MGIMO University

Prospekt Vernadskogo, 76, Moscow

  • #=567 QS Global World Ranking
  • PublicStatus
  • HighResearch Output
  • 7,416Total Students
  • 1,891Faculty
  • 1,447Int'l Students

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Students seeking a Master’s degree can apply to one of MGIMO’s innovative dual degree programs offered in collaboration with international partners, or seek a place in one of more than thirty MA programs taught in Russian or in English.

The MGIMO School of Business and International Proficiency offers MBA programs, professional retraining, short- and medium-term programs of advanced professional training that deliver practical knowledge and skills needed for a career in an international environment.

MGIMO also offers a PhD track as part of its graduate training. Full-time postgraduate studies take three to four years to complete. MGIMO has its own autonomous Dissertation Councils and the right to confer academic degrees. Currently available are 26 PhD training programs.

MGIMO has three campuses – in Moscowin the Moscow Region, and in Tashkent (Uzbekistan), an educational center for law studies in Geneva, Switzerland, and an educational base for implementing part of its international degrees in IR and Business Administration in Marbella, Spain.

In Moscow, the University has five dormitories, two of which are located on campus. MGIMO Campus in the Moscow Region (Odintsovo) provides accommodation on campus at MGIMO Hotel.

The literary collection at MGIMO Library dates back to the establishment in 1815 of one of MGIMO’s precursors – the Lazarev Institute of Oriental Languages from which the University acquired rich holdings of ancient manuscripts. The Library, today, holds more than 1 million printed books and periodicals in 62 languages, and more than 2,220,000 e-books and e-journals. 

MGIMO facilities provide rich opportunities for students to practice sports and keep fit. It has swimming pools, gyms, soccer, volleyball and basketball fields, a tennis court, a boxing ring, and an acrobatic hall. MGIMO also has its own Medical Center, serving both students and faculty.

MGIMO provides a wide choice of opportunities for students to engage social life and extracurricular activities. The Cultural Center organizes creative classes and events. Each student of the University has a vast cultural panoply to choose from: Ballroom Dance, Modern Dance, the choir (PROXENOS), the orchestra (SYMPHONY), a Literary and Poetry Club, the MGIMO Theatre, and a Painting Club.

The Volunteer Center, established in 2011, provides training for almost 1,000 students who have a chance to practice their skills at large international events. MGIMO volunteers have worked at the FIFA World Cup 2018, the XXII Olympic Games and the XI Paralympic Games.

MGIMO international students organize national clubs inside the International Students Association. The Association acts on the principles of openness, equality, voluntary participation, freedom and independence. Within each club, students have opportunities to talk about their own culture and to integrate, as well as to increase cultural awareness and promote diversity across the student body. They arrange National Gourmet Days and celebrate their national and religious holidays.

MGIMO offers a wide range of full-time Bachelor, Master, Executive, MBA and Postgraduate as well as short-term and language programs in different languages, including dual degrees. Application procedure may vary from program to program, so applicants should consult the website and Admissions office before applying.

MGIMO International Office (for international applicants at all levels): international@inno.mgimo.ru

Bachelor programs (in Russian): priem@inno.mgimo.ru

Bachelor programs (in English): bac@inno.mgimo.ru

Master programs (for all applicants) and Dual Degree Master programs: master@my.mgimo.ru

Executive education and MBA (for all applicants): business@inno.mgimo.ru

PhD programs (for all applicants): aspirant@inno.mgimo.ru

Short-term programs (exchange, visiting, research programs): international@inno.mgimo.ru

Russian Language Study Programsinternational@inno.mgimo.ru

International Summer Schoolmsp@odin.mgimo.ru

MGIMO pays special attention to ensuring successful employment of its graduates. In QS Graduate Employability Ranking MGIMO has collected 100 points out of a possible 100 in the “Graduate Employment Rate” indicator, which reflects the proportion of students working full-time or part-time within twelve months after their graduation. The MGIMO Career Center provides students with prestigious career and internship opportunities through its collaboration with many public and private organizations, federal and local administrative bodies, transnational corporations, mass media, think tanks, and political consulting firms.

 

The University has signed strategic cooperation agreements with more than 100 companies, both Russian and international, which allow students to start their careers early on through internships and placements.

MGIMO has its own Students and Alumni Office. One of its goals is to help students maximize the use of their professional skills which facilitates career guidance and HR networking.

About

Students seeking a Master’s degree can apply to one of MGIMO’s innovative dual degree programs offered in collaboration with international partners, or seek a place in one of more than thirty MA programs taught in Russian or in English.

The MGIMO School of Business and International Proficiency offers MBA programs, professional retraining, short- and medium-term programs of advanced professional training that deliver practical knowledge and skills needed for a career in an international environment.

MGIMO also offers a PhD track as part of its graduate training. Full-time postgraduate studies take three to four years to complete. MGIMO has its own autonomous Dissertation Councils and the right to confer academic degrees. Currently available are 26 PhD training programs.

MGIMO has three campuses – in Moscowin the Moscow Region, and in Tashkent (Uzbekistan), an educational center for law studies in Geneva, Switzerland, and an educational base for implementing part of its international degrees in IR and Business Administration in Marbella, Spain.

In Moscow, the University has five dormitories, two of which are located on campus. MGIMO Campus in the Moscow Region (Odintsovo) provides accommodation on campus at MGIMO Hotel.

The literary collection at MGIMO Library dates back to the establishment in 1815 of one of MGIMO’s precursors – the Lazarev Institute of Oriental Languages from which the University acquired rich holdings of ancient manuscripts. The Library, today, holds more than 1 million printed books and periodicals in 62 languages, and more than 2,220,000 e-books and e-journals. 

MGIMO facilities provide rich opportunities for students to practice sports and keep fit. It has swimming pools, gyms, soccer, volleyball and basketball fields, a tennis court, a boxing ring, and an acrobatic hall. MGIMO also has its own Medical Center, serving both students and faculty.

MGIMO provides a wide choice of opportunities for students to engage social life and extracurricular activities. The Cultural Center organizes creative classes and events. Each student of the University has a vast cultural panoply to choose from: Ballroom Dance, Modern Dance, the choir (PROXENOS), the orchestra (SYMPHONY), a Literary and Poetry Club, the MGIMO Theatre, and a Painting Club.

The Volunteer Center, established in 2011, provides training for almost 1,000 students who have a chance to practice their skills at large international events. MGIMO volunteers have worked at the FIFA World Cup 2018, the XXII Olympic Games and the XI Paralympic Games.

MGIMO international students organize national clubs inside the International Students Association. The Association acts on the principles of openness, equality, voluntary participation, freedom and independence. Within each club, students have opportunities to talk about their own culture and to integrate, as well as to increase cultural awareness and promote diversity across the student body. They arrange National Gourmet Days and celebrate their national and religious holidays.

MGIMO offers a wide range of full-time Bachelor, Master, Executive, MBA and Postgraduate as well as short-term and language programs in different languages, including dual degrees. Application procedure may vary from program to program, so applicants should consult the website and Admissions office before applying.

MGIMO International Office (for international applicants at all levels): international@inno.mgimo.ru

Bachelor programs (in Russian): priem@inno.mgimo.ru

Bachelor programs (in English): bac@inno.mgimo.ru

Master programs (for all applicants) and Dual Degree Master programs: master@my.mgimo.ru

Executive education and MBA (for all applicants): business@inno.mgimo.ru

PhD programs (for all applicants): aspirant@inno.mgimo.ru

Short-term programs (exchange, visiting, research programs): international@inno.mgimo.ru

Russian Language Study Programsinternational@inno.mgimo.ru

International Summer Schoolmsp@odin.mgimo.ru

MGIMO pays special attention to ensuring successful employment of its graduates. In QS Graduate Employability Ranking MGIMO has collected 100 points out of a possible 100 in the “Graduate Employment Rate” indicator, which reflects the proportion of students working full-time or part-time within twelve months after their graduation. The MGIMO Career Center provides students with prestigious career and internship opportunities through its collaboration with many public and private organizations, federal and local administrative bodies, transnational corporations, mass media, think tanks, and political consulting firms.

 

The University has signed strategic cooperation agreements with more than 100 companies, both Russian and international, which allow students to start their careers early on through internships and placements.

MGIMO has its own Students and Alumni Office. One of its goals is to help students maximize the use of their professional skills which facilitates career guidance and HR networking.

Available programs

University highlights

QS World University Ranking

  • 2012
    #367
  • 2014
    #386
  • 2015
    #=399
  • 2016
    #=397
  • 2017
    #=350
  • 2018
    #=373
  • 2019
    #=355
  • 2020
    #366
  • 2021
    #=348
  • 2022
    #=362
  • 2023
    #345
  • 2024
    #=526
  • 2025
    #=567

Student & Staff

Total students
7,416

26%
74%

International students
1,447

24%
76%

Total faculty staff
1,891

156
1735

Total students
7,416

26%
74%

International students
1,447

24%
76%

Total faculty staff
1,891

1735
156
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Scholarships

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Campus locations

Vernadsky,

Prospekt Vernadskogo, 76 , Moscow , Russia , 119454

Odintsovo,

ул. Ново-Спортивная, д. 3, г. Одинцово Московской области, , Moscow , Russia , 143005

English language requirements

MGIMO University EN