The Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO) is offering scholarships for Bachelor’s and Master’s programme for South African citizens.
Education programmes are instructed in English.
Detailed information is available on the MGIMO website: https://abiturient.mgimo.ru/foreigners
Degree level
Bachelor’s
Master’s
Deadlines
Applications will close on 1 July 2023.
Who can apply?
- South African citizens in good health (medical test will be required for successful applicants);
- Have a strong academic record.
For Master’s studies:
- Candidates should initially apply for a double degree or single MGIMO degree and indicate preference in the application form
- Have a bachelor’s degree, relevant to the chosen field;
- It is recommended to have at least some proficiency in Russian, but not required;
- Candidates will be expected to attend courses in the Russian language at MGIMO six academic hours per week
Fields of Study
Bachelor's:
- International Relations
- Foreign Region Studies
- International Economy
- International Law
- International Journalism
- Public Relations
Master's:
- International Relations
- Foreign Area Studies
- International Economy
- International Law
- International Journalism
- Public Relations
- Foreign Area Studies
- Finance and credit
What the scholarship offers
The scholarship covers tuition and provides discounts for accommodation. The Department of Higher Education will cover the cost of return flights.
Application process
Candidates interested in applying to the Education Programmes at MGIMO must register and complete the application form. Before submitting the application to the university, candidates are requested to submit copies of their applications for approval by the South African Department of Higher Education and Training at
For detailed information on the process, visit https://master.mgimo.ru/?lang=en&subsystem=1
Contact
All enquiries should be sent to the Russian Embassy in South Africa at
Documents and links
Note
Please note that this opportunity is not offered by the Department of Higher Education and Training. Applicants are required to undertake their own research into programmes and institutions and are responsible for ensuring that the qualifications will be recognised in South Africa by contacting the South African Qualifications Authority and the relevant professional bodies. If there are any discrepancies in the details provided, the information given by the sponsor supersedes the details provided above. No additional financial support will be provided by the Department of Higher Education and Training.
