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 LOMONOSOV MOSCOW STATE UNIVERSITY

MSc Programs in English:

FACULTY OF BIOLOGY .................................................................................................... 4
MSc "Global Change Ecology and Novel Ecosystems (ecOne)" (program of Faculty of
Biology, Lomonosov Moscow State University implemented at the Faculty of Biology,
Shenzhen MSU-BIT University) ...................................................................................... 5
MSc "Nanobiotechnology" (program of Faculty of Biology, Lomonosov Moscow State
University implemented at the Faculty of Biology, Shenzhen MSU-BIT University) ......... 7
FACULTY OF CHEMISTRY ............................................................................................... 9
MSc "Project Management in the Field of Decommissioning of Nuclear Facilities
(including Radioactive Waste Management)" ............................................................. 10
FACULTY OF COMPUTATIONAL MATHEMATICS AND CYBERNETICS ........................... 13
MSc "Advanced Computing and Networks" ................................................................. 14
FACULTY OF ECONOMICS ............................................................................................ 16
MSc "International Business Management" (joint program of MSU Faculty of Economics
and Jönköping International Business School, Sweden) ............................................... 17
FACULTY OF GLOBAL STUDIES ..................................................................................... 20
MSc "International Relations and Global Studies" ........................................................ 21
FACULTY OF POLITICAL SCIENCE .................................................................................. 23
MSc "Global Order: Transformations and Challenges"(double degree MSU-MGIMO: MSU
Faculty of Political Science and MGIMO School of Governance and Politics) ................ 24
MSc "Post-Soviet Public Policy" ................................................................................... 27

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MSc "Political Science: International Relations and Economic Diplomacy" (double degree
program of MSU Faculty of Political Science and the University of Primorska in Koper,
Slovenia) ...................................................................................................................... 29
GRADUATE SCHOOL OF INNOVATIVE BUSINESS ......................................................... 31
MSc "Geological-Geophysical Exploration and Modelling of Hydrocarbon Fields" ....... 32
MOSCOW SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS ............................................................................ 35
MSc "Economics and Finance" .................................................................................... 36
MSc "Global Economics and Finance" ......................................................................... 39

Short-term Non-degree Distant Program:

FACULTY OF GEOGRAPHY ............................................................................................ 42
Program "Water-related Natural Hazards: Measurement and Modeling".................... 43

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FACULTY OF BIOLOGY
Founded in 1930 as the biology section of the Faculty of Physics and Mathematics at
Lomonosov Moscow State University, the Faculty of Biology, with its departments of
zoology, botany and soil and geography, is a major center of learning and research,
training specialists in various fields of biology.
Comprising 28 departments, the Faculty of Biology has three
problem-dedicated laboratories (the laboratory of space biology,
the laboratory of fermentation chemistry, and the laboratory of
fisheries and aquatic ecosystems assessment and management),
over 50 research laboratories and departments, 4 general
laboratories (the laboratories of electronic microscopy,
experimental animals, sediment analysis, and isotope analysis).
The Faculty has strong working ties with a biological station in
Zvenigorod and a marine station on the White Sea, as well as the
Museum of Zoology, the Botanical Gardens on Vorobiyevy Hills
and Prospect Mira, and a wildlife rehabilitation and research
center.
The Faculty’s main areas of research are key modern issues in
biology, medicine and agriculture. Its scientists work on the following problems: physical and biochemical
principles of self-organization in biological systems (material and energetic component relationships in
complex biological systems); comparative physiology and biochemistry of microorganisms; protein and
nucleic acids structure, synthesis and functions; genetic engineering on pro- and eukaryotic organisms;
histogenesis of connective tissue cells; biological membrane structure and functions; energetic processes
of photosynthesis, human and animal physiology (physiology of cardiovascular system and visceral
systems, blood physiology); genetics; evolutionary and ecological physiology; the theoretical basis for
modelling of biological systems.
The Faculty’s academics study the patterns of
development in the organic world; the variety of living
creatures on our planet and their evolution; usage,
preservation and sustainability of bioresources; fauna
and flora of various natural zones; productivity of
various biocenoses; host/parasite interaction;
population structure of plant and animal species;
animal behavior; human population genetics; origins
and structure of ethnic groups and nations, etc.
The Faculty’s students gain practical experience in
expeditions or during their work placements at various
companies, test stations, research institutions and laboratories, nature and wildlife reserves. Most
research laboratories in scientific and commercial organizations are happy to invite graduates of the
Faculty to work after completion of their studies.
WEBSITE: [Link]

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MSc "Global Change Ecology and Novel Ecosystems
(ecOne)" (program of Faculty of Biology, Lomonosov Moscow
State University implemented at the Faculty of Biology, Shenzhen
MSU-BIT University)

MASTER’S IN: Biology

DURATION: 2 years
WORKLOAD: 120 credits
TEACHING LANGUAGE: English
TUITION FEE: 425,000 RUB per year
PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
The Master's program in Global Change Ecology
and Novel Ecosystems focuses on the complex
causes and far-reaching consequences of global
change. Students will learn about the multifaceted nature of global change, encompassing changes in
climate, land use, water and biogeochemical cycles, as well as environmental pollution and the loss of
biodiversity, and how these changes impact all levels of biological organization, from molecules to
ecosystems.
The primary focus of the Master's program will be novel ecosystems that are human-built, modified
natural, or engineered niches of the biosphere (anthroposphere). They exist in places that have been
altered in structure and function by human agency. Novel ecosystems are part of the human environment
and habitats (including urban, suburban, and rural); they lack natural analogs, and they have extended an
influence that has converted more than three-quarters of the Earth’s wilderness.
Specific attention within the Master's program is given to the development of nature-based solutions,
where fundamental knowledge of ecosystems is translated into applied ecosystem management that
addresses the negative impacts of global change.
BENEFITS:
✔ As specialists in global change biology, graduates will develop the necessary skills to analyze policy,
influence decision-making, and implement novel solutions for a sustainable economy.
✔ The increasing recognition that global change poses a clear challenge to society makes expertise
on the subject a widely sought-after asset for any future professional career
✔ Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are awarded the degree from Lomonosov
Moscow University and SMBU.
CAREERS:

99% of students find a job within 3 months of graduation. Graduates of the program are also qualified to
move on to pursuing a PhD and to a career in academia and research institutions. Graduates have a wide
variety of career choices:

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 1) Fundamental and applied scientific research at universities and institutes. A research career
usually starts with a PhD, through an appointment as university assistant, PhD grantee, or project
collaborator. A full academic career is achieved by a limited number of outstanding researchers.
2) The private sector offers many possibilities in Research & Development (often after having
acquired a PhD) and in marketing, as well as in various biotechnology sectors, and in industrial
labs.
3) Graduates can be employed by organizations which develop and implement solutions for
enhanced sustainability at farming and/or food system levels.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE:
1st YEAR of STUDY 2nd YEAR of STUDY
Compulsory courses Compulsory courses
● Contemporary Biology ● Practical Methods in Ecological
● General Ecology Monitoring and Environmental
● Applied Ecology Toxicology
● Applied Terrestrial Ecology ● Academic Writing
● Applied Aquatic Ecology
Research Seminar
● Global Change and Nature
Conservation: Lessons from Optional courses (Electives)
Ecology and Paleoecology
● Agroecology ● Ecological (Environmental)
● Urban Ecology Biophysics
● Bioinformatics ● GIS and Remote Sensing
● Statistics in Ecology Applications in Ecology
● English ● Ecological Plasticity of Carbon
● Practical Methods in Ecological Metabolism in C3-, C4 and CAM
Monitoring and Environmental Plants
Toxicology ● Biological Invasions of Alien
● Philosophy and Bioethics Species
● Population Ecology
Research Seminar ● etc.
Internship Master’s Thesis
WHO SHOULD APPLY:
● Candidate should have Bachelor's degree in the field of Science, Applied Sciences, or Life Sciences
which have a strong focus on biology and environmental science
● English proficiency (level B2)
● Internationally-minded students with proven academic excellence
CONTACT DETAILS:
ADDRESS: Shenzhen MSU-BIT University, No. 1, International University Park Road, Dayun New Town,
Longgang District, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, 518172, China.
E-MAIL: bio@[Link]
PROGRAM PAGE: [Link]
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MSc "Nanobiotechnology"
(program of Faculty of Biology, Lomonosov Moscow State
University implemented at the Faculty of Biology, Shenzhen MSU-
BIT University)

MASTER’S IN: Nanobiotechnology

DURATION: 2 years
WORKLOAD: 120 credits
TEACHING LANGUAGE: English
TUITION FEE: 425,000 RUB per year
PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
The Master’s Program in Nanobiotechnology
strives to elevate achievement and enhance the
education of Master’s students to be accepted into the global scientific community, providing an
intellectual and social environment that enhances the quality of graduate education, based on the values
of excellence and mutual respect.
In the belief that the most important learning derives from the personal interaction and joint work of
teachers and students, the program encourages postgraduates to participate in scientific research.

BENEFITS:
✔ Students obtain advanced knowledge and skills in the field of nanobiotechnology, which they can
use in their future research careers.
✔ Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are awarded the degree from Lomonosov
Moscow University and SMBU.
CAREERS:
After graduation, students can apply for any
PhD program in nanobiotechnology, biophysics
or structural biology; some program alumni are
already enrolled in the PhD programs in Hong
Kong University, Moscow State University, the
University of British Columbia, etc. Alumni can
also work in biotechnological companies
(Thermo Fisher Scientific, Johnson & Johnson,
etc.)

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PROGRAM STRUCTURE:
1st YEAR OF STUDY Internships
Academic courses 2nd YEAR of STUDY
● Foreign Language Academic courses
● Philosophy
● Bioethics ● Foreign language
● History and Methodology of Biology ● Philosophy
● Practical Biology ● Current Issues of Biology
● Bioinformatics and IT
Thematic Courses
Thematic Courses
● Introduction to Nanobiotechnology
● Optical Microscopy ● Nanosystems and Nanodevices
● Nanostructure Biosynthesis ● Biophysics of Membrane Processes
● Membrane and Nuclear Medicine ● Molecular Genomics and Genetic
● Bioinformatics Engineering
● Nanostructured Materials
Electives
Electives
● Structural and Functional Proteomics
● Nanobiosensors ● Mathematical Methods in Raman
● Molecular Mechanisms of Cell Anti- Spectroscopy
oxidation ● Raman Spectroscopy in Cell Investigation
● Molecular Modeling and Molecular ● Creative Writing
Dynamics Master’s Thesis defense

WHO SHOULD APPLY:

✔ Candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in the field of Science, Applied Sciences or Life Sciences
and a strong focus on structural biology, biophysics or nanobiotechnology
✔ English proficiency (level B2)
✔ Internationally-minded students with a proven record of academic excellence

CONTACT DETAILS:
ADDRESS: Shenzhen MSU-BIT University, No. 1, International University Park Road, Dayun New Town,
Longgang District, Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, 518172, China.
E-MAIL: bio@[Link]
WEBSITE: [Link]

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FACULTY OF CHEMISTRY
Chemistry has been taught at Moscow State University since its establishment. The
founder of the university, Mikhail Lomonosov-apart from being a scientist, a gifted poet,
and an artist-was one of the outstanding chemists of his time. In 1755, simultaneously
with the founding of the entire university, he created the Faculty of Chemistry at Moscow
State University. Since then, many generations of famous Russian chemists have studied and taught at
the Faculty of Chemistry, and some of them became major figures in the world history of science.
Today, the Faculty of Chemistry consists of 17
departments, which represent all modern fields of
chemical science and the corresponding
specializations for the preparation of highly qualified
chemists. Our academic staff includes 9 academicians,
17 corresponding members of the Russian Academy
of Sciences, more than 350 teachers and about 700
researchers. Over 1200 students and about 300 post-
graduate students currently study at the faculty.
Taking into account the latest scientific trends, the Faculty prepares specialists of multiple disciplines to
become competent in all areas of modern chemistry, including obtaining new materials and medicines,
resource saving, and nanotechnology. In addition, professors teach chemistry at a number of other
Faculties of Moscow State University, as well as at the branches of Moscow State University in Baku
(Azerbaijan Republic), Dushanbe (Tajikistan) and the joint Shenzhen Lomonosov Moscow State University
- BIT. (People's Republic of China).
The impressive qualification of graduates from the
Faculty of Chemistry is due to the high quality of
teaching, characterized by immersion in modern
scientific problems, which is ensured by the fact that
every student from the first year participates in
scientific work, projects, and conferences.
Graduates of the Faculty of Chemistry, Lomonosov
Moscow State University, are world-class scientists
who are in demand in the best scientific and public
organizations, as well as in some of the leading
industrial companies of the world.
International contacts, an excellent teaching staff,
and a unique and charming atmosphere-these are
the features that help to define the MSU Faculty of Chemistry. The Faculty’s doors are open for talented
and ambitious young people who are eager to work for the betterment of their country and the
furtherment of scientific knowledge.
WEBSITE: [Link]

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MSc "Project Management in the Field of
Decommissioning of Nuclear Facilities (including
Radioactive Waste Management)"

MASTER’S IN: Chemistry

DURATION: 2 years
WORKLOAD: 120 credits
TEACHING LANGUAGE: English
TUITION FEE: 502,500 RUB per year
PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
The uniqueness of this program is in combining the
development of competencies in the field of radiochemistry, as well as in the field of management,
finance, law and so on. After studying, students will look at decommissioning issues from a broad
perspective and understand how to manage national programs in this area.

BENEFITS:
✔ Graduates of the program will be in high demand among various employers worldwide and well-
prepared to start up new venture activities
✔ Students will develop their cross-cultural skills, and will be able to participate in, and take on
leadership roles in international teams

CAREERS:
Upon completion of their studies, students can hold management positions in private and public
companies in the field of decommissioning, as well as manage projects and national programs in this area.
99% of students found a job within 3 months of graduation.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE:
1st YEAR of STUDY
Academic courses
● Philosophy
● Foreign Language
● Basics of Radiochemistry
● Modern Radiochemistry
● Modern Issues of Chemistry

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 ● Nuclear Fuel Cycle. Theoretical Basics
Thematic Courses
● Labeled Compounds and Radiopharmaceuticals
● Systematic Approach and Strategic Thinking
● Radioactive Waste Management
● Final Site Clearance
● Application of CAD Systems in the Design and Projects Implementation in Decommissioning
● Analytical Methods for Researching of the Properties of Radioactive Substances and Materials
Electives
● Effective Communication
● Basics of Law
● Regulation and Basic Strategic Decisions
● Chemistry of Actinides
● Decommissioning
● Lab exercises
Internships
● Rosatom Enterprises

2nd YEAR of STUDY

Academic courses
● Modern Radiochemistry
● Radionuclides in the Environment
● English
Thematic Courses
● Project and Program Management
● Financing of the Long-term Programs
● Concept of the Long-term Operations
● Nuclear Legacy
● Transition Step
Electives
● Factors of Concern and Difficulties of Project Realization
● Safety Assessment
● Nuclear Legacy
● Practical Aspects of Nuclear Fuel Cycle
Master’s Thesis
The defense of own project in the field of decommissioning

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ADMISSIONS:
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
● Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a natural science (math, chemistry, physics, biology, etc.)
● English fluency (level B2 advanced)
● Internationally-minded students with a proven record of academic excellence
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
Entry exams in Chemistry and English
ADMISSION PATHS & CALENDAR
● Beginning of educational course from September 2021
● Documents are accepted until the 1st of August 2021
HOW TO APPLY:
You must send your CV and information about yourself by email: avputyatin@[Link]

CONTACT DETAILS:
ADDRESS: Moscow, Leninskie gory 1, bld 3
TEL: +7(495) 939 3571
E-MAIL: avputyatin@[Link]
PROGRAM PAGE: [Link]
DOWNLOAD PRESENTATION ABOUT THE PROGRAM: [Link]
DNF/[Link]
[Link]
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FACULTY OF COMPUTATIONAL
MATHEMATICS AND CYBERNETICS
The Faculty of Computational Mathematics and Cybernetics MSU (CMC MSU) is
a leading center for training specialists in Applied Mathematics, Computational
Mathematics, Information Theory and Programming.
CMC MSU is a unique place for study, research, and collaboration. The Faculty
is focused on preparing elite specialists in applied mathematics, informatics, and
computer sciences. CMC MSU departments incorporate a broad range of
curricular and research interests. The diverse selection of majors enables
students to gain in-depth knowledge, acquire practical skills and professional
competencies while developing a deep understanding of the discipline.
Interaction and feedback from graduates and representatives from the scientific
and business world, as well as a broad group of stakeholders, enable the Faculty
to correlate the students’ learning outcomes with modern trends in business and science.
Nowadays, there are 20 Departments at CMC MSU: Mathematical Physics, Computational Methods,
Computational Technologies and Modeling, Research Automation, General Mathematics, Functional
Analysis and its Applications, Non-Linear Dynamic Systems and Control Processes, Operations Research,
Optimal Control, System Analysis, Mathematical Statistics, Mathematical Methods of Forecast,
Mathematical Cybernetics, Computing Systems and Automation, Algorithmic Languages, System
Programming, Supercomputers and Quantum Informatics, Information Security, Intelligent Information
Technologies, and Department of English Language. CMC MSU has close ties with large IT companies, such
as Intel, Microsoft, IBM, Hewlett-Packard, Sun, Cisco, SAP, Samsung, Russian companies Consultant-Plus,
Luksoft, Redlab, I-T, Garant, IBS, DMV-Group and many others.
CMC MSU students are involved in research work which goes hand in hand with their studies and is carried
out at the Faculty or at the affiliated academic institutes and laboratories, namely the laboratories of
Computer Graphics and Multimedia, Mathematical Methods of Image Processing, Statistical Analysis,
Discrete Controlling Systems, Industrial Mathematics, Computer Systems, Open Information
Technologies, Programming Technologies, Mathematical
Modeling in Physics, Mathematical Physics, Computational
Electrodynamics, Difference Methods, etc.
In addition to the curricula, students have the opportunity
to participate in student events: Day of the Faculty, student
theater "Theater ++", the Comedy Club, various dance and
music groups, and events. Students of the Faculty publish
their own student newspaper. Theater visits, tours and
much more are organized. CMC MSU students always take
prizes in the intellectual and athletic contests of Moscow
State University.
WEBSITE: [Link]

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MSc "Advanced Computing and Networks"
(joint program of MSU and Skolkovo Institute of
Science and Technology)

MASTER’S IN: Applied Mathematics and Computer

Science
DURATION: 2 years
WORKLOAD: 120 credits
TEACHING LANGUAGE: English
TUITION FEE: 425,000 RUB per year
PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
The purpose of the Master’s of Science program
"Advanced Computing and Networks" is to prepare students to specialize in the intersection of computer
networks, design of complex distributed systems, data processing and analysis, and machine learning. This
program is implemented jointly with the Skolkovo Institute of Science and Technology (Skoltech). The
program is conducted in English.

BENEFITS:
✔ Students receive real-life experience of launching and developing innovative projects
✔ Students enrolled in the joint program receive diplomas from Lomonosov MSU and Skoltech upon
completion.
CAREERS:
Students often pursue careers after graduation in the following positions: system programmer, analyst,
architect-developer of computing systems and networks, research developer, and project manager.

PROGRAM STRUCTURE:
1st YEAR of STUDY
Academic courses: Electives:
● Computer Networking and ● Software Defined Networks Fundamentals
Telecommunications ● Digital Signal Processing
● Applied Statistical Methods
● Distributed Algorithms: Principles of Internships
Design and Application ● Innovation Workshop (September)
Thematic Courses: Summer Internship (between the 1st-2nd year)
● Machine Learning
● Introduction to IoT
● High Performance Computing
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 2nd YEAR of STUDY
Academic courses:
● Real-time computer systems: architecture, approaches to design and analysis
● Mathematical Foundations of Software Verification
Thematic Courses:
● Introduction to Cloud Computing
● Communication Technologies for IoT
● Introduction to Blockchain
Electives:
● Quality of Service in Computer Networks
Master’s Thesis

ADMISSIONS:
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
● Bachelor or Master’s Degree in any field of study
● English proficiency (level B2)
● Internationally-minded students with a proven record of academic excellence
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
Entry exams in July:
● Written exam in applied mathematics and computer science
● Testing that includes the following sections: English TOEFL ITP, an interview, and E&I Challenge
HOW TO APPLY: Visit [Link]

CONTACT DETAILS:
ADDRESS: 119991, Moscow, Leninskie Gory 1-52, MSU, Faculty of Computational Mathematics and
Cybernetics 2nd educational building, 6th floor, room 663
TEL: +7 (495) 939-54-55
E-MAIL: asvk@[Link]
PROGRAM PAGES: [Link] [Link]

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FACULTY OF ECONOMICS
Founded in 1941, the Faculty of Economics continues the centuries-old tradition
of economic education in Russia, being one of the leading centers of university
education that trains economists. The traditional combination of fundamental
education and professional training aims at developing students’ analytical skills
and creative thinking to help our graduates adapt quickly and successfully to the requirements of any job
in the field of economics and management.
The Faculty’s graduates start their careers armed
with an understanding of the latest trends in
economics and business, educated to be analytical,
resourceful, and inspired leaders who are capable
of adding value to their organizations. The variety
of courses the Faculty offers helps students choose
a specialty related to their future field of work or
study. Master's students must conduct their own
research and are stimulated to publish scientific
papers. During their studies, students undergo
internships, which lay the foundation for writing
and defending their Master's Theses.
There are 18 departments in the Faculty of Economics: Department of Political Economy; Department of
Macroeconomic Regulation and Planning; Department of Mathematical Methods for Economics;
Department of History of Economic Thought; Department of History of National Economy; Department of
Economy of Foreign Countries and International Economic Relations; Department of Statistics;
Department of Accountancy, Analysis and Audit; Department of Population; Department of Management;
Department of Industrial Economics and Principles of Entrepreneurial Business; Department of
Agroeconomics; Department of Nature Management Economy; Department of Finance and Credit;
Department of Employment and Labor Relations; Department of Economic Informatics; Department of
Risk and Insurance Management; Department of Applied Institutional Economics.
Scholars from the Russian Academy of Sciences (RAS), namely, from the Institute of World Economy and
International Relations, the Institute of Economics, the Central Economics and Mathematics Institute, and
the Institute of National Economic Forecasting are invited to teach, thus giving the students an
opportunity to learn about the latest findings in various fields of economic theory and practice.
The Faculty of Economics has close ties with a number of leading international universities with exchange
programs for undergraduate and postgraduate students as well as academic staff. Our partners are Vienna
University of Economics and Business (Austria), the University of Kaizerlautern, Eberhart-Karls-University
of Tubingen, Friedrich Schiller University of Jena, Johan Wolfgang Goethe University of Frankfurt, Phillips
University of Marburg, Paris I -Sorbonne University, ParisIX - Dauphine University, Brest Business School,
and the State University of New York (SUNY). Together with leading European universities, the Faculty of
Economics participates in the European programs supported by the European Commission whose aim is
to harmonize Russia’s educational trends with basic principles of European education policy.
WEBSITE: [Link]

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MSc "International Business Management"
(joint program of MSU Faculty of Economics and Jönköping
International Business School, Sweden)

MASTER’S IN: Management

DURATION: 2 years
WORKLOAD: 120 credits
TEACHING LANGUAGE: English
TUITION FEE: 520,000 RUB per year

PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
The Master’s Program in International Business Management is a new exciting program at the leading
Russian university, which additionally provides an opportunity to receive a Master’s degree from an
internationally recognized business school in Sweden - Jönköping International Business School (JIBS). The
program provides a deep understanding of modern approaches to management, and reveals the specifics
of doing business in the context of the global market and international activities.

BENEFITS:
✔ The program provides a deep understanding of primary concepts of global business and its recent
trends. Students will be able to develop their cross-cultural and global leadership skills.
✔ Students can expect to form a strong understanding of the contexts and practices of large
international companies, with the principles of creating and managing small and medium-sized
enterprises that will enrich their understanding of not only how to work in established companies,
but also how to create and develop an independent business.
✔ Students will meet with an international team of lecturers and professors from Russia, Sweden,
Germany, and the USA that will allow them to get real international experience.

CAREERS:
Graduates of the program become decision-makers in an interconnected business world. They will be in
high demand with employers around the world, as well as being well-prepared to start new venture
capital activities. 50% of students find jobs while still in their course of study, while 99% of graduates find
jobs in the first year after finishing the program.

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PROGRAM STRUCTURE:
1st YEAR of STUDY
Academic courses:
● Strategic Management ● Business Communications/ Russian as a
● Corporate Finance Foreign Language
● Organizational Behavior ● History and Methodology of Management
● Managerial Economics (Philosophy)
● Research Methods in Management ● Campus Course
Thematic Courses:
Internships
● International Business
● 4 weeks
● International Communication and
Leadership
● International Business Law
● International Marketing
● Start-up and International Venture
Development
● Research Seminar

2nd YEAR of STUDY

Elective courses:
Moscow Track (Moscow State University) Double Degree Track (JIBS, Sweden)
● International Risk Management ● Entrepreneurial Growth
● Global Trends in Corporate Governance ● Advanced Leadership
● Theories of Digital Business ● Organizing and Leading Change
● Digital Marketing and Analytics ● Market Communication in a Digital World
● Human Resource Management in ● Environment, Logistics, and IT
International Companies ● Advanced Supply Chain Management
● International Practices of Selling and Sales ● Corporate Governance
Management ● Advanced Management Accounting and
● Foreign Exchange Transactions Control
Management ● Advanced Security Markets and Financial
● International Markets Entry and Contracts
Expansions
Internships
6 weeks
Master’s Thesis

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ADMISSIONS:
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
● Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in any field of study
● English proficiency (level B2)
● Internationally-minded students with a proven record of academic excellence
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
● On-line entry exams in English and International Business Management
● OR Certificates: GMAT and TOEFL/IELTS
ADMISSION PATHS & CALENDAR
● Apply in June
● Exams in July

CONTACT DETAILS:
ADDRESS: 119991, Moscow, Leninskie gory, 1 bld.46
TEL: +7 (495) 939-2913/5755
E-MAIL: interbm@[Link]
PROGRAM WEBSITE: [Link]

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FACULTY OF GLOBAL STUDIES
The Faculty was founded in 2005 and laid the foundation for the first studies of global
processes in Russia. The mission of the Faculty is to prepare highly qualified specialists
with deep theoretical knowledge and the practical skills necessary to understand global
processes and develop approaches to managing them. The Faculty’s students receive a multicultural
education that makes them tolerant, communicative and resourceful.
Rapid globalization demands new approaches to the training of specialists in international relations; our
graduates are to become specialists in cross-disciplinary global studies, combining approaches and
methods of natural sciences and the humanities. The educational process at the Faculty of Global Studies
is based on the best academic traditions of Moscow State University, reinforced by innovative educational
technologies. The Faculty has received international recognition from the professional community. It is a
member of the Global Research Universities Consortium, which provides students with excellent
opportunities to study abroad through exchange programs.
The Faculty’s courses are delivered by the leading professors
from MSU, the Russian Academy of International Trade, the
Moscow State Institute of Foreign Affairs, the Russian
Diplomatic Academy, and the Russian Academy of Sciences
(RAS); we also invite specialists from governmental bodies,
Russian and international business companies, consular
services of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and from abroad.
Business games, panel discussions, conferences, and
situational seminars complement traditional forms of
education such as lectures, classes and seminars. All these
together help to create an environment that efficiently prepares our students for their future professional
work. Our students can practice their discussion skills at the Phoenix Discussion Club, where leading
Russian and foreign experts are invited. The curriculum includes internships which our senior
undergraduates have at the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and other governmental bodies and
committees of the State Duma and the Federation Council, at RAS institutes and research centers, as well
as Russian and international companies. The Faculty’s students participate in international conferences
and do internships at leading universities and research centers abroad. The students are trained to be
effective managers and apply their knowledge to find solutions to problems; their communication skills
allow them to exchange information in several foreign languages to establish business relationships with
representatives of different cultures. They can assess the internal and external political situation in a
country or region, use international law to support business and business security. The Faculty’s graduates
work as analysts and specialists in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, federal and local authorities of the
Russian Federation and other CIS countries, the UN, the Council of Europe, consulting and analytical
companies, large international and Russian corporations and public organizations.
The Faculty prepares specialists in foreign economic policy, international business and international
financial relations. They also train analysts and consultants for international organizations and Russian
governmental bodies. The graduates work for Russian and international corporations, for the Ministry of
Finance and the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade, for other ministries and institutions, for
consulting and auditing companies, and international economic organizations, as well as for the mass
media, covering issues related to the global economy.
WEBSITE: [Link]
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MSc "International Relations and Global Studies"

MASTER’S IN: International Relations

DURATION: 2 years
WORKLOAD: 120 credits
TEACHING LANGUAGE: English
TUITION FEE: 418,470 RUB per year

PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
The Master’s Program in International Relations and Global
Studies offers a unique opportunity to gain a deep understanding of global and European political
problems, as well as global and regional processes of the modern world.

BENEFITS:
✔ Preparing highly qualified professionals in international relations who are competent in
international, political, and economic relations and who are well equipped with the knowledge
and skills to perform actively in the sphere of foreign politics and global economic integration.
✔ Expanding and deepening professional communication skills at the international level.
✔ Teaching is provided by leading professors of Lomonosov Moscow State University with the
participation of representatives of potential future employers such as the Russian Ministry of
Foreign Affairs, state authorities, transnational corporations, and international organizations.
CAREERS: After graduation, students can follow their professional path in the field of international
relations, working in leading international institutions and transnational corporations. 99% of students
find a job within 3 months of graduation.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE:
1st YEAR of STUDY
Academic courses:

● Regional Subsystems of International Relations in the 21st century

● Megatrends of World Development and Modern Global Problems
● Professional English
Thematic courses:

● International Relations in the Context of Global Processes

● Global Economy and Global Division of Labor

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Electives:
● Sustainable Development and Globalization
● Global Political Technologies
● Theory and Practice of the Diplomatic Service

2nd YEAR of STUDY

Academic courses:
● Russian Foreign Policy Strategy and International Conflicts
● History and Methodology of World Political and Global studies
● Professional English
Thematic Courses:
● Global History
● Political Globalistics
● Global Geopolitics
Electives:
● Information Security of Foreign Policy in the Era of Globalization
● Competitiveness in Global Economy
ADMISSIONS:
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
● Bachelor’s Degree
● English proficiency (level B2)
● Internationally-minded students with a proven record of academic excellence
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
Entry exams in International Relations (in English)
ADMISSION PATHS & CALENDAR
15th of June, 2021 – start of admission process
CONTACT DETAILS:
ADDRESS: 119991, Moscow, Leninskiye gory, 1, building 13A
TEL: +7 (495) 939-45-06, +7 (929) 932-45-06
E-MAIL: pk@[Link]
WEBSITE: [Link]
[Link]
[Link]

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FACULTY OF POLITICAL SCIENCE

The tradition of teaching in the field of political science began in Russia

in 1755, when the department of political science was founded by M.V. Lomonosov, together with the
first 10 departments of Moscow State University. At the beginning of the 19th century, there was a Faculty
of Ethical and Political Sciences at Moscow State University, which trained students in various areas:
political science, diplomacy, political economy, etc.
Modern political science has been taught at MSU since 1989, when it was introduced to the Russian
universities’ register of specializations and the Department of Political Science was opened within the
Faculty of Philosophy. The Faculty of Political Science was founded in 2008, in accordance with the
decision of MSU Academic Council. The mission of the faculty is to train specialists on the basis of the
classical university traditions, combining them with modern international expertise and innovative
research in the field of practical politics.
Currently, the Faculty of Political Science has seven
departments:
● Department of History and Theory of Politics
● Department of Russian Politics
● Department of History of Socio-political
Doctrines
● Department of Sociology and Psychology of
Politics
● Department of Comparative Politics
● Department of State Politics
● Department of International Relations and
Integration Processes
Our graduates are highly qualified professionals with in-depth knowledge of various specialized subjects
that the Political Science degree encapsulates. Our students specialize in the History and Theory of
Politics, the History of Political Doctrines, Political Analysis and Forecasting, Comparative Politics, Political
Conflictology, Political Sociology and Psychology, State Policy and Administration, World Politics,
International Policy and Geopolitics, Political Processes in Russia, Electoral Systems and Election
Processes, Political Informatics and Research and Information Analysis, Global Studies, and Ecological
Political Science.
The Faculty widely uses innovative educational methodologies, such as master classes by the leading
specialists in the sphere of applied political science, business games, round-table discussions, students’
research projects, and applications of modern interactive and multimedia technologies.
Senior students gain practical experience during their work placements and internships in the Presidential
Administration, the RF Government, the State Duma, the Council of Federation, the Federal Assembly of
RF, regional and local governmental institutions, offices of political parties and non-governmental
organizations, information, analytical and PR-departments of leading Russian business corporations,
political and consulting agencies, mass media, international organizations.
WEBSITE: [Link]

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MSc "Global Order: Transformations and
Challenges"(double degree MSU-MGIMO: MSU
Faculty of Political Science and MGIMO School of
Governance and Politics)
POSITION IN THE RANKINGS: Among the top 100
world universities in "Politics and International
Relations", according to the QS World University
Rankings (2019).
MASTER’S IN: Political Science
DURATION: 2 years
WORKLOAD: 120 credits
TEACHING LANGUAGE: English
TUITION FEE: 426,220 RUB per year

PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
The Master’s Program provides students with theoretical and practical knowledge about the features and
dynamics of global processes and modern international relations.

BENEFITS:
✔ An international degree, fully taught in English
✔ Study at two leading universities in Russia – Lomonosov Moscow State University and MGIMO (U)
of the Russian Foreign Ministry
✔ A.S. Panarin scholarship, which covers up to 100% of the tuition
✔ Visiting professors from different parts of the world
✔ The opportunity for international internships in leading foreign universities
The opportunity to take a Russian language class for foreigners
CAREERS:
Our graduates will be highly in-demand in:
● Diplomatic service and government authorities
● International intergovernmental organizations and international non-governmental institutions
● Transnational corporations
● GR and PR industries, international Mass Media
● Universities, think tanks, and scientific centers
● Mediation and conflict resolution sphere

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PROGRAM STRUCTURE:
1st YEAR of STUDY
Core modules
● International Relation Theory: A Critical Introduction
● International Organizations: New Hegemons or Weak Partners?
● Migration and Refugees: Humanitarian Aspects and Security
● The Politics of Integration: European Union/Eurasian Economic Union.
Special modules
● Governing a Global World
● Cooperation and Conflict in International Politics
● Major issues in International Politics.
Internships
The possibility of international internships in leading foreign universities with whom our program is
partnered

2nd YEAR of STUDY

Core modules
● World Order and Instruments of Global Regulation
● Globalization and Its challenges
● Regional Subsystems of International Relations
Special modules
● Political Discourse in the Global World
● Political Linguistics
● GR Activity of Business Associations
● Master’s Thesis

ADMISSIONS:
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
● Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in any field of study
● English proficiency (no exam certification is required)
● Internationally-minded students with a proven record of academic excellence
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
Entry exam in Political Science (conducted in English)

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SCHOLARSHIP
A.S. Panarin scholarship, which covers up to 100% of the tuition. The scholarship is given to candidates
with leading exam scores and high achievements in scientific activity (publications).
For more information about the Scholarship, please visit:
[Link] [Link]
HOW TO APPLY:
Submission of documents for the first year of undergraduate and graduate levels for foreign applicants
will be carried out in remote access on the MSU online platform for the submission of applications:
[Link]
CONTACT DETAILS:
ADDRESS: Lomonosov Moscow State University, Lomonosovsky Prospekt, 27/4, Moscow 119192, Russia
TEL: +7 (495) 939-57-84
E-MAIL: [Link]@[Link]
PROGRAM PAGE: [Link]
[Link]
[Link]

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MSc "Post-Soviet Public Policy"
(double degree MSU-MGIMO: MSU Faculty of
Political Science and MGIMO School of
Governance and Politics)

POSITION IN THE RANKINGS: Among the top 100

world universities in "Politics and International
Relations" according to the QS World University
Rankings (2019).
MASTER’S IN: Political Science
DURATION: 2 years
WORKLOAD: 120 credits
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION: English
TUITION FEE: 426,220 RUB per year
PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
The Master’s Program prepares the new generation
of policy-makers and experts, who will be able to design sound policy solutions to respond to the emerging
challenges in the countries of the former USSR.
BENEFITS:
✔ International degree, fully taught in English
✔ The program is taught by an international board of professors, coming from the leading
universities in Europe, USA, China, and Russia
✔ MGU and MGIMO create a unique and powerful alliance
✔ Scholarships are available for outstanding applicants. Learn more about the scholarship program
here: [Link]
✔ An opportunity to take Russian language classes, conduct empirical research projects, and get
hands-on experience in the heart of the post-Soviet space.
CAREERS:
There are three main career tracks in the program:
1) Policy-makers and their consultants employed at the governmental bodies in the former USSR
states
2) Consultants who help international businesses assess social and political risks in the post-Soviet
space
3) Experts, working at IOs and NGOs, localising the international programs and strategies in
accordance with the local context of the former USSR states

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PROGRAM STRUCTURE:
1st YEAR of STUDY ADMISSIONS:
Core modules Internships An opportunity to undertake an
internship in a wide range of companies and
● Politics and Economics in Post-Soviet
governmental bodies
Countries;
● Public Policy Formation in Post-Soviet 2nd YEAR of STUDY
Countries
Core modules
● Contemporary Political Management
● International Security Issues in World ● Assessment of Social and Political Risks
Politics and in the Post-Soviet Space. of International Business
● Applied Political Analytics
Special modules
● Critical Geopolitics
● Energy and Infrastructure Policy ● Globalization and its Challenges
● Political Islam in Post-Soviet Countries ● Megatrends and Global Challenges;
● Nationalism in the Soviet and Post-Soviet
Special modules
Space
● Political Regimes in Central Asia: Post-
Soviet Space
● Social Policy
● Politics in Eurasian states
● Master’s Thesis.

ELIGIBILITY
● Bachelor or Master’s Degree in any field of study
● English proficiency (no exam certification is required)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Entry exam in Political Science (conducted in English)
SCHOLARSHIP: Each year, a limited number of scholarships are available for outstanding applicants
HOW TO APPLY:
Students are encouraged to apply on the MSU online platform. The program provides consultations for
the applicants. To get a free consultation and ask questions, please e-mail us at admissions@[Link].
CONTACT DETAILS:
ADDRESS: Faculty of Political Science, Lomonosovsky Prospekt, 27/4, Moscow 119192, Russia
TEL: +7 (495) 939–33–80
E-MAIL: admissions@[Link]
PROGRAM PAGE (in Russian): [Link]
[Link]
[Link]
[Link]

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MSc "Political Science: International
Relations and Economic Diplomacy"
(double degree program of MSU Faculty of
Political Science and the University of Primorska
in Koper, Slovenia)
POSITION IN THE RANKINGS: Among the top 100 world universities in "Politics and International
Relations" according to the QS World University Rankings (2021).
MASTER’S IN: Political Science

DURATION: 2 years

WORKLOAD: 120 credits

LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION: English

TUITION FEE: 418 470 rubles per year

MISSION OF THE PROGRAM: Train specialists in the

global governance, international relations, world
economic processes and different issues connected with
political relations between states and non-governmental actors, global and regional institutions.
BENEFITS:
 International degree, fully taught in English;
 The program is delivered in Koper (1st year) and Moscow (2d year);
 An opportunity to take Russian and Slovenian language classes;
 An opportunity to undertake an internship in a wide range of companies and governmental bodies.
CAREERS:
There are several career tracks on the program: government authorities; international intergovernmental
organizations; international non-governmental institutions; transnational corporations; GR and PR
industries; universities, think tanks and scientific centers; international Mass Media.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE

1st YEAR of STUDY

Core modules
● International relations and world politics
● History and theory of diplomacy
● Development trends of the global economy
● International economic law
● Methodology for the international relations research
● Political systems and international economic policy of the Eurasian states

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Special modules
● Political systems and international economic policy of the European Union and Great Britain
● Political systems and international economic policy of the United States and Canada
● Russian political system and international economic policy
● Political systems and international economic policy of the North African and the Middle East
states
● Political systems and international economic policy of the South American states

2nd YEAR of STUDY

Core modules
● Modern political institutions and processes: comparative analysis
● Methodology and practice of scientific and pedagogical activity

Special modules
● Governing a Global World
● Politics and economics in post-Soviet countries
● The Politics of Integration: European Union / Eurasian Economic Union
● Transnational corporations in the international political dimension.

ADMISSIONS:

ELIGIBILITY: Bachelor or Master’s Degree in any field; English fluency (no exam certification is required)

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Entry exam in Political Science (conducted in English)

HOW TO APPLY: Students are encouraged to apply on online platform [Link]

CONTACTS IN SLOVENIA:
Tel.: + 386 5 610 20 00
E-MAIL: info@[Link]
Address: University of Primorska, Faculty of Management, Cankarjeva 5, p.p. 761, SI-6101 Koper, Slovenia
CONTACTS IN RUSSIA:
Tel.: +7 (495) 939-58-04
E-MAIL: kcp_12@[Link]
Address: Faculty of Political Science, Lomonosovsky Prospekt, 27/4, Moscow, 119192, Russia
Program pages: [Link]

[Link]

[Link]
economic-diplomacy/

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GRADUATE SCHOOL OF INNOVATIVE BUSINESS
Lomonosov Moscow State University Graduate School of Innovative Business
(Faculty) (HSIB) was established in 2006. The mission of GSIB is to prepare highly
skilled professionals in the field of natural resource management for energy and
fuel enterprises, geological-geophysical exploration of oil and gas deposits, and in
the field of chemical processing of hydrocarbon raw material.
HSIB unites the resources of different faculties of the University and adapts the classical university
educational programs to the changing needs of economics.
Training is carried out in cooperation with the Faculties of
Geology, Chemistry, Economics, and the School of Public
Administration and Management of the Lomonosov Moscow
State University. Open lectures are given by the main experts
from major oil and service companies of the Russian Federation,
advisers and lecturers of the European Association of
Geoscientists and Engineers, and leading foreign universities.
Non-degree educational programs include both advanced
training courses-mainly for employees of the oil and gas industry-and professional retraining programs.
Training programs are designed for specialists with a background in natural sciences or humanities. The
programs are aimed at obtaining the necessary knowledge and skills in the field of entrepreneurial
activity, primarily in the innovation sphere.
In the process of preparing Master's theses, students of the Faculty learn unique methods of
interpreting geological-geophysical data using the latest software developments of scientists from
Moscow State University; they use the most advanced equipment in laboratories of the Geological and
Chemical Faculties, and in the major oil and service companies such as RussNeft, Gazprom Neft, TOTAL,
Rosneft, and PetroAlliance group Schlumberger. Undergraduates who have proven themselves in pre-
graduate practice are now moving up the career ladder in these companies.
WEBSITE: [Link]

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MSc "Geological-Geophysical Exploration and Modelling of
Hydrocarbon Fields"

MASTER’S IN: Geology

DURATION: 2 years
WORKLOAD: 120 credits
TEACHING LANGUAGE: English
TUITION FEE: 600,000 RUB per year

PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
The purpose of the Master's program "Geological-Geophysical Exploration and Modelling of Hydrocarbon
Fields" is to educate specialists in the field of modern technologies relating to geological and reservoir
modelling, field development, advanced scientific methods of seismic exploration, well logging and
enhanced oil recovery. In addition, special attention is paid to computer technologies for construction
of 3D geological and geophysical models of geological environments, and 4D modelling of processes
in this environment, as well as the specifics of their application to practical geological problems.

BENEFITS:
✔ Education is carried out in cooperation with the Faculties of Geology, Chemistry, Economics and
the School of Public Administration and Management of Lomonosov Moscow State University. The
Graduate School of Innovative Business adopts an interdisciplinary approach.
✔ Students have an opportunity to gain in-depth knowledge by taking courses of the Master's
program
✔ Open lectures are given by the acknowledged experts from leading oil and service companies
of the Russian Federation, advisers and lecturers of the European Association of Geoscientists and
Engineers.

CAREERS:
After studying at the Graduate School of Innovative Business, students who have obtained a Master’s of
Geology, returning to their enterprises, often get higher positions. In addition, students prepare their
Master's Theses in leading oil companies and environmental organizations, which gives them the
opportunity to demonstrate their professional skills, with the goal of getting an offer of employment. 99%
of students find a job within 3 months of graduation.

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PROGRAM STRUCTURE:
1st YEAR of STUDY
Academic courses:
● Philosophy of Natural Sciences
● Mining Law
● Current Issues of Geology
Thematic Courses:
● Geological Modeling of Hydrocarbon Fields
● Seismic Data Mathematical Processing
● Three-dimensional Seismic Survey
● Sedimentation in World Ocean
● Structural Geology
Electives:
● Integrated Interpretation of Geological and Geophysical Data
● Statistical Methods for Geological Reservoir Modeling
● Mathematical Methods for Geological and Geophysical Data Interpretation
● Hydrodynamic Modeling
● Field Geology Problems of Developing Hard-to-recover Reserves of Hydrocarbons
● Information Technologies in the Oil and Gas Industry
Practical trainings
● Educational Research
● Teaching and Research
● Research
● Pre-graduation

2nd YEAR of STUDY

Academic courses:
● History and Methodology of Geological Sciences
● Natural Resource Economics
Thematic Courses:
● Oil and Gas Field Development
● Well Logging
Interdisciplinary examination in Geology
Graduate qualification work preparation and defense
Master’s Thesis

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ADMISSIONS:
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
✔ Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in any field of study
✔ English proficiency (level B2)
✔
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

The program of entrance exam for the Master’s Program in Geology

[Link]

ADMISSION PATHS & CALENDAR

Entrance exams for foreign citizens: written exam in Geology.
June, 2021– start of admission process, deadlines for submitting documents and the exact date of the
exam are available on the Faculty's website.
HOW TO APPLY:
Documents are accepted here, fill in the application form and submit the required documents.
CONTACT DETAILS:
TEL: + 7 495 939 11 50
E-MAIL: info@[Link]
WEBSITE: [Link]
[Link]

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MOSCOW SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS
The Moscow School of Economics of the Lomonosov Moscow State University was
established on the initiative of the rector V.A. Sadovnichy in April 2004 with the aim
of using the potential of the Russian Academy of Sciences and the Moscow State
University in the most complete and effective way to attract the best domestic
academic researchers and their foreign colleagues from the world's leading universities to teaching.
The mission of MSE is to prepare highly qualified specialists who
combine fundamental knowledge in the field of modern economic
science with the ability to understand the realities and
peculiarities of the Russian and world economy, who have
practical skills in working in large commercial and international
organizations, as well as in federal and regional structures.
The Faculty invites leading Russian scholars from the Russian
Academy of Sciences (RAS) to teach at the MSE: academicians A.D.
Nekipelov, V.M. Polterovich, Foreign Member of the RAS V.L.
Kvint, Corresponding Members of the RAS [Link]. Golovnin, R.S.
Greenberg, G.B. Kleiner, Doctor of Economics M.N. Uzyakov,
Doctor of Historical Sciences VB Kuvaldin, Doctor of Law A.G.
Lisitsyn-Svetlanov, Doctor of Philosophy [Link]. Rubinstein and others.
Special courses are taught by famous foreign scientists: Jacques Sapir (France), Grzegorz Kolodko (Poland),
as well as Jan Scholte (Great Britain, Sweden), D. Galbraith, J. Ugras, R. Hausald, J. Shakhmurov (USA), R.
Martin (Germany) D. Kotegawa (Japan), etc.
Regular weekly research seminars-during which scientists and experts discuss recent research in the field
of international and regional, economic and geopolitical issues-provide additional training for students in
writing term papers and dissertations.
MSE MSU students have the opportunity to develop their research skills by participating in research at
the leading academic institutes, under the supervision of leading scientists from Russia and around the
world.
Serious theoretical training, extensive practical experience, and communication with the best Russian and
foreign professors equips Moscow School of Economics graduates with a broad outlook, the ability to
think outside the box, and to deliver bold and original solutions.
Moscow School of Economics, aside from the programs taught in Russian language, offers two
international Master’s programs in Economics, taught completely in English. Students are enrolled in
these programs from all over the world: the United States of America, Spain, Germany, Switzerland,
Armenia, China, Iran, Serbia, Slovenia, Turkey, the Kingdom of Swaziland, Slovakia, India, and Saudi Arabia.
Graduates of the programs are highly competitive on the international job market, thanks to the intensive
trainings and regular meetings with business representatives during their education at MSU. Education in
Russia allows them to enlarge their possibilities and to get positions in multinational investment
companies and banks, as well as in multinational consulting companies.
WEBSITE: [Link]

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MSc "Economics and Finance"
(joint program of MSU Moscow School of Economics and
the University of Primorska in MSU affiliated branch in
Koper, Slovenia)

MASTER’S IN: Economics and Finance

DURATION: 2 years
WORKLOAD: 120 credits
TEACHING LANGUAGE: English
TUITION FEE: 596,000 RUB per year

PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
This is an international joint Master’s dual–degree program with the University of Primorska, Slovenia.
The goal of the international joint Master's program "Economics and Finance" is to use the best
educational resources of the two universities (curricula, teaching materials, teaching staff, etc.) to prepare
highly qualified personnel with fundamental knowledge in the sphere of economics and finance, with a
deep understanding of the principles and first-hand experience of doing business in Russia, Slovenia and
other European countries. Students are enrolled simultaneously in two universities, and become students
of the Lomonosov Moscow State University and the University of Primorska, Slovenia.

BENEFITS:
✔ Combination of the best teaching methods and educational facilities of both universities in the
MSU branch: the European university and the best university in Russia
✔ Favorable geographical location of the University of Primorska, which attracts students from
Russia and Slovenia, and also from neighboring European countries
✔ Upon successful defense of the Master’s dissertation, the graduate receives two diplomas in the
field of “Economics”–from the University of Primorska (which belongs to the European Higher
Education Area) and from the Lomonosov Moscow State University
During the first year, students study at the University of Primorska, in Koper, an ancient city rich in
historical artifacts located on the Adriatic Sea. For the second year, students study at the Lomonosov
Moscow State University in Moscow.
CAREERS:
Our graduates typically start from a business analyst position in Big 4 consulting companies,
multinationals, or commercial banks and investment companies. 80% of students find a job during their
final year of study; 99% of students experience rapid career growth within 2 years after graduation.

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PROGRAM STRUCTURE:
1st YEAR of STUDY 2nd YEAR of STUDY
Academic courses: Academic courses:
● Macroeconomics – III ● Macroeconomics – III
● Microeconomics - III ● Microeconomics - III
● Econometrics ● Econometrics
● Foreign Language
Thematic Courses:
● History of Economic Theory
● IT in Financial Economics
Thematic Courses:
● Asset Pricing: Fixed Income and
Derivatives ● Investment Project Evaluation, Financial
● Foreign Direct Investments and Modelling
Corporate Management and Forecasting
● Financial Institutions: Activity, ● Accounting and Taxation
Regulation, Risk ● Taxes and Companies
● Аpplied International Macroeconomics ● Money and Monetary Theory
● Research Seminars ● Macroeconomic and Financial
Forecasting
Internships
● Research Seminar
Business entities, multinational companies and
Electives:
consulting companies in Russia.
● Ethics and Professional Standards
● Expansion Strategies on International
Markets
● Macroeconomic and Financial
Forecasting
● Strategic Management in Multinational
Companies
● Project Finance
● Managerial Finance
Master’s Thesis

ADMISSIONS:
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
✔ Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in any field of study
✔ English proficiency (level B2)
✔ Internationally-minded students with a proven record of academic excellence
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

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 ● Entry exams in Economics and English language
OR
● International Certificates in:
● TOEFL (IBT min 80) / IELTS (min 6.0)
● GMAT (min 475) Program Code: 0QB (0QB-Q0-97) /
Or GRE (Program Code: 27 47)

CONTACT DETAILS:
ADDRESS: Leninskie gory, 1, building 61, 119991, Moscow
TEL: +7 968 824 56 52 (also WhatsApp)
E-MAIL: [Link]@[Link]
PROGRAM PAGE: [Link]
[Link]

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MSc "Global Economics and Finance"
(including preparation for CFA® exams)

MASTER’S IN: Global Economics and Finance

DURATION: 2 years
WORKLOAD: 120 credits
TEACHING LANGUAGE: English
TUITION FEE: 460,000 RUB per year
PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
This is an international program in Applied Finance and
Economics, incorporating the curriculum of Certified
Financial Analyst® (CBOK) – a professional qualification program.
BENEFITS:
The program combines education for a Master’s of Science degree in Economics with training for
professional CFA ® (Chartered Financial Analyst) exams.
The program provides fundamental education, as well as the cutting edge skills necessary for professional
financiers and risk-managers to successfully compete on the international market. During the course of
study, students have the option to specialize in:
✔ Investment banking and assets management
✔ Corporate finance and financial analytics
✔ International economic relations
Visiting professors and lecturers are invited from the best
western business schools; they include natives of those
western nations, as well as Russian citizens who have
completed their education abroad. The prominent scientists
and professors provide their courses and Master’s
dissertation supervision for students of MSc in Global
Economics and Finance. Students come from all over the
world: USA, Germany, Spain, Japan, Iran, India, China,
Switzerland, Turkey, Russia, Serbia, Armenia, Uzbekistan, and
the Kingdom of Swaziland, etc.

CAREERS:
Our graduates typically start from a business analyst position in Big 4 consulting companies,
multinationals, or commercial banks and investment companies. 80% of students find a job during their
final year of study; 99% of students experience rapid career growth within 2 years after graduation.
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PROGRAM STRUCTURE:
1st YEAR of STUDY
2nd YEAR of STUDY
Academic courses:
Academic courses:
● Macroeconomics – III
● Macroeconomics – III
● Microeconomics - III
● Microeconomics - III
● Econometrics
● Econometrics
Thematic Courses: ● Foreign Language
● History of Economic Theory
● Quantitative Methods and Financial
Mathematics
● Asset Pricing: Fixed Income and Thematic Courses:
Derivatives
● Investment Project Evaluation, Financial
● Corporate Finance
Modelling
● Financial Accounting and Reporting
and Forecasting
● Аpplied International Macroeconomics
● Company Value Management via
● Ethics and Professional Standards
Mergers and Acquisitions
● Asset Мanagement on International
● Macroeconomic and Financial
Capital Markets
Forecasting
● Alternative Investments
● Research Seminar
● Applied Econometrics in Economics and
Finance Electives:
● Financial Statements Analysis
● Research Seminars ● Russian Financial Sector in Global Finance
● Venture Capital and Business Valuation
Internships ● Expansion Strategies on International
Markets
● Business entities, multinational companies
● Public Finance
and consulting companies in Russia.
● Strategic Management in Multinational
Companies
● Project Finance and Financial Modelling
● Bank Analysis and Management
● Managerial Finance
Master’s Thesis

ADMISSIONS:
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
● Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in any field of study
● English proficiency (level B2)
● Internationally-minded students with a proven record of academic excellence

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
● Entry exams in Economics and English language
or
● International Certificates in
o TOEFL (IBT min 80) / IELTS (min 6.0)
o GMAT (min 475) Program Code: 0QB (0QB-Q0-97) or GRE (Program Code: 27 47)

CONTACT DETAILS:
ADDRESS: Leninskie gory, 1, building 61, 119991, Moscow
TEL: +7 968 824 56 52 (also WhatsApp)
E-MAIL: [Link]@[Link]
PROGRAM WEBSITE: [Link]
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FACULTY OF GEOGRAPHY
Since the foundation of the Moscow State University in 1755, great attention has
been paid to geographical research. However, a separate faculty was not created
from the very beginning. In 1863, the Department of Physical Geography was
opened as part of the Faculty of Physics and Mathematics. The Department of
Geography and Ethnography was added to the Faculty of History and Philology in
1884. Finally, the Faculty of Geography was opened on June 23, 1938.
Today, the field of geography studies the laws of formation and development of the environment and
natural, historical, and economic factors behind the territorial distribution of productive forces. The
Faculty of Geography conducts research and education on a wide range of fields in geography,
environmental and earth sciences, hydrometeorology, environmental management, cartography,
geoinformatics, remote sensing, and tourism. About 800 employees, including 100 professors/Doctors of
Science and 300 PhD researchers, work on the Faculty.
Nowadays, the MSU Faculty of Geography has
the world’s largest educational, scientific, and
student community of geographers. More than
1000 BSc and MSc students, and approximately
200 PhD students study in 15 Departments of
the Faculty every year. There are a large
number of students from China, Iran, France,
Germany, and other countries, who also study
geography on the Faculty.
The Faculty has 15 departments and 8 research
laboratories, 4 research stations, and 28
department laboratories. There are also several
computer rooms and analytical laboratories,
and a laboratory of mathematical modeling. The
Faculty of Geography has its own publishing facilities and a photo laboratory. The Faculty's Map Library is
a major depository of Russian and Soviet topographic and thematic maps (over 300,000 sheets). The
Faculty of Geography Reading Hall, which is a part of the University Library, provides immediate access to
over 200,000 titles of books, journals, and atlases. Since 1946, the Faculty has published a bi-monthly
scientific magazine “Vestnik Moskovskogo Universiteta. Geografia” [Moscow University Herald.
Geography] and a journal “Geography, Environment, Sustainability” published in English since 2010. The
Earth Science Museum of the Moscow State University plays an important role in the training of
geographers and in research activities, as well as the Faculty's Meteorological Observatory.
The Faculty graduates work to protect and improve the environment. Their profound theoretical
knowledge and practical skills in modern scientific methods are combined with their ability to see various
geographical issues in connection with natural and environmental issues. Our graduates are employed by
the institutes of the Russian Academy of Sciences and the CIS academies of sciences, as well as by research
and governmental institutions, educational institutions, Hydrometeorological Service, Ruscartography,
and enterprises in the field of ecology, resources, tourism, etc.
WEBSITE: [Link]

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Short-term Non-degree Distant Program:
Program "Water-related Natural Hazards:
Measurement and Modeling"

DURATION: 1 month
WORKLOAD: 16 academic hours
TEACHING LANGUAGE: English
TUITION FEE: 6,000 RUB

PROGRAM OVERVIEW:
Theoretical and practical training for students to solve
research tasks on environmental hazards related to water.

BENEFITS:
✔ Conceptual understanding of natural processes and their features, the physical and chemical
nature of these processes. The program includes the study of geomorphology and geochemistry
of terrestrial landscapes, Russian and international expertise in monitoring and modeling of
hazards (including hydrological), the human impact on landscapes, and subsequent consequences
✔ Ability to analyze negative factors and minimize the risk of environmental hazards
✔ Analysis of economic, social, and environmental consequences of hazards, impact monitoring and
mitigation, with regional examples from Russia.
WHO SHOULD APPLY?
✔ Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in a relevant field of study
✔ English proficiency (level B2)
✔ Internationally-minded students with a proven record of academic excellence

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: Entry exams - interview

CONTACT DETAILS:
ADDRESS: Moscow, Leninskie gory, 1 Faculty of Geography
TEL: +7(495) 939-15-33
E-MAIL: dopobr@[Link]
PROGRAM PAGE: [Link]

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