Every person having a higher professional education can apply for the Candidate of Science degree. While preparing their theses, the applicants are attached to the University to pass the Candidate qualifying exams (for 2 years) and prepare their dissertation (for 3 years). Applicants’ training is performed within the same research areas as postgraduate training.

Enrollment Procedure:

Postgraduate studies

List of documents required:

• Standard application for postgraduate admission;
• Application Form;
• Copy of the diploma and its addendum (for those graduated abroad - an appropriate diploma and the certificate of its equivalence);
• Certificate confirming the pass of Candidate qualifying exams, if applicable;
• Certificate confirming the pass of Master exams (for Master graduates);
• List of works published or an essay in the relevant area;
• Recommendation letter from the academic advisor (Doctor of Science);with the consent for scientific supervision during postgraduate studies
• Photos (3x4 cm – 2 photos);
• Passport and diploma presented in person.

Dates of postgraduate admission are annually set by the Admission Board in May of the current year (enrollment is usually performed in June and September).

Postgraduate training is conducted on state budget and contract (reimbursable) basis.

The number of state - subsidized places for postgraduate studies is defined by the admission control figures set by Federal Education Agency. Enrollment on a contractual basis is carried out beyond the plan. When admitting to entry exams the Admission Board takes into account the opinion of an academic advisor.

Those entering postgraduate studies pass competitive entry exams in:

• Major area;
• Philosophy;
• Foreign language.

Those who have fully or partly passed Candidate qualifying exams, for admission to postgraduate studies do not pass corresponding entry exams. Results of graduation master exams in philosophy and foreign language are counted as entry exams for postgraduate studies.

Admission Board that consists of Vice-Rector for Research, deans of departments and the head of Research and Postgraduate Studies Department, makes a decision regarding each applicant. The decision is based on the entry examinations results and provides admission for applicants most prepared for research and teaching. Admission procedure is completed with an order issued by Rector or Vice Rector for Research. Full-time postgraduate students are provided with a dormitory accommodation (family members are not included).

Doctoral studies

Enrolment documents

List of documents required:

Standard application for doctorate admission Application Form; Copy of the Candidate of Science certificate List of published works Detailed plan for doctoral dissertation Detailed conclusion of the chair and decision of Academic Board of the department on doctorate admission. Photos (3x4 cm – 3 photos) Passport and diploma presented in person.

Application for the Degree

Documents to be attached:

Standard application for admission Application Form; Copy of the diploma Certificate confirming the pass of Candidate qualifying exams (if passed) Detailed conclusion of the chair Photos (3x4 – 4 photos) Passport and diploma presented in person.