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简体中文(中国) Admission of Foreign Citizens
On the Day of Arrival
Arrival
Welcome to St. Petersburg!
In the customs control zone you have to get a migration card with a stamp confirming your arrival in the Russian Federation, where the purpose of travel must be only "education". You have to keep your migration card until the next border crossing.
Transfer
Transfer for organized groups is free of charge. For making arrangement, please, contact us 5 days before your arrival.
Taxi
If you arrive on your own, the quickest and easiest way to reach your destination is to take a taxi. We recommend you to book a taxi at the Taxi Pulkovo counter. In this case good service, safety, and effective price are guaranteed. It is not recommended to command the services of taxi drivers with no appropriate license at the Terminal and its exits. This is insecure.
5 steps to enroll in the Program of Russian as a Foreign Language at SPbU
1. Accommodation and Migration Registration
Upon arrival, check in to a dormitory, hotel or apartment, where you are planning to stay during the period of studies. You have to register at the address of your actual residence. The foreign citizens, arrived in the Russian Federation, must submit the notification of migration registration to the staff members of the Passports and Visas Department of the university within 7 working days from the date of their arrival in the Russian Federation.
2. Registration of Documents
After migration registration and receipt of the notification, you have to come to the Passports and Visas Department of the university. Required package of documents for registration:
Passport with a valid visa
Migration card
Notification of migration registration
Address:
Leitenanta Shmidta Emb., d. 11, off. 306-A, 3rd floor.
Office Hours:
From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
From 2 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday are non-working days.
It is necessary to read in advance the rules of stay in the Russian Federation.
TO READ THE RULES ›
ПРИКАЗ ›
3. Enrolment Contract
You have to sign the enrolment contract within 5 working days from the date of your arrival.
Address:
Leitenanta Shmidta Emb., d. 11, off. 306-A, 3rd floor.
Office Hours:
From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
From 2 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday are non-working days.
4. Payment
The next step is non-cash payment through the payment system of SPbU or at the pay- office of SPbU in cash in rubles. Choose the most suitable option. After signing the contract and paying the tuition fee, the Enrolment Order for studying at SPbU is issued.
GO TO PAYMENT ›
The information on transfer restrictions in Euro through Bank Saint Petersburg.
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INSTRUCTION ›
5. Placement of Trainees into Groups
If you have never studied Russian before, you will be placed into the group for beginners. If you have already studied Russian, you will be offered to take the placement test that will help you to join the appropriate group of your level. You will be able to get the training schedule at the off. 302.
Address:
Leitenanta Shmidta Emb., d. 11, off. 302, 3rd floor.
Office Hours:
From 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
From 2 p.m. to 5:45 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday are non-working days.