date:
- July 1 for some universities.
- October 25, 2025, for general applications.
- Invitation letters issued: May to August 2025.
- Visa application: April to October 2025.
- Arrival in Russia: September to October 2025.
- Academic year begins: September 1, 2025.
For specific details, such as application deadlines and requirements, kindly refer to the official websites of the universities you are interested in. Keep in mind that some programs may have different timelines, especially for specialized courses like MBBS or pre-university programs.
References:[1] Summer University 2025: Dates, Locations - [Link][2] MBBS Program Admission Timeline - [Link][3] Pre-University Program at MISIS: Timeline - [Link][4] Scholarships and Support Programs - [Link][5] MBBS Admission without Entrance Exam for NEET Qualified Students - [Link]
- The education-and-self-development sector in Russia, regarding university applications, has announced that applications for the academic year of 2025 will commence on June 20.
- general-news about the university admission timeline for 2025 in Russia indicates that the primary enrollment stage will take place on August 6 and 7, with the anticipated completion of the main admissions campaign by August 20.
