Moscow State Mining University
Moscow State Mining University
Moscow State Mining University (MSMU) was founded in 1918.
MSMU is a major centre of professional education of Russia and its capital, with the total number of 5500 students.
The University offers a broad spectrum of academic programs leading to Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctoral and professional degrees.
Many scientists and professionals recognized worldwide are working in the University: approximately 90 Doctors of Science: many professors:
470 associate professors, PhD. including 340 Scientists 730 research engineers. At present about 6.000 undergraduates, and 360 postgraduates registered at the University- Every year over 700 undergraduates obtain the
The Moscow State Mining University prepares doctors of science and professors for leading institutes of mining engineering, in Russia. Mining engineers who have graduated from MSMU are working in all the regions of Russia and 66 countries in all the continents.
Moscow State Mining University is located in the centre of Moscow, and is a beautiful historical and cultural place. Several new, eight storey buildings of the University contain more than 70,000 square metres of teaching facilities, and research laboratories are located on a 18,000 square meter area.
The University has one of the most comprehensive libraries in Russia and a unique geological museum with a rich mineralogical collection. It publishes about 1,000 journals annualy.
MSMU consists of six main faculties which cover the general directions of mining: processing, development of underground space, the faculty of coal mining and underground construction, and the faculty of exploitation of non-ferrous and iron deposits. Following is the list of areas of study and professional opportunities offered at MSMU:
- management
- economics
- automation and management
- mining engineering
- electrical engineering
- materials science and new materials
- information science and computer engineering.
All courses are taught in Russian, so proficiency in the language is required
Preparatory faculty of The Moscow State Mining University
MSMU runs preparation courses on any specialty on the preparatory faculty.
Unique methods of Russian language teaching enable foreign students from different countries quickly learn language: not only spoken language but reading and writing skills as well. Students with different
Native languages learn Russian together in international classes.
Highly qualified teachers supervise process of study at every stage. One may ask how to reach high language proficiency which enables a foreign student to study further on basic courses without any difficulties in Russian language comprehension. The methods include Russian language classes combining with general subjects such as mathematics, physics, engineering drawing (for technical specialties) chemistry and biology (for medical specialties).)
Foreign students are focused on specific vocabulary and improve knowledge obtained in secondary schools in their home countries. Russian educational system is famous for excellence in education, especially in fundamental and natural sciences, such as mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology. Nowhere else a foreign student is given an opportunity to obtain knowledge in these fields which are necessary for future academic success.
Gradually with enriching of vocabulary a foreign student starts learning subjects of basic courses. Upon completion of preparatory faculty course a foreign student passes graduation test of Russian language and his admission to basic courses of the chosen university is arranged. Those who want to continue studies on Bachelor or Master degree programs at MSMU are granted admission to the University.
MSMU provides dormitory accommodation for foreign students. Dormitories are located in a pleasant district where foreign students feel comfort and safe located within 15 minutes from campus. Students are provided with single or shared room in a modern apartment building with all the necessary facilities: laundry, kitchen etc.
Russian Language Courses
If you like to see Moscow, to visit Moscow and other countries, to hear live Russian speech, we invite you to attend the International Courses of Russian Language.
We offer you from 4 to 24 week Russian language programmes.
For those with no knowledge of Russian:
· Programme 1. "Elementary course of Russian".
For those with an elementary knowledge of Russian:
· Programme 2. "A practical course of Russian speech" - "Survival Russian".
For those with a basic knowledge of Russian:
· Programme 3. "A correctional course of grammar/vocabulary".
For those with an average or above knowledge of Russian:
· Programme 4. "Intensive course of practical speech".
· Programme 5. "Difficult aspects of Russian grammar".
· Programme 6. "Russian for Business" - business language, professional business relations, business documents etc.
Classes are held 5 days a week. The total quantity of practical Russian language is 20 classes a week. Certificate of The Moscow State Mining University of Russian course - Certificate of High level preparation is given on completion of courses.