Specialist5 yearsFull-time

Veterinary Medicine

36.05.01

Language · English

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Veterinary Medicine at RUDN University is a 5-year specialist's programme taught in English. Core subjects include Animal Anatomy, Internal Non-Infectious Animal Diseases and Epizootology and Infectious Diseases. Students complete training and clinical placements.

Tuition

International students5,950 USD
per academic year2026/2027
Fee details

International students · Course 1 · 5,950 USD per academic year

What you will study

  • Animal Anatomy
  • Internal Non-Infectious Animal Diseases
  • Epizootology and Infectious Diseases
  • Pathological Physiology
  • Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Andrology
  • Veterinary Pharmacology
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Admission requirements 2026/27

How you can study

  • Applicants from visa countries receive an invitation after paying the preliminary contract.

Entrance tests

  • Foreign bachelor's and specialist applicants on paid places take two tests: a language test matching the teaching language and a portfolio assessment.
  • Each entrance test is scored out of 100 points with a minimum pass mark of 30.
  • Russian-taught bachelor and specialist programmes include a Russian language test for foreign applicants.
  • A TORFL (TRKI) certificate at level 1 or higher counts as the Russian test result.

Key dates

  1. Additional intake for holders of foreign education documents ends
Admission details

Application and arrival

  • Add documents confirming individual achievements that count in admission.
  • Provide a medical certificate showing no contraindications to study in Russia and no HIV infection.
  • Attach one 3x4 photo to the application; bring six more at enrolment.
  • Apply via the Gosuslugi portal, by post, or in person in Moscow or Sochi.
  • At enrolment bring the originals, your migration card and entry visa if you came on a visa.

Other rules

  • Foreign students can be enrolled remotely, without crossing the Russian border.
Admission route
International students

Before you apply

Check which documents to prepare before applying.

  • Passport

    General preparation guidance

    Prepare your international passport and a clear copy of the page with your photo and personal details.

    If you need a Russian study visa, use this passport for your invitation and visa application at a Russian embassy or consulate.

    Your passport must be valid for at least 18 months from the start date of your study visa.

  • Education documents

    General preparation guidance

    Prepare your school certificate or diploma in its original language, with the supplement or transcript showing your subjects and grades.

    Depending on the country that issued it, you may need an apostille or consular legalisation. Some documents are exempt.

    Your qualification may also need recognition in Russia. Ask the university which steps apply to your document.

    Required when applying

    Provide a copy of your education document with its supplement.

  • Russian translations

    General preparation guidance

    Prepare Russian translations of your passport and education documents.

    Have the translations certified by a Russian notary or a Russian consulate in the country of issue.

    Education translation

    Required when applying

    Provide a certified Russian translation of the education document and its supplement. Your name in the translated documents must match the name in your entry visa.

    Identity translation

    Required when applying

    Provide a certified Russian translation of your identity document.

  • Already in Russia?

    General preparation guidance

    Prepare copies of your migration card and current registration (proof of where you stay), if these documents were issued to you.

    Also prepare your valid visa or residence permit, if you have one.

    Before enrolment or changing universities, contact the university’s international office. Tell them why you are in Russia and when your documents expire.

    Ask whether your current documents allow you to study and what needs to be updated.

Document information from university admission rules for 2026/27.