Moscow State Institute of International Relations (University) of the MFA of Russia

Year found: 1944
Legal form: State
Country: Russia
Awards: Bachelor Degree
                    Specialist Degree
                    Master Degree
                    Doctoral Programmes
City: Moscow
Study language: Russian

Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO-University) is the diplomatic school of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia. It is the oldest and the most renowned school in Russia for preparing specialists in international relations and diplomacy. Since its foundation MGIMO was designed to become a unique educational, research and scientific centre; many outstanding scientists worked at its faculties, several world renowned scientific schools were founded here. MGIMO professors made a significant endowment in the studies of international relations, country studies, international law, international economic relations and po-litical science.

Today MGIMO accepts more than a thousand students every year from most Russian regions and more than 50 foreign countries. Our alumni live and work all over the world.

MGIMO has a reputation for being elitist. It is also known for having one of the best teaching teams in Europe. Many of the current professors of MGIMO were ambassadors or ministers.

Moscow

Moscow is the capital, the most populous city, and the most populous federal subject of Russia. The city is a major political, economic, cultural, religious, financial, educational, and transportation centre of Russia and the world, a global city. Moscow is the most populous city on the continent of Europe and the seventh largest city proper in the world, a megacity. The population of Moscow (as of 1 January 2010) is 10,562,099.

It is located by the Moskva River in the Central Federal District, in the European part of Russia. Moscow sits on the junction of three geological platforms. Historically, it was the capital of the former Soviet Union, Russian Empire (for three years in 1728–30), the Tsardom of Russia, and the Grand Duchy of Moscow. It is the site of the Moscow Kremlin, one of the World Heritage Sites in the city, which serves as the residence of the President of Russia. The Russian parliament (the State Duma and the Federation Council) and the Government of Russia also sit in Moscow.

Moscow is a major economic centre. It is home to many scientific and educational institutions, as well as numerous sport facilities. It possesses a complex transport system that includes four international airports, nine railroad terminals, and the world's second busiest (after Tokyo) metro system which is famous for its architecture and artwork. Its metro is the busiest single-operator subway in the world.


Education
Moscow remains the educational center of Russia and many countries of Asia, Africa and Latin America. There are 222 institutes of higher education, including 60 state universities & 90 colleges. Some of these offer a wide-spectrum of programs, but most are centered around a specific field. This is a hold-over from the days of the USSR, when Sovietwide there were only a handful of wide-spectrum "universities" and a large number of narrow-specialization "institutes" (mostly in Moscow & St.Petersburg). Moscow offers some of the best business/management, science, & arts schools in the world. Moscow is also a popular destination for foreign students.

MGIMO departments and specialities/courses:

• School of International Relations:
o International Relations
o Regional Studies (Western and Eastern divisions)

• MGIMO-University Law School:
o Public International Law
o International Trade Law
o International Law and the Law of the European Union
o Financial Law

• School of International Economic Relations:
o World Economy
o Finance and Credit
o Informational Technologies in International Business
o Commerce

• School of Political Science:
o Political Science
o International Relations

• School of International Journalism:
o Journalism
o Public Relations and Advertising
o Social Studies

• School of International Business and Business Administration
o International Management
o International Marketing
o International Commerce
o International Advertising and Public Relations
o International Company Financial Management
o International Company Human Resources Management

• Institute of Foreign Economic Relations:
o Economics

• International Institute of Administration:
o Management
o Law

• International Institute of Energy Policy and Diplomacy
o Economics
o Management Law
o Public relations and advertising

• Institute of European Law

• European Studies Institute

• Inter-School Departments

MGIMO-University has three residential halls:

• Residential hall #2 on the campus. Double rooms with a bathroom, shared kitchen (USD 120 per month).

• Residential halls # 1 & 3 – at 30 to 45 minute public transport distance. Appartment system, 2-3 bedroom apartments, shared bathroom and kitchen (USD 80 per month).

Safety

When student arrive to airport he/she will be met and transferred to university. At university student have orientation and welcome brief. After orientation student will be placed at university hostel.

During all time of studying at university foreign students are supported by qualified team of International Department. All their needs will be satisfied with pleasure. There is very helpful consultancy for students who have educational difficulties. University has own security system.

All university hostels are secured and have time restrictions for guest to ensure safety and good condition of living. The Russian people are well-wishing and peaceful. Cities are secured by powerful police system observation. You will find that we share dry, cynical humor about people and events. There is no racism at all. Strangers will be extremely friendly with you and be impressed that you made the effort to visit their country over their more visited neighbors. Foreign people came to Russia for education or business highly respected by Russian people. So, welcome, Russia is waiting for you!

MGIMO-University Cultural Centre

The centre has a longstanding tradition and history of hosting numerous interesting events and performances by amateur theatre groups, song and dance companies and other creative assem-blies of various genres.

The Cultural Centre regularly holds dance parties, organizes performances by MGIMO and in-vites theatre companies and ensembles.

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