Translation. Region: Russian Federal
Source: Peoples'Friendship University of Russia –
An important disclaimer is at the bottom of this article.
Getting into university is like moving to a new country: it has its own rules, language and traditions. To help you avoid getting lost in the academic jungle, we have prepared a short guide to the main concepts of your new life at RUDN.
A – administrative building: also known as the main building, also known as the “cross” (due to the shape of the building)
This is the "brain" of the university. The rector's office, deans, student affairs department and other important people live here. Drop in here to solve serious issues: get a certificate from the MFC, apply for academic leave or ask the management a question. Well, and to classes, if you are a student of the law and economics department or the Institute of World Economy and Business.
B – Library and the point-rating system
The scientific library in the main building of the university is not just a quiet place with books, but a powerful resource center where you can take textbooks (including those in foreign languages), get access to electronic databases (Elsevier, Scopus, Web of Science), work in a coworking space or book a room for group studies. Note: many textbooks, as well as video lectures, scientific dissertations and other materials are available online on the library website (RUDN Electronic Library System).
The point-rating system is a system for assessing the quality of mastering an educational program. It is based on a scale of "100 points" that are accumulated during the semester. Points can be earned for active work in class, homework, tests, colloquiums/seminars, etc. When summing up the results, the points accumulated by the student are converted into a traditional grade on a four-point scale (fail/satisfactory/good/excellent) and into an ECTS grade (A, B, C, D, E, FX, F).
B — VKR
A final qualifying work that you have to defend before the examination committee in order to receive a diploma. In the first year, this seems like a distant future, but it is worth gradually thinking about the direction of your scientific interests as you study, choosing the appropriate topics for your term papers, as well as your academic supervisor (the teacher with whom you will write articles, term papers, and final qualifying work).
G – Gumsots = EHF = FGSN
The building of the Faculty of Natural Sciences and Humanities. Its address: Miklukho-Maklaya St., 10k2.
I – Interclub
A place of maximum creative concentration. Here they learn to sing, dance and crack jokes in KVN teams. If you can't live without a stage, then come and study all the creative studios at the address: ul. Miklukho-Maklaya, 21a. You'll definitely find something to your liking.
K — Curator and Clinical and Diagnostic Center
The first is your academic "big brother" or "sister". This is a senior student or a university employee who will help you adapt: tell you where to find a partner, how to communicate with teachers and where to run in an unclear situation. Do not hesitate to contact him – his job is to help you.
The KDC is the place where you should seek medical help if you fall ill or get injured. And once a year, both RUDN University staff and students undergo a preventive medical examination here. In order to use the center's services, Russian citizens must register with it: to do this, you need to write a corresponding application and provide your compulsory medical insurance policy, passport, and SNILS to office No. 513. Foreign students should sign an agreement with the KDC.
M – "Friendship Meridian"
RUDN construction team, which brings beauty and order in the summer, repairing classrooms and dormitories of the university. A great opportunity to gain useful everyday skills, make friends from different parts of the world and at the same time earn money during the holidays for necessary things.
O – Ordzho
Mathematicians, engineers, architects, geologists and chemists study in the RUDN building, which is located on Ordzhonikidze Street, 3. Next to them, students from the Institute of Ecology go to classes in the auditoriums on Podolskoye Shosse, 8с5.
R — RUDN University
A mobile application that contains your university pass, class schedule, MFC registration, electronic grade book, university news and event announcements, contacts of RUDN departments and teachers.
P – Retake
It is better to never know about it, but if you get sick the day before the exam or can’t cope with the excitement and do poorly in the subject, you will have to get to know it. A student has three attempts to get a good grade. The third retake is conducted by the examination committee. If a student fails the test on the third attempt, this is grounds for expulsion from the university. So work hard in class and prepare diligently for the session to pass everything the first time, without unnecessary nerves.
C — Scholarship and Social Student Card
A scholarship is a pleasant bonus for good studies for students on a budget basis. An academic scholarship is assigned to first-year students automatically before the first session, and then for passing exams with "good" and "excellent" grades, without any "Cs". A social scholarship is given to students who belong to preferential categories, for example, orphans, disabled people of groups I and II, and combat veterans. Important: to receive a scholarship, you must successfully close the session within the established time frame. Any retake is a risk of losing payments.
The student social card gives the right to discounted travel on city public transport and suburban trains, the ability to make an appointment with a doctor through an information kiosk at a clinic, and a discount on the purchase of certain goods and services. To get the card, you need to check your presence in the student register and then submit an application on mos.ru. It will be made within 30 days, and you can pick up the card at the selected government services center.
T — TUIS (Telecommunications Educational and Information System)
Your main digital portal. Record book, schedule, orders, email — everything is here. Advice: install the app on your phone and log in every day. That's where all urgent announcements and schedule changes appear. Forgot your password? Run to the IT department!
F — FOK
The RUDN University Physical Culture and Health Complex, where you can join one of the sports teams. Do you like running, playing football, volleyball, basketball and tennis? Do you want to master martial arts, yoga or even pole sports? You are welcome here!
I am Yama
This is a coworking space in the "cross". It is located to the right of the entrance to the Main Building of RUDN, above the library. You can sit there during a break between classes or after classes, do your homework, write an essay or discuss a project with your classmates. Another coworking space is located in dormitory #9, by the way, you can play cyber golf there and test your accuracy in the cyber shooting range. Moreover, the space is open 24/7.
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