Semester Exchange - Lomonosov Moscow State University

Semester Exchange - Lomonosov Moscow State University

Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU) is the highest-ranked university in Russia, with a consistent position within the global top 150 of the QS World University Rankings. Considered one of the most prestigious universities in Russia, its graduates have won more than 10 Nobel Prize awards. It houses the tallest educational building in the world and hosts more than 47,000 students, welcoming 4,000 international students every year.

MSU RU

Country

Russian Federation

Type of Program

Exchange

Level of Study

Undergraduate
Postgraduate

Length of Program

5 months

Program Dates

First Semester: September - January
Second Semester: February - June

Language of Instruction

  • Medium of Instruction: Russian, some courses in English. Contact faculty for list of English courses offered https://www.msu.ru/en/address/ .
  • Incomprehensive list of PG courses in English can also be found here and here
Travel Grant

$800

WAM Requirement (Out of 100)

60

Course Information

Course Catalogue

Accommodation

MSU Housing

Exchange Student Website

MSU Exchange Website
Factsheet
Living Costs

Eligibility criteria

To be eligible for this program, you must meet the following:

  • Macquarie Abroad General Eligibility Criteria
  • Nomination from Macquarie University
  • Recommended Language Skills: At least B1 level of Russian. Students can take free Russian language courses according to their level throughout the semester.
  • Review the course information and restricted courses to check it is suitable for your degree progression at Macquarie University

How to Apply

Applicants must complete an online Application form. You'll need to include:

Your personal details, One University preference, It should take around 2 - 3 minutes to complete an application.

Important notes:

Application Fee and Payment Options: For all exchange programs (semester and short term), there is a compulsory application fee. For more information and payment options please refer to the Payment Website.

Insurance: It is a requirement of the exchange program that all students must purchase their own travel insurance to cover them for the duration of their entire journey overseas. More information will be given to students upon acceptance.

Program Costs: You remain enrolled at Macquarie University and continue to pay your tuition fees to Macquarie University. As an exchange student you pay no tuition fees to host university. However, you must also always be prepared for unexpected expenses, and should consider how you will be dealing with the expenses of your exchange before you leave your home country. Prior to departure, you will need to save sufficient funds to cover all of your expenses for the duration of your exchange. Some costs to consider include: airfares, students visa (if required), travel health insurance, accommodation, food, additional travel, entertainment, textbooks, incidental expense. If you wish to work while you are away, it is important to note that work rights for international students vary from country to country. For further information about your visa restrictions please contact the consulate or embassy of your host country.


*Disclaimer: Macquarie University does not ensure the quality or reputation of activities run externally, should students choose to undertake these activities they take on the full risk and responsibility. All students need to undertake their own risk assessment before departure, considering wisely their personal health and safety risks. Ultimately participation in these activities is at the students’ risk.

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Area of study
Business; Media, creative arts, and communication; Science; Society, history and languages

Eligibility
Has a GPA requirement

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Benefits
Travel Grant

Value
AU $800

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Email
mi.exchange@mq.edu.au

Apply URL
https://students.mq.edu.au/experience/travel-while-studying/apply

Level of study
Undergraduate; Postgraduate

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