ВЕРСИЯ ДЛЯ СЛАБОВИДЯЩИХ
Who is eligible for state-funded (tuition-free) education:
1. Citizens of any country — through the quota system distributed by the Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education via Rossotrudnichestvo offices or the embassies/consulates of the Russian Federation in the applicant’s country of residence, based on a competitive selection process.

2. Applicants recognized as compatriots may apply on equal terms with citizens of the Russian Federation through the general competition based on Unified State Exam (ЕГЭ) results or the university’s internal entrance examinations.

3. Winners and prize-winners of the annual international student Olympiad “Future of Energy Engineering” are granted the right to free education in bachelor’s and master’s programs.

Who can study on a contractual (tuition-paying) basis:
International applicants from any country, regardless of place of residence.
ADMISSIONS
The National Research University “MPEI” conducts its educational activities on the basis of a state license and a certificate of state accreditation, which entitle the university to issue officially recognized diplomas of higher education to individuals who successfully complete their studies.
Admission of international applicants to NRU “MPEI” (through the International Education Directorate) is carried out:
  •  on a state-funded basis
  • under contracts for paid educational services (tuition-based) in accordance with the admission rules of FSBEI HE “NRU MPEI”
  • based on the results of international Olympiads
Applications are submitted electronically through the personal account for international applicants.

The list of documents to be attached to the electronic application includes:
  • identity document
  • educational certificates or diplomas
  • consent to the processing of personal data
If available, applicants may also attach documents confirming their achievements, such as diplomas from academic competitions or English language proficiency certificates.

Depending on the chosen program of study, international applicants must take entrance examinations.
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REINSTATEMENT AND TRANSFER OF INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS TO NRU “MPEI”
Reinstatement/transfer of students to NRU “MPEI” must be completed before the start of the academic semester in which the student plans to continue their studies. The decision on whether a student can be admitted is made by the relevant institute of NRU “MPEI” that offers the chosen academic program.

When considering reinstatement or transfer, the student’s academic performance and the differences between the curricula of the educational programs are taken into account.

The application and documents for reinstatement/transfer must be submitted to the International Education Directorate via email at: mpei@interedu.ru
  • A scanned copy of an identity document
  • A standard-form application for reinstatement/transfer
  • Educational documents or a certified copy
  • Academic transcript or certificate of study
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Useful information on the rules for admission under the quota of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation. The application process, documentation requirements, visas, and other information for prospective students.

Admission requirements for international students applying to MPEI on a tuition-based (contract) basis: steps, deadlines, entrance exams, documents, and visa support.

Admission to MPEI through the “Future of Energy Engineering” Olympiad for international students. Eligibility, required documents, exam format, deadlines, and application steps.