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Lomonosov Moscow State University (MGU) Moscow, Russian Federation     Register with our site now and enroll online! There's no substitute for learning a language among native speakers. Language is inseparable from culture. My coursework at my home university gave me a valuable, structured foundation for learning Russian. But my experiences at MGU taught me to improvise, to use Russian spontaneously, and to begin to "think" in Russian. B. Horne, 2004-5 Visiting Scholar                                 I studied at the History Faculty, taking three year-long courses... I was very impressed with the levels of the professors and the demanding coursework they expected of their students. M. Lanning, 2004-5 Visiting Scholar             Why Study at Moscow State University? MGU is an easy choice for language students - its language programs are frequented by students from all over the world. More than 30,000 Russian students are also enrolled there, meaning that you submerge yourself in Russian culture, while forming a support group of people from English-speaking countries as well. Just be careful not to let your English-speaking friends become too much of a crutch while you are there. MGU is perhaps the most famous university in Russia overall and the massive Stalinist silhouette of its main building (the dorm) is one that every Muscovite knows well. Featured Program: Visiting Scholar MGU is not just for language students. Its reputation spans the globe and nearly any subject in the humanities and sciences may be studied there in Russian or English. SRAS offers a Visiting Scholar Program at MGU wherein a more flexible, intensive program may be developed for your specific needs. This option is also optimal for students hoping to conduct archival or other research while in Russia as a letter from a Russian university is needed at some archives. Register with our site now and enroll online! Other Programs Available at MGU: Language as a Career Turn intermediate to advanced Russian skills into a profession Russian Civilization Russian culture, history, and language Russian as a Second Language Intensive, immersive language instruction A Brief History of Moscow State University Moscow State University (MGU - Moskovskii Gosudarstvennyi Universitet) was founded on the 23rd of January in 1755 by the great Russian scientist Mikhail V. Lomonosov under the decree of Czarina Elizaveta I. Its founding started the tradition of celebrating this date (St. Tatiana's Day) as Students' Day in Russia (usually celebrated with cakes, flowers, and a day off of school). Moscow State University claims among its graduates and professors Nobel Prize winners and world famous scientists. According to national and international surveys, Lomonosov Moscow State University is ranked first in Russia and among the top ten universities in the world. The main campus of MGU is located in Sparrow Hills, in the southwest of the city and only 30 minutes by public transport to the center of Moscow. The area is one of the most prestigious in Moscow, clean and with trees and areas for strolling or jogging. Map of MGU Student's Guide to Moscow Travel from Moscow Moscow: City and History Article on Student Life at MGU It instilled such an incredible sense of confidence in me and I came back to the States with more inner strength than I've ever felt in my life. C. Nakahara , 2003 RSL and Business     Facts & Figures State university, founded 1755 Total number of students: 31,000 Foreign students: 1,500 Academic degrees or diplomas awarded: B.A., B.Sc, M.A., M.Sc., Ph.D., D.Sc., MD. Academic year structure: Semester Faculties Humanities: Art, Economics, Foreign Languages, History, Institute of Asian and African Countries, Journalism, Law, Pedagogical Education, Philology, Philosophy, Psychology, Sociology, State Government, World Policy Sciences: Bioengineering and Bioinformatics, Biology, Chemistry, Computing Mathematics and Cybernetics, Fundamental Medicine, Geography, Geology, Material Sciences, Mechanics and Mathematics, Physics, Soil Science Language of instruction: Russian Campus facilities Housing: Multiple dormitories Sport: Track, swimming, athletic fields and courts Degree tuition range: $2000 - $6500 print this page email this page