How to apply
Foreign applicant wishing to enter the Moscow Conservatory has to provide the following papers and documentation:
- an original of a middle- or high-level musical institution diploma (certificate) with a document confirming the authenticity of the diploma (it is also possible to provide the copies of educational certificates certified by notary’s office and translated into Russian)
- a medical certificate verifying the absence of any contagious diseases including AIDS or mental disorders
- copy of passport (valid two years from the date of arrival)
- a valid medical insurance policy
- CV
- 6 photographs
Exams to enter the preparatory course, main course’ first year and professional training course are held twice a year (April/May and September).
Extra professional training course exams can also be possible in October, November, February and March. Postgraduate entrance exams take place in June – July.
For spring entrance preparatory and main courses’ exams the applicants have to arrive in Moscow not later than 25 April; for autumn exams – not later than 1 September.
Fees
The fee per academic year (10 months) is 300.000 Russian roubles.
Main graduate course – 300.000 roubles per year.
Preparatory undergraduate course – 257.000 roubles.
Postgraduate performance course – 300.000 roubles per year.
Postgraduate professional training course – 30.000 roubles per month.
Postgraduate PhD research course – 30.000 roubles.
Entrance exams fee – 5.000 roubles.
Education fee for international students in the Moscow Conservatory is defined by the Academic board of Conservatory and can be changed.
For international students residing at the dormitory, pay a rent. The paid rent also allows using the reading rooms of the library, musical instruments, sports and cultural facilities.
Visa Support
The Department for international students issues official invitations via the Russian Ministry for Foreign Affairs to insure entrance visas for international students’ arrival in the Russian Federation.
International students who intend to take their entrance exams at the Moscow Conservatory are to send to the Department for international students 2 months prior to the date of the exams a valid passport copy (please secure that it isn’t expired) and a filled application form (except for July and August). Money spent on arrival, visa and registration, accommodation and meals are at the students’ own expenses.
Students of Postgraduate courses are obliged to pay the State duty on registration of the invitation in the Department for international students at a rate of 200 roubles and sending of the invitation on DHL (3.000 roubles).
Questionnaire
Dean’s Office
Department for International Students
Tel. (+7 495) 629-73-18
Tel./Fax (+7 495) 629-76-26
Fax (+7 495) 627-72-71
e-mail: foreign@mosconsv.ru | 
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