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M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University (MSU)

M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University, A-812a, Main Building, Vorobjovy Gory, Moscow, 119899, Russia
4.20 / 5 based on 108 reviews.
Description:
The Lomonosov Moscow State University is the oldest university of Russia.
Moscow University was founded on 12 (25)th of January 1755 on Saint Tatyana's Day at the decree of the Empress Elizaveta Petrovna on the initiative of the great Russian scientist Mikhail Lomonosov. The day of Moscow University's foundation is celebrated as the Student's Day in Russia.
The Lomonosov Moscow State University is a self-governing university. Its Statute is worked out and confirmed by the Scientific Council.
Currently there are 22 faculties - of Mechanics and Mathematics, Calculational Mathematics and Cybernetics, Physics, Chemistry, Geology, Biology, Geography, Soil Science, Fundamental Medicine, History, Philology, Philosophy, Foreign Languages, Economics, Journalism, Law, Psychology, Sociology, Institute of Asian and African Studies, Institute of Public Administration and Social Studies, Higher College of Materials Sciences, Center for International Education.
In the last few years a number of rapidly evolving, quality branches of education have been set up in the University, preparing advanced specialists for trends in Russia and the work today. The result is the most extensive offering of post-graduate and post-doctoral courses in the country.


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78% of students recommend
108 reviews
Housing
4.1/5
All experiences (108)
Student life
4.3/5
5 stars (54)
Academic
4.2/5
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Languages
4.6/5
3 stars (18)
Expenses
3.9/5
2 stars (0)
Overall
4.3/5
1 star (0)
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108 Overall reviews of M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University

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by Stefan, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Business Studies, University Agreement
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As I accurately prepared my stay in Moscow there did not occur any unexpected circumstances.
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I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.



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Personal recommendation:
You should know Russian at an adequate level, you should be prepared for extreme bureaucracy, long winters and sometimes unfriendly people! But you can expect having a great time of your life if you cope with the characteristics of this special country!



FINAL COMMENTS

You should try to find a community of Russians and internationals, but you should preferably speak Russian with both groups. Especially internationals you should choose very carefully, as there are many foreigers in Russia who think they are better than Russians and are not disposed to cope with Russian (inconvenient) characteristics. But if you just meet such people you won't experience this fantastic country. If you have some time left you should try to find an internship in Russia as it gives you the chance to collect some (Russian) work experience!
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by Nastja, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Business Studies, University Agreement
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no, but it wasn't my first time there
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I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.



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Personal recommendation:
You need to speak basic russian, otherwise it's hard. It's a good university though, language classes are great and students very nice and interesated!



FINAL COMMENTS

cool!
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by mashant, University of Washington, Seattle, Seattle, United States
Sociology, Independent
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I was already fluent in Russian and knew Russian culture. My goal was to experience Russian student life, and that goal was accomplished.
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Most people loved it.



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Personal recommendation:
People that I have talked to all had positive feedback, but Russia can make your life difficult if you don't know some of the unwritten rules of bureaucracy there.



FINAL COMMENTS

feel free to email me and I will let you know.
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by Petra, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Tourism, University Agreement
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Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
It is a good university, it was not that difficult to pass the exams and I had time enough to experience the city, the people, the life.



FINAL COMMENTS

Do as much as you can. Go to the city, to concerts, museums, theaters, bars and restaurants. Travel as much as you can afford. Russia is worth seeing!
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by mashanya, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Economics, University Agreement
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take plastic bags with you -> even bags of worst quality cost
In my opinion:
I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.



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Personal recommendation:
it's the best decision I've ever taken



FINAL COMMENTS

Russians love compliments about their culture
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by aeidlin, University of Guelph, Guelph, Canada
Language, Independent
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The only suggestion I had was that I wish that I had known more about Moscow State University as a school before arriving.
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Most people loved it.



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Personal recommendation:
I think that Moscow State University has done an excellent job receiving international students through the program I participated in.



FINAL COMMENTS

I truly believe that my experience in Russia changed my life. Don't bring traveller's cheques Have an open mind Learn the alphabet, and have fun learning the language! Maximize your time, and see it all if you can. If you can, stay a minimum of 1 month. Going for 2 weeks just doesn't capture the true essence of what the experience of Russia is about.
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by Florian, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Business Studies, University Agreement
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No, basically things were the way I had expected them to be (I had been in Moscow before).
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Most people loved it.



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Personal recommendation:
Shared my apartement with an English student who did not know any Russian - NOT a good idea. You should have reached a certain level of Russian before beginning your studies at MGU.



FINAL COMMENTS

Studying in Moscow might be even greater in spring. Russian winter can be tough ;).
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by Roberta, Università di Bologna, Bologna, Italy
Language, Independent
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some "culture tips"
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I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.



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Personal recommendation:
it can be shocking to meet people who come from countries you didn't even know; but this is also the best opportunity to really expand your knowledge of the world.



FINAL COMMENTS

it is easy to get lost in such a big city like moscow; ask for information, dont try to make it on your own!
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by alina_chakirova, Université de Genève, Geneva, Switzerland
Management Science, Independent
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everything was fine
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Most people loved it.



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Personal recommendation:
It's the oldest, most prestigious University in Russia



FINAL COMMENTS

try to profit from traveling around Russia, it doesn't cost much espesially in the train and leaves a life long memories. Explore Trans Siberian Railroad and go up to lake Baikal area. Or take a trip around Moscow - the Golden ring of town such as Vladimir, Suzdal, Rostov, that are monument dating from 9-11th century
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by Timothy, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, United Kingdom
History, Independent
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I'd already been here before a few times so I knew what to expect. If I hadn't, I'd have wished I had!!
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I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.



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Personal recommendation:
It's not an easy country, most people have a love-hate relationship with it. That's it really: love it and hate it... It's a great experience!



FINAL COMMENTS

Air travel getting cheaper, train tickets need booking in advance for longer journies, keep your passport to hand and don't look the militsia in the face!!
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by Alessandro, ,
Translation/ Interpretation, University Agreement
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Distances within places in Moscow: everything's far away from everything! :)
In my opinion:
Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
Go for it folks! The MGU is welcoming, lively, full of events and crowded by international students. Definitely a great place to study in!



FINAL COMMENTS

You cannot grow tired of the life in Moscow: go outside and live the city to its fullest.
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by Nemirovsky, Université Paris X - Nanterre, Paris, France
Language, University Agreement
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Lots of things to do, you'll be surprised to lose your normal sleeping cycle.
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Most people loved it.



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Personal recommendation:
MGU is the bigger university of the bigger country... You may feel lost or inspired.



FINAL COMMENTS

Take sheets, good shoes, photocopies of your documents.
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by Paul, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Accountancy, University Agreement
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nothing
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Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
Go there!



FINAL COMMENTS

Adapt, listen and watch and you will get a small insight of Russia. Russia: First, everthing is forbidden, the n ask and a lot of things will become possible.
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by mrsaad, M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia
Mathematics, Independent
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More information about social system in host country.
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Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
Keep inspire scientific spirit.



FINAL COMMENTS

The most important mean of my student life was feeling and practicing the beauty of human development and changes.
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by sirius57, Yale University, New Haven, United States
Humanities, transfer student from Moscow to Yale
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Well. it was my native country, so nothing unexpected happen. Here at Yale... well no shocks as well, I guess
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Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
Stay as it is or add some flexibility in course choosing for students.



FINAL COMMENTS

It was wonderful!
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by Philipp, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien, Vienna, Austria
Business Studies, JOSZEF
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no
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I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.



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Personal recommendation:
worth going if you are into Russian style of living



FINAL COMMENTS

leran as much as you can
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by Ying, China University of Geosciences, Beijing, China
Language, Academic Exchange
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I loved it but I'm not sure everybody would.



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Personal recommendation:
Big university with long history. Have a good academic automosphere.



FINAL COMMENTS

Putin's hometown is worth seeing.
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by gleb, ESADE Business School, Barcelona, Spain
Management Science, distance learning
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I wish I had known...
nothing
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Everybody loved it, you will too!



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Personal recommendation:
none but if your interested your can contact me on email and i´ll be glad to respond



FINAL COMMENTS

none
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