General information.

Foreign citizens with higher education at the master's or specialist level are accepted to the graduate school of MPEI. Foreign education should be recognized in the Russian Federation. Postgraduate studies are carried out in the areas of training of scientific and pedagogical personnel, including the directions corresponding to the scientific specialties included in the nomenclature of the Higher Attestation Commission.

The training of foreign citizens and stateless persons under postgraduate programs is carried out in full-time in Russian. Russian language proficiency level of foreign citizens and stateless persons who enroll in education within the quota for education of foreign citizens and on a contractual basis is determined by the presentation of a Certificate (or other document) on Russian language proficiency. If necessary, it is possible to study at the Preparatory Department for additional general education programs that provide preparation for the development of educational programs in Russian. Admission to postgraduate studies of foreign citizens and stateless persons is carried out after successful completion of the specified training.

Admission to postgraduate studies at the expense of the budget of the Russian Federation is based on the Directions issued by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation. Candidates submit their documents through the representative offices of Rosobrazovanie in their countries or through the Embassies of their countries in the Russian Federation. The Ministry provides visa support to foreign citizens selected to study in Russia.

Admission to postgraduate studies on a fee basis is carried out by MPEI Admission Committee based on the results of entrance tests (Russian language, philosophy and special discipline). Previously, candidates are approved by the graduating departments.

Foreign citizens with a PhD degree have the opportunity to continue their studies in doctoral studies to obtain a doctorate degree (DSc) in the relevant specialties.

Foreign citizens can take advanced training in additional professional educational programs at MPEI. Professional development is carried out in the form of an internship. Foreign specialists who have completed higher education at the Master's or Bachelor of Science level, as well as persons with a Candidate of Technical Sciences degree are accepted for the internship.