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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.


Reviews
International Partners
Programmes
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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
 4 stars (36)
Languages
4.6/5
 3 stars (18)
Expenses
3.9/5
 2 stars (0)
Overall
4.3/5
 1 star (0)
“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” Read Review
alina_chakirova, Russia

M.V. Lomonosov Moscow State University review by alina_chakirova

Review by alina_chakirova, Université de Genève, Geneva, Switzerland
Management Science, Independent
HOUSING    
Personal assessment
Cost
KEY:
Couldn't have asked for more.
Pretty good.
Could've been better, but didn't lessen the overall experience.
Disappointing.
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Type of housing: I lived in my own appartment
Arranged by: Independently - My choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why? It's my home
Personal comments:
none
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STUDENT LIFE    
Personal social experience
Activities
KEY:
Amazing! Hardly had time to study.
Plenty to do when I had the time.
So-so.
Did not get involved.
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Describe host city: Students equally interact with the local and student community
Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife: Takes place mostly outside the university/student environment
Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal comments:
Propaganda night club
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ACADEMIC       5.0 / 5
My academic experiences
Quality of courses
KEY:
Fantastic.
Pretty good.
Could've been a bit better.
Disappointing.
Variety of courses
Availability/access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with other international students
Interaction with local students
Course recommendations:
all the courses are compulsory during the first 2 years



My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
KEY:
Liked it.
It was alright.
A bit annoying.
Didn't like it.
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course.
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
Overall
Personal comments:
none

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Language difficulties
Social
KEY:
No problems.
I coped pretty well.
Sometimes it was difficult.
It was a constant struggle.
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Language of instruction: Russian
Was learning Russian a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
Personal comments:
I interacted in my native language
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EXPENSES    
The accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
KEY:
Very easy.
Minimal effort.
Accessible but required effort.
Almost impossible.
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
None
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits:
less than in Switzerland
Nightlife: was the same price as at home.
Food, Travel, Overall, Telephone, Housing: was less expensive than at home.
Personal comments:
none
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OVERALL    
Important to choosing this university...
Academic reasons
KEY:
Very Important.
Important.
Not really important.
Unimportant.
Culture
Costs
Activities
Campus life
Party / people
Weather / Location
I wish I had known...
everything was fine
In my opinion:
Most people loved it.



During my experience abroad, I ...
Became familiar with another culture
KEY:
Happened all the time.
Happened quite a lot.
Happened a bit.
Didn't happen.
Traveled
Improved language skills
Met people from other countries
Became more independent
Partied a lot
Experienced a change in life
Advanced my studies/career
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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