Admission rules for 2026: what has changed?

Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

Source: Peoples'Friendship University of Russia

An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.

New year, new rules! To keep you up-to-date with all the latest information, we've put together a quick checklist of the key changes.

Submitting documents has become more convenient:

State Services (EPGU). In person. By mail. You can revoke your consent to enrollment in any of the above ways, regardless of how you initially submitted your documents (in person or online). The RUDN University applicant's personal account is no longer used for submitting applications, but it remains useful for obtaining additional information.

For graduates of secondary vocational education:

To be admitted through internal entrance examinations, your college or technical school's diploma profile must match the profile of the chosen bachelor's or specialist's degree program. Otherwise, admission is based on the Unified State Exam (USE) results.

Important dates:

June 20 marks the start of the application period for all modes of study (full-time, part-time, and distance learning) and funding types. July 25 marks the deadline for applications for state-funded places for applicants based on Unified State Exam results. August 10 marks the deadline for admission to state-funded places in master's and doctoral programs. Uniform deadlines for admission to fee-paying places have been established for all modes of study.

Points for individual achievements upon admission to a bachelor's/specialist's degree:

You can earn up to 10 points for a certificate with honors, up to 8 for winning the RUDN University Olympiad, and up to 5 for a prize-winning place. Athletic achievements and volunteer work are also taken into account.

Points for individual achievements upon admission to a master's program:

A bachelor's or specialist's degree with honors—20 points. Winning the "I Am a Professional" Olympiad—up to 100 points for medalists. Publications in journals indexed in Scopus or Web of Science—up to 15 points per article. Winning the RUDN University Universiade—up to 100 points. Patents and certificates—5 points for each document (maximum 30 points in total).

You can always find more detailed information about the admission rules. on the RUDN University Admissions Committee website.

Contacts: Moscow, Miklukho-Maklaya St., Building 6, Room 226.

Phone: 7 (499) 936-86-94.

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