Saint Petersburg University has several programmes available for international students:
1. If you want to get a degree from Saint Petersburg University, you can consider applying to SPbU Bachelor, Master of PhD programmes. You can apply on fee-paying basis or with the Russian Government Scholarship.
There are Preparatory Courses available for Foreign citizens that help to prepare for admission in the best way.
2. If you want to spend 1 semester or 1 academic year at Saint Petersburg University without getting a diploma of higher education, you can apply for the Exchange or Freemover programme at SPbU. Advantages of the exchange and freemover programmes include an individual study plan (30 ECTS per semester), free Russian language courses, full administrative and academic support and an Official Transcript of Records upon successful completion of the semester.
3. If you want to study Russian language course, you can join the SPbU Russian language courses. There are several programmes available from several weeks to a full year, including summer and winter schools and other programmes.
There is an official certified Russian Language Testing Centre, where you can take the internationally recognised TORFL test.
4. If you want to take a particular course at SPbU or get an understanding about the studies at the university, there are online courses in foreign languages available to all interested applicants.
5. If you want to take a short-term additional educational or professional development programme, SPbU offers a variety of such programmes in Russian or English.