Moscow State University of Civil Engineering (National Research University)

MGSU is a leading Russian university for civil engineering with century-old traditions of teaching and research. It is a participant of the Priority 2030 Federal Academic Leadership Program.

The university is in charge of the Educational and Methodological Association of Civil Engineering Universities of the Russian Federation as well as the International Public Organization of Assistance to Construction Education (ASV).

The university is a member of the Association of Global Universities, the Belt and Road Architectural University International Consortium, the Association of Sino-Russia Technical Universities, the Silk Road International Alliance of Architectural and Technological Universities, and the Russian-Kyrgyz Consortium of Technical Universities.

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Degree programs

Engineering-related programs:

• Civil Engineering
• Construction of Unique Buildings and Structures
• Technosphere Safety
• Land Transport and Technological Means

Creativity-related programs:

• Architecture
• Reconstruction and Restoration of Architectural Heritage
• Urban Planning

Information-related programs:

• Applied Mathematics
• Information Systems and Technologies
• Automation of Technological Processes and Production

Economics-related programs

• Economics
• Management
• State and Municipal Management

Admission

• Within the Russian Government quota
• On a fee-paying basis

Entrance exams

Russian-taught Bachelor’s programs – Russian language and Mathematics or Physics, or Architectural Graphics (for creative fields of study)

English-taught Bachelor’s programs – Mathematics

Russian-taught Master’s programs – major subject exam

English-taught Master’s programs – portfolio competition that includes a motivation letter and an essay

Olympiads

• N.S. Streletsky Construction Olympiad
• Olympiad “Learn to Build your Future”

The winners of the Olympiads need not take entrance exams for admission. Prize-winners get extra points.

Preparatory course

• Russian language, Mathematics, Physics, Informatics, Chemistry, Drawing, History, Social Science – for those applying for Bachelor’s/Specialist’s programs
• Russian language, Mathematics, Informatics, Computer Graphics, Basics of Scientific Research, Leadership and Team Management – for those applying for Master’s/PhD programs

Start: October 1

• Certificate of completion following successful final exams in all subjects
• Training provided by highly qualified teaching staff at the Departments of Russian as a Foreign Language, Applied Mathematics, Physics, who have great experience in working with citizens of foreign states
• Various pedagogic, intellectual and career guidance activities
• Museum tours and tours around Moscow and other Russian cities
• The opportunity to learn Russian as a foreign language online

Center for International Education (admission of foreign citizens)

+7 (499) 929-50-12
inter@mgsu.ru

Popular degree programs among international students

Bachelor’s programs

• Digital Design and Modeling
• Reconstruction and Restoration of Architectural Heritage
• Architecture
• Urban Planning
• Geotechnical and Underground Construction
• Industrial and Civil Engineering
• Information Systems and Technologies in Construction
• Digitalization and Automation of Technological Processes
• Economics
• Management

Specialist’s programs

• Construction of Unique Buildings and Structures

Master’s programs

• Architecture
• Reconstruction and Restoration of Architectural Heritage
• Architectural Space Design
• Territorial Planning and Urbanism
• Industrial and Civil Engineering: Design, Management, Material Science
• Hydrotechnical and Special Engineering
• Digital Technologies in Construction

International cooperation

MGSU maintains extensive international relations with universities, scientific institutes, and construction companies in the CIS countries and other foreign countries.

• 60+ international partner universities from 18 countries
• International exchange programs
• International programs of continuing education and advanced training as well as internships
• International conferences, workshops, exhibitions, and forums

Adaptation

• The university offers a tutoring program for international students. Tutors help with socio-cultural adaptation and harmonization of inter-ethnic relations in the student community.
• MGSU Interclub holds events that help discover the culture of the world, understand the customs and values of people from different ethnic groups and countries, and develop skills in cross-cultural communication, diplomatic etiquette and the art of public speaking.

Student life

• Sports club: swimming, volleyball, soccer, basketball, chess, rhythmic gymnastics, etc.
• Singing, dancing, playing instruments, media, art of declamation, etc.
• Volunteering club

Campus

• MGSU is one of the leading Russian universities with modern infrastructure for comfortable learning and all-round development of students.
• The educational buildings with state-of-the-art laboratories and classrooms for laboratory work and practical classes
• The scientific and technical library that contains an extensive collection of scientific literature and technical publications necessary for in-depth study of subjects
• The wind tunnel —unique equipment for aerodynamics research and tests
• The MGSU Museum, the Palace of Culture, the Palace of Sports, an indoor track, and a swimming pool
• The student café – a cozy place for recreation and communication of students between classes
• 10 dormitory buildings

Famous alumni

Bassam Bashir Ibrahim, Syria

Former Minister of Higher Education and Research of the the Syrian Arab Republic.

Chol Tong Mayay Jang, South Sudan

Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of South Sudan to Russia.

Nurlan Aldabergenov, Kazakhstan

Kazakh public official. A member (Minister) of the Expert Council on Competition and Antimonopoly Regulation of the Eurasian Economic Commission.

Knut Hartenstein, Germany

Doctor of Engineering Sciences, Professor, Head of the Laboratory of Mechatronics, Electronics and Information Technologies of Berlin University of Applied Sciences for Engineering and Economics. In 1970-1975, he studied at MISI named after Valerian V. Kuibyshev at the Faculty of Automated Control Systems where he majored in Automation of Construction Machines. He graduated with honors. In 1980, he completed his PhD studies at MISI named after Valerian V. Kuibyshev and earned an academic degree of Candidate of Engineering Sciences.