RUDN University

Advantages, features, disadvantages of training at RUDN University

Advantages

• Translator's diploma. In addition to the main specialization, students receive a translator’s diploma. The university makes it possible to choose one (sometimes 2 or 3) of 12 foreign languages: traditional European, Oriental (Chinese, Arabic, Persian) and Russian as a foreign language. The cost of the program is 814 USD/year^[6].
• International internships. Students with a high academic rating and knowledge of a foreign language not lower than level B1 can participate in international internship programs. Training, as a rule, lasts for 1 or 2 semesters. Some faculties (for example, Faculty of Economics, Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, and Institute of Medicine) have double-degree programs, graduates of which receive a diploma from the RUDN University and a foreign partner university.
• International Diploma Supplement. University graduates receive a European Diploma Supplement, which contains information on education received, final grades (transferred to the European scale ECTS), credits for disciplines, individual achievements^[7]. The document facilitates admission to European (some Asian and American) universities, it is required for employment in foreign companies in the EU.
• Multicultural environment. Representatives of more than 500 nationalities study at RUDN University. Each group has students from different countries, foreign students live in the same dormitories as local ones. For those with interest and respect for other nations and cultures, the university provides an opportunity to make friends and acquaintances from all over the world.

Features and disadvantages

• Credit-rating system. To control academic performance RUDN University uses the ECTS^[8] rating scale. When calculating the rating, the following factors are taken into account: attendance, the results of mid-term tests, work in the classroom (oral answers, laboratory work, reports), exam results and/or tests.
• Paid course repeats. If a student has an academic debt (by skipping the exam or passing it with less than 50 points) and does not liquidate it during two reexaminations, he will be sent for a paid repeat of the course. After this, the student can retake the subject one more time^[9].
• Student reviews. Many students complain about the poor organization of the university, the underdeveloped infrastructure and the indifference of teachers^[10]. Some students say that the university does not issue grades record books for the entire course of study, making you guess about the grades you obtained for exams^[11]. In addition, there are not enough places in dormitories for students studying on a fee-paying basis. However, that is not usually an issue for foreigners and state-funded students who are accommodated first).

RUDN application process

Applicants from other countries should contact the International Students Support and Recruitment Department.

RUDN University holds 2 exams for foreign nationals applying for bachelor’s studies, and a written interdisciplinary exam for master's programs applicants. Admission by quotas or on a paid tuition basis is possible. The university has 66 training programs in English (40 of them are master’s) and some programs in French and Spanish (all of them are master’s).

The process of admission goes as follows:

• Choose an educational program;
• Submit an online application;
• Get a response from the admission committee of RUDN;
• Submit your consent for training;
• Pay the offer contract;
• Prepare documents and obtain a visa;
• Come to RUDN and pass entrance exams.

List of documents:

• Original education certificate and transcript legalized according to the rules;
• Translation into Russian of the education certificate notarized or verified in the Russian Foreign Missions (Embassy, Consulate);
• Original passport and its translation into Russian;
• Negative HIV and AIDS tests;
• 6 photos.

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Student life

Planet Southwest. RUDN Youth Festival, which has been held on the main square of the university since 1987. Students from different countries introduce guests to their national customs, traditions, and music. In special areas representing individual countries, you can treat yourself to dishes of world cuisines, listen to ethnic songs and learn national dances. The event is held annually in May. More than 50000 people attend it.

KVN team. The RUDN team reached KVN finals three times, became the champion of the season and is well known to fans of the game. Getting into the main roster is not an easy task, but supporting the team in preparation for the games and during the performances is a great opportunity to have fun and support the university.

Meeting of excellent students. An event that motivates students to receive only excellent grades, to participate in scientific, sports and volunteer activities. Excellent students and activists of RUDN University are awarded with scholarships and prizes at the annual October rally. In 2018, 904 people received scholarships for excellence in studies. The lottery is held among such students with a car as the main prize. The chance to receive a car from the university is given to students who, over the course of 10 semesters, not only received only excellent marks, but also participated in scientific activities.

RUDN infrastructure

RUDN campus covers an area of ​​50 hectares – this is one of the largest campuses in Russia. Educational and residential buildings, a sports complex, stadiums, a clinic, a library, shops and cafes are concentrated in one place. On site there is a parking lot, ATMs and laundromats. During warm season, fountains work in the square in front of the main building. The journey to the center of Moscow takes about 30 minutes.

Dormitories. To accommodate non-resident and foreign students for the duration of studies, as well as students at the time of entrance examinations RUDN has 14 dormitories that can take in about 9000 people:

• Five-story buildings (1-8 blocks). Rooms with amenities (kitchen, shower toilet) on the floor and rooms equipped with bathroom, refrigerator, TV.
• High-rise housing (9-14 blocks). Apartment-type rooms equipped with bathrooms and toilets. Kitchens are located on floors or in apartments, like in blocks 12, 13, 14.

The cost of accommodation varies from 900 to 126 USD/month, the price depends on the dorm and the level of comfort. According to students, there are always not enough places in dormitories, for this reason 4 people often live in rooms instead of two or three^[10]. The area of ​​one room varies from 14 to 18 sq.m^[16].

Sports complex. The pride of the university is the stadium with a capacity of 3,000 seats with a football field, running tracks and playgrounds for basketball and volleyball. In addition, the complex has several gyms, tennis courts and an outdoor gymnastics field. At sports facilities, the annual Spartakiad in 9 sports is held, which students call the RUDN Olympic Games.

Clinical and Diagnostic Center (CDC), open at the Medical Institute of RUDN University, in which university students can receive medical care. In case of illness, you must contact the registry and get a ticket to the doctor on duty. For scheduled visits to specialists, you can use the online recording in the CDC mobile application. The Center’s specialists also conduct an examination of temporary incapacity for work, make decisions on the provision of academic leave, and exemption from practical training in physical education.

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