🌎🎓 We are happy that more and more international students take interest in MEPhI!

Today, we would like to post answers to the most frequently asked questions. If you have a different question, don’t hesitate to write it in the comment section below. We will include it in the next posts.

1️⃣Do you offer Bachelor’s programs in English?
✅ No, we don’t. We only offer English programs at Master’s and PhD levels

2️⃣I don’t know Russian, but I want to study at MEPhI as a Bachelor. What should I do?
✅ You can apply for our Preparatory Faculty. It’s a one-year foundation-level program that focuses on teaching you General Russian as well as Russian for Scientific Purposes. The cost of the program in 2024 was 215 000 roubles (no waivers). In April 2025, we will open registration for the next academic year. Please contact interadmission@mephi.ru if you have any additional questions.

3️⃣How much is the monthly stipend?
✅ The stipend is given only to budged-funded students. If you are a self-funded student, you are not eligible for it. The average amount is 3600 roubles (around $35). There are also needs-based and merit-based payments.

4️⃣Where will I live?
✅ Every international student is provided with a place in the dormitory. There are monthly charges, but they are very low ($9-12). Based on the availability, you can be offered eitherapartment-based or corridor-based accommodation. The dormitories are within walking distance from the university.

What other questions do you have for us?
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