Preparatory department

The University of Tyumen is proud to provide a variety of preparatory programs for those foreign students seeking to study at a Russian university, but in need of additional training to improve their academic Russian language skills. 

These programs designed for students who have completed their secondary education, lasts for either two or three semesters depending on students’ prior understanding of the Russian language. 

The aim is to improve students’ academic Russian skills to a point where they can comfortably start a degree program with a Russian university.

Students with intermediate-level Russian may join the Shortened program offered from December to July. However, both elementary and lower intermediate-level Russian language students follow either the Standard program from October to June, or the Extended program from February to June (a year and a half). Successful students will be eligible to start degree programs the following September in Tyumen with no additional language exams required.

The University provides shared room accommodations in comfortable dormitories (often en-suite) for incoming students. Nonetheless, students are free to make their own housing arrangements.

We offer

• Highly-qualified staff
• Modern Language Teaching and Learning Facilities
• Free Internet and Wi-Fi access
• Multimedia Resources
• International Discussion Club
• Adaptive, social, and cultural programs

Program Details

All three Russian language programs are aimed to bring students’ Russian language skills up to the level required for degree studies at a Russian university.

- the Standard program starts in October (each year);

- the Intensive program starts in December (each year);

- the Extended program starts in February (each year).

Courses are conducted entirely in the Russian language.

We highly recommend joining the programs at the very start not to miss a most important part – Introduction into Russian Phonetics and Grammar.

Fees

Fees are subject to amendment due to current economic environment.

• 117 000 RUB for the Standard program.
• 117 000 RUB for the Shortened program.
• 182 000 RUB for the Extended program.

Note: Applicants are responsible for any bank charges in the transfer of fees.

→Download Study Agreement

Deadlines

The deadlines for applications:

·        the admission for the Standard course closes on July 31;

·        the admission for the Shortened course closes on September 30;

·        the admission for the Extended course closes on November 30.

The deadlines for arrival:

·        the registration for the Standard course closes on October 31;

·        the registration for the Shortened course closes on December 31;

·        the registration for the Extended course closes on March 31.

Program Information

The Russian language course will focus on the following areas:

• Reading and Writing
• Listening and Speaking
• Russian Grammar and Vocabulary 
• Russian for Academic Purposes
• Russian for Sciences
• Russian Culture and Traditions

Major subject options

Besides the Russian course, the programme includes short-term courses in major subjects depending on your interests and the degree you would like to move on to. You can choose from one of four pools:

·                   Economics (Social Studies, History, Maths, Geography)

·                   Engineering (Maths, Physics, Computer Science, Chemistry)

·                   Humanities (History, Social Studies, Literature, Geography)

·                   Natural Sciences (Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Biology)

Off-line Study:

Students receive 20-30 in-person class hours per week over a 16-week semester. Students also have access to a personal tutor and, as a member of the university, full use of university resources (the University library, the gym, free Internet access, etc.).  

On-line Study (in case of need):

Students receive 20-30 on-line/distant class hours per week over a 16-week semester through modern learning platforms and video conferencing. Students also have access to a personal tutor, full support from our friendly administrative and technical staff.

Students should be equipped with a personal computer instrumented with a webcam, microphones, and speakers to get the full access to the learning materials and on-line classes. The high-speed Internet line is also required.

Accommodation  

Accommodations will be in the University Residence Hall in shared rooms (or suites). Students who wish to arrange their own housing are free to do so.

Documents required:

• Copy of passport;
• Copy of document of previous education (translated into English/Russian);
• Motivation letter;
• Filled-in online application form.

Visa Support

The University of Tyumen provides international students with visa support. All applicants for the preparatory programs receive invitation letters from the University to apply for a student visa.

For more details, please go to the Migration and Visa Support Department at https://www.utmn.ru/international/studentam/migration/

How to apply

Applications and supporting documents are accepted by the International students Recruitment and Integration Centre.  Please follow the application deadlines.

E-mail: interadmission@utmn.ru

Upon receipt of the application, we normally reply with an offer of admission and further information concerning the contract and payment.