Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO) / Russian MFA·Russia

MGIMO State-Funded Places

Fully FundedBachelorMasterPhD12-48 monthsOlympiad & Quota cycles · Sep – Jan

MGIMO offers state-funded (budget) places for outstanding international students at Bachelor, Master, and PhD levels. These are highly competitive - typically 5-30 seats per program. MGIMO is overseen by the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and is the most prestigious university in Russia for international relations, economics, law, and political science.

Popular Participating Universities

Moscow State Institute of International Relations

Quick info

Application status

Olympiad & Quota cycles · Sep – Jan

DAAD deadlines vary per program. Check the official site for the current intake window.

Russia

Bachelor, Master, PhD

12-48 months

International Relations, Political Science, Economics…

Open to: Open to foreign citizens (including Indonesians)

Apply on official site

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Info sourced from official providers. Always verify deadlines, requirements, and eligibility directly before applying.

What you get

Tuition: 100% covered by the Russian Government for state-funded places
Subsidized dormitory accommodation (~€120/month) within walking distance of campus
Health insurance provided
Monthly stipend may be available for PhD students

Monthly: Tuition: 100% covered (self-funded rate: €4,200-5,500/year) / Dormitory: ~€120/month / Health insurance: free

Requirements

First degree: Not required

Professional experience: not specified

Country restriction: Open to foreign citizens (including Indonesians)

Detailed requirements

- Foreign citizen (Indonesian applicants are eligible)
- High academic performance in previous studies
- Entrance examination (in Russian or English depending on program)
- Language proficiency: TOEFL/IELTS for English-taught programs, TORFL for Russian-taught
- Valid passport with notarized Russian translation
- Educational documents with notarized Russian translation
- Medical certificate and HIV-negative certificate
- Motivation letter and letters of recommendation

Who can apply

International students (including Indonesians) seeking fully funded Bachelor, Master, or PhD degrees in International Relations, Political Science, Economics, Law, or Journalism at MGIMO - Russia's most prestigious university for these fields.

Fields of study

International RelationsPolitical ScienceEconomicsInternational EconomicsLaw (International Law)Journalism and International MediaInternational BusinessEnergy DiplomacyInternational TourismEnvironmental SustainabilityRussian Language

Application window

Olympiad & Quota cycles · Sep – Jan

Dates are based on data sourced from official providers (2025-2026 cycle). Deadlines may shift between intake years. Always verify on the official website before applying.

Important dates

Application opens: May 2026 (typical)

Application deadline: 15 July 2026 (typical)

Entrance examinations: July – August 2026

Results announced: August 2026

Studies begin: 1 September 2026

How to apply

1Step 1: Browse programs at en.mgimo.ru/admissions
2Step 2: Contact international@mgimo.ru for application guidance
3Step 3: Prepare application package (passport, transcripts, motivation letter, recommendation letters, medical certificate, language certificate)
4Step 4: Submit application via the MGIMO admission portal
5Step 5: Pass the entrance examination (in Russian or English)
6Step 6: If accepted, apply for Russian study visa