How to enter a foreign university: step-by-step instructions. How to enter a university on a budget. Secrets from the experts

Detailed instructions for future applicants.

We strongly recommend that you read this article very carefully and several times. In it we will talk about admission to higher education institutions, how this happens, we will try to talk about the pitfalls and give some advice.

Let's start with the fact that you were given a certificate, after which you had a wonderful time lying in a puddle with a bottle of champagne. Congratulations. Half the way has been completed. Next you need to drink mineral water and collect documents, namely:

1. Photocopy of passport
2. Photocopy of certificate and original certificate
3. Photocopy and original of the Unified State Examination certificate (if available)

The original certificate of passing the Unified State Exam may be issued to you very late, therefore, universities in 2012 accepted documents without it. Photos are NOT NEEDED!!! They will be requested from you only after enrollment.

You have to choose 5 universities to which you are going to apply (6 universities will not accept your documents, don’t even try, even if they do, it will still come up later, because the admissions committees have all-Russian databases).

Just a short lyrical digression. Many of you (yes, yes) are waiting for some kind of official announcement of the 2013 passing grade from universities. I hasten to disappoint you. There is no guy on the university admissions committee who points his finger at the sky and says that the passing score for 2013 will be 210 points in total from 3 subjects (conditionally). What is a passing grade anyway? The passing score is the score of the last applicant enrolled on the budget, that is, you will learn about the 2013 passing score only after you are enrolled in the university or not enrolled. But more on that later.

As we have already said, you should not overestimate yourself in any case, even if you have 300 points with 3 Unified State Examinations. Perhaps all the places in front of you will be taken by beneficiaries, Olympiad winners and target students. So don’t choose a bouquet from HSE, Moscow State University, RANEPA, MGIMO and St. Petersburg State University. Be sure to leave 1-2 universities as a “back-up option”, where, as a rule, the admission rate is low.

So, you rubbed your eyes after graduation and went to your first university to apply. Apparently, you will immediately go to your favorite university. But, ATTENTION, most likely, your favorite university is the favorite university of thousands of applicants. Well, that's how it happened. So what's going on? In the first days of the admission campaign, everyone unanimously rushes to HSE, Moscow State University, RANEPA, MGIMO, Finashka, etc., because these are the favorite universities of, well, just everyone. Accordingly, what happens? In the first days of the admissions committees’ work, we have huge queues at leading universities. Therefore, I advise you not to run headlong into your favorite universities in the first days, but to visit the “back-up” universities for now, and then, in the middle, when this excitement from top universities has died down, calmly come to the university of your dreams and calmly submit documents in an hour , and not for 6, as this can happen.

So, you came to the university. In some universities they give you a ticket, in some there is a waiting list, but that’s not the point. The first procedure you have to go through is to fill out an application. In normal universities, you are seated in a classroom where there are many computers, they open a form and you fill it out electronically. The students help you, then they print your application form for you. Well, or in many universities they fill out the form for you. A number of universities mock applicants and force them to write this application manually, and they get to the bottom of the smallest blots. Filling out the application alone can take about an hour if the admissions committee is completely disorganized.

So, you have the right to choose 3 (as a rule, in the competitive group there are several faculties with the same entrance tests and similar topics). Those. You can choose 3 competitive groups, and in this group there can be from one to infinity of specialties. For example. You have chosen 3 competitive groups, where in the 1st group there are 5 specialties, in the second group there are 3 specialties and in the 3rd group there is 1 specialty. Here you already have the right to choose all specialties in these 3 competitions. Those. It’s realistic to take part in 3 competitions in 9 areas at one university. In many universities, most often, there is one direction in the competitive group. If something is unclear to someone, ask in the comments. This is not trivial, do not hesitate to ask again.

Also, the university will require you to arrange all these specialties in descending order of “wants”. For example. You are enrolling in economics. We came to the university, and there we have economics in one department, economics in another department, and world economics (for example). We need to arrange them as follows:

First competition group (we want to get into this competition group the most)

1) Economics of the Faculty of Economics (we want to go here most of all)
2) Economics of the General Economics Faculty (we want to come here, but not so much)
3) World Economy Faculty of Economics

Second competitive group (we are applying to this competitive group because we took the same exams, but just in case)

1) Management at the enterprise of the Faculty of Light Industry
2) Management in the sports industry of the Faculty named after. Anastasia Volochkova
3) Advertising and Public Relations

The third competitive group (they just submitted documents)

1) Jurisprudence of the Faculty of Law

So, we filled out the application. We are cool. We submitted documents to 3 competitive groups at 5 universities. Those. In total, you participate in 15 competitions. Now pay attention. You are not the only one who is so fashionable and participates in 15 competitions. Let's imagine. You have 250 points from the 3rd Unified State Exam (well, at least someone here will get 250 points). The score is not bad. But that's the problem. Imagine that each applicant applied for 15 competitions. We open the list of applicants and find that you, with your (fairly good scores), are in 1500th place, despite the fact that there are 100 budget places in your favorite specialty, your favorite university. We go cut our wrists in the bathroom (this is not a call for suicide) or sob into the pillow, as you like. That's the funny thing. 14 out of 15 are really dead souls, these are just ticked boxes. Because One applicant at this stage of admission occupies 15 places, but he really only wants one. Let’s not talk about the probabilities that there are more popular universities and less popular universities. Let's take an average university. Let’s assume that exactly 14 out of 15 of us are dead souls (in HSE, for example, it’s a little different, there, rather, every 4th will still remain on the budget). Nevermind. We are modeling a general situation. Being in 1500th place, despite the fact that there are 100 budget places in your specialty, I can assure you that most likely you will get into the budget position, since 14 out of 15 will most likely leave. If you are confused, read it again, because what follows is worse.

So, all applicants have submitted their documents. The time of the “first wave” is coming. We are sitting in our 1500th place in university No. 1, in the 2000th place in university No. 2, and in the 500th place in university No. 3, etc. In this case, we fly over with the first wave. Let's return to our university No. 1, where we most want to go. As we have already found out, there are 100 budget places for our favorite specialty. Next are 2 scenarios (different universities work using different systems).

1. Classic version. In the first wave, the university requests original documents from the first hundred. In our case, every 15th person brings documents. 6 people will bring documents to the university by the specified date. There are still 84 budget places left, which will be “raffled” in the second wave

2. Green wave. Some universities are making green waves. They calculate probabilities (in approximately the same way as we described above, or based on data from last year) and recommend for enrollment not 100 people, how many budget places, but 100*(1/probability that a person will bring documents to them , specifically for this specialty). Well, they also adjust for the worse to be on the safe side. In our case, we have. Let’s say the university has calculated that this probability = 1/15 (every fifteenth person will bring documents to them). Those. according to this logic, we should recommend enrollment (request original documents) to the first 1,500 people. Well, universities usually don’t take much risk and make adjustments. In reality, a university can recommend 1000 applicants at once, despite the fact that we have 100 budget places

The most epic situation occurs when you are recommended for enrollment after the first wave at the Reutov University of Leather Gloves and Marketing, but the university you wanted to attend did not recommend you for enrollment after the first wave. What's happening? Many applicants, having such a borderline score, run in a panic to submit their originals to the Reutov University of Leather Gloves and Marketing (parents often force them, or in a panic that you will be left without a budget, take the documents there. Believe me, it will happen). You are successfully admitted there after the first wave, and in the second wave it turns out that you entered the university where you wanted. In this case, you have the right to withdraw your documents (in fairness, we would like to note that the Reutov University of Leather Gloves and Marketing will not let you go so easily and, perhaps, you will remain there. Be careful and know your rights!). The time for the second wave is coming. As a rule, on the 2nd wave they call almost everyone and privately ask you whether you will bring the original or not. In general, you need to constantly be on the websites of universities or on the websites for applicants of these universities (if there are any) and be constantly in the know, because they may not call you. They have the right, well, either they accidentally won’t get through, or you indicated the wrong phone number by mistake.

In the near future, 11th graders will have to decide how many and which Unified State Examinations they will write in addition to the compulsory mathematics and Russian language tests, as well as in which Olympiads to participate.

According to the Ministry of Education and Science, today up to 80% of school graduates become students. This is a gratifying statistic, especially since during Soviet times this figure rarely exceeded 20%. Don't rush to rejoice! Most students enroll in paid places. How to become a student for free?

First way. Unified State Exam

The most common option. Based on the results of the Unified State Exam, up to 80% of students are admitted.

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Equal opportunities for all applicants, especially if next year they take into account all the scandals and exclude the use of mobile phones, tips from tutors and the replacement of schoolchildren with students.

Previously, to enroll, you had to study at preparatory departments at institutes or look for a tutor from there. This required huge financial investments. According to experts, today this path is pointless. No matter how universities claim otherwise, they cannot give any concessions for admission.

In the 11th grade, you can already focus on those subjects that are necessary for admission.

Minuses

The student must clearly understand where he wants to go in the fall. If you do not submit an application to participate in the Unified State Exam in a particular subject on time, it is very difficult to change the list, and since the end of winter it has been completely impossible.

The level of difficulty of the Unified State Exam varies from year to year. In 2010, admission to a decent university was guaranteed by 75 points out of 100; in 2011, you had to score at least 85.

Second way. Olympics

Today - the presence of a diploma of an Olympiad winner, which is included in the list of Olympiads for schoolchildren approved by the Ministry of Education and Science.

They include almost 80 tests conducted by different universities across the country.

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Several dozen schoolchildren are announced as winners in each.

The diploma (depending on the level of the Olympiad) guarantees, if not admission without competition, then exactly 100 points in the subject, and this is guaranteed admission. You can participate in the Olympiads yourself, but candidates for the All-Russian Olympiad are nominated through the school. Moreover, in most Olympiads, the first round does not require presence at the university: assignments are sent via the Internet. There are very complex Olympiads like the emgeush “Lomonosov”, and there are also quite real ones, say, which are held by the Moscow State Pedagogical University.

Minuses

Registration for participation in the Olympiad usually takes one to a maximum of two months. Missed it and the opportunity to participate was lost.

Only schoolchildren can enter through the Olympiads. Technical school students - those who were unable to enroll this year - are deprived of this right.

Our Internet sites are mostly poorly debugged. Let's say, last year, during the Olympiad, which was held by one of the leading universities in Russia, there was a technical failure, because of which the site froze and many simply could not send the answers.

The Olympics are a corruption-intensive way to enter. In the correspondence course, their tutors often answer instead of students, and in some universities diplomas of prize-winners are sold.

This year, up to 10-15% of places in the country's elite universities went to people with disabilities and special needs.

At least here people with disabilities do not feel like second-class citizens.

Unfortunately, a considerable part of the admitted students bought fake documents from VTEKs.

We are entering university. Tactics and strategy of actions of applicants and their parents

You have probably already chosen the universities and faculties where your grown-up child wants to study. You may have already sent the documents to the admissions committee. And the most important, most exciting question remains: will they enroll or not? What else can you do to get into your desired educational institution? Something is possible!

Check the documents again

Of course, you have already studied the websites of the institutes and know what documents are required for admission. Check again to see if you have collected everything correctly?

To participate in the competition you will need:

• statement;
• copy of the passport;
• a copy of the certificate with an attachment;
• original documents confirming benefits (for preferential categories, target participants, Olympiad participants)
• (sometimes) medical certificate 086/U (this document is not mandatory, it should be checked on the university website).

What might you be missing?

Firstly, if the child did not graduate from school this year, but recently retook the Unified State Exam, he should indicate in the application, the result of which exam should be taken into account(after all, they are all in the all-Russian database).

Secondly, do not forget about such an important thing as extra points for individual achievements! The admissions committee can add up to 10 points for sports and scientific achievements, as well as for participation in volunteer activities - carefully study this section on the university website, the requirements of educational institutions vary. Another ten additional points can be earned for an essay - the same one that was written in winter for admission to the Unified State Exam. Commissions of humanities faculties are especially often interested in them; some are even ready to extract them from the database and independently re-evaluate them using a 10-point system. So be sure to indicate that you wrote the essay!

Applicant's calendar: don't miss the moment!

Key dates for admission to university are very important. We would like to note that if your child has passed the Unified State Exam and does not take entrance tests and creative competitions, then you have not missed anything yet.

1. Start of accepting documents - June 20(for full-time and part-time studies in bachelor's and specialty programs).
2. Completion of acceptance of documents required for admission from persons applying for training based on the results of additional entrance tests of a creative and (or) professional orientation - July 7.
3. Completion of the acceptance of documents required for admission from persons applying for study based on the results of other entrance tests conducted by the higher education organization independently - July 10.
4. Completion of acceptance of documents required for admission from persons applying for training without passing the specified entrance tests (based on the results of the Unified State Exam) - 26 July.
5. Posting lists of applicants on the official website and at the information stand - no later than July 27.
6. Completion of acceptance of applications for consent to enrollment from persons applying without entrance examinations, entering places within quotas - July 28th.
7. An order for the enrollment of persons who have submitted an application for consent to enrollment, from among applicants without entrance examinations, entering places within quotas - July 29.
8. Completion of acceptance of applications for consent to enrollment from persons included in the lists of applicants for the main competitive places and wishing to be enrolled at the first stage - August 1.
9. Order on the enrollment of persons who have submitted an application for consent to enrollment until 80% of the main competitive places are filled - August 3rd.
10. Completion of acceptance of applications for consent to enrollment from persons included in the lists of applicants for the main competitive places until 100% of the main competitive places are filled - August 6.
11. An order for the enrollment of persons who have submitted an application for consent to enrollment until 100% of the main competitive places are filled - 8 August.

” Please note that these dates, specified in Order of the Ministry of Education and Science of Russia dated October 14, 2015 N 1147 (as amended on November 30, 2015), are marked “no later.” Be sure to check the university website for the exact dates!

Differences in the 2016 admissions campaign - cancellation of priorities, statement of consent to enrollment (relevant in 2017)

The fundamental difference in the 2016 admissions campaign is the abolition of taking into account priorities for admission. Previously, when applying to a university for two or three specialties (training programs), you could indicate your preferences with the numbers 1, 2 and 3. If you did not take your preferred specialty, you were automatically excluded from this list and included in the next one. Now the applicant participates in the competition on an equal basis in all specialties (remember, an application for admission can still be sent to five universities for three specialties (training programs) each).

” But where you ultimately decide to enroll will be determined by your application for consent to enrollment. This is just a new thing this year - without this document, an applicant cannot become a student, even if he heads the rating list and brought the original educational documents to the university.

The procedure for admission to the university in two waves

So, what does the admission process look like this year? You bring documents to the admissions committee according to the list above >>>>. After this, you watch with excitement the progress of your name in the ranking of applicants. Almost all major universities today indicate in the ranking which of the applicants immediately submitted consent for enrollment and original documents (i.e. they are quite serious), and who are not (i.e. they consider this university as a backup option). On the 27th you will see the final list on the university website.

” And only now, after July 27, the real admissions race begins - you can no longer look away from the university website for a minute!

What happens on the 27th? In fact, now the real qualifying competition begins - only between those who brought original documents and consent to enrollment. The university is required to close 80% of the enrollment, while applicants without originals are ignored (even if they are recommended for admission), and those who were at the bottom of the list can move up fairly quickly.

So, on August 3, all universities will enroll 80% of their students. Of course, 80% is a rather arbitrary figure; some will want to return the documents after the enrollment order, but in general the main enrollment will be completed.

I didn't get into the first wave. Will the chances be higher in the second wave?

It depends on what university we are talking about. If we are talking about a prestigious metropolitan university and you are literally on the border of the list of those recommended for admission, then you undoubtedly have every chance to study at the university of your dreams.

” In a provincial university, the chances of admission may not be higher, but lower, because applicants who did not consent to enrollment in the first wave may give it in the second! This means that many who sought happiness in the capitals will spit on the pie in the sky and return to Siberian universities for tits.

A good example: the admissions campaign at the Mukhomran Fence Construction Institute.

Let's consider the situation using the example of the Mukhomran Fence Construction Institute, widely known in our country (to simplify the situation, we immediately consider only competitive recruitment on a general basis, not taking into account orphans, disabled people and citizens of Crimea)

Situation No. 1

So, 10 people are recruited for the popular chain-link mesh department. 100 applicants submitted documents; their ranked list is available on the institute’s website. Until August 1, 12 applicants brought original documents and consent to enrollment: No. 1, 2, 5, 7, 9, 55, 79, 95, 96, 97, 99 and 100 (numbers from the ranked list).

Since the university is obliged to fill 80% of the competitive places in the first wave, applicants No. 1, 2, 5, 7, 9, 55, 79, 95 will be admitted. Yes, yes, and No. 95 was also accepted.

Situation No. 2

Applicants No. 7, 12 and 95 changed their minds about enrolling in the chain-link mesh department.

Applicant No. 12 brought an application to revoke documents on July 30 at five o’clock in the evening. Since the admissions committee only worked until six, his documents were returned to him on July 31 at 10 a.m., after which he managed to take the train and take his documents to MGIMO, where he also qualified for the competition.

Applicant No. 95, as we remember, was on the enrollment list, but on the morning of August 2 he changed his mind and came to pick up the documents. They were given to him after lunch, and he also rushed to MGIMO. But it turned out that he would no longer be enrolled on August 3, since consent to enrollment had to be given before August 1. Meanwhile, instead of applicant No. 95, applicant No. 96 was enrolled in the chain-link mesh department on August 3rd.

Applicant No. 7 decided that he also wants to go to MGIMO and he probably has a chance to get there in the second wave. He came to the university on August 4 and also submitted an application to revoke his documents, hoping that they would be given to him within two hours. But, since the enrollment order has already been signed, he is now waiting... waiting... waiting...

Situation No. 3

Applicant No. 95, who at first decided to wait for the second wave of enrollment at MGIMO, suddenly thought “what am I exchanging my native Mukhomransk for!” He took the documents from MGIMO and again took them to the fence-building institute, handed over the originals and consent to enrollment to the admissions committee. But it turned out that applicants No. 22, 58, 59, 60, seeing that those whose Unified State Exam results were much worse were admitted, decided to take a risk and also brought original documents and consent to enrollment! Since there were three free places left at the faculty (2 places - 20% of the admission plan, and the place vacated by applicant No. 7), applicants No. 22, 58, 59 were accepted there.

So, as a result, applicants No. 1, 2, 5, 9, 22, 55, 58, 59, 79, 96 will study at the chain-link mesh faculty. Applicants No. 60 and No. 95 can try their luck next year, although they are much less capable applicants No. 79 and 96 have already become students. Just like that!

The most popular questions from parents of applicants

- Can a child write a statement of consent along with the application for admission?

Maybe, especially if you submitted original educational documents, but only one statement of consent to enrollment can be submitted to the university.

What if he changes his mind about enrolling in the specialty in which he was enrolled, but chooses another at the same university where he also applied for admission?

You will have to write a review of the application for consent to enrollment and a new consent to enrollment.

- Maybe it’s better to immediately submit the original documents to the chosen university?

- We handed over the original documents, and then decided to take...

And they must be given to you within two hours if you came to the admissions office more than two hours before the end of the working day, or in the morning of the next day if you applied in the evening. Not the most popular universities sometimes try to withhold applicants’ documents after the publication of enrollment lists, citing the need for time to prepare an expulsion order. Know that this is not true! You are still required to return the documents within two hours!

Important!

You may well be admitted to your chosen university in the first wave, even if you are not included in the list of those recommended for admission. The lists are flexible, you can move up the rankings quite quickly. It is important to bring original educational documents and a statement of consent to enrollment on time. You need BOTH of these documents.

The competition in the second wave may not be lower, but higher than in the first. Please take this into account when planning your admission.

We have collected for you all the useful information about admission that will help you achieve what you want without unnecessary worries and confusion with documents.

1. Decide on your future profession and direction of training

Start preparing for admission with. Consider not only your desires, but also your abilities. Determine what is better for you: the humanities or the exact sciences. Only after this start choosing items that need attention.

2. Select universities and take the Unified State Exam

Find universities where you can study your chosen profession. Carefully study the admission rules and competitive scores. Afterwards you will need to pass the compulsory and core subjects. Compulsory subjects include Russian language and mathematics. Core subjects are those subjects that are needed for admission to a specific specialty; you choose them yourself. It can be:

• chemistry;
• story;
• physics;
• biology;
• Informatics;
• geography;
• social science;
• literature;
• foreign language (English, German, Spanish, French).

Since 2017, mathematics can be taken in the basic or specialized version. If you need mathematics for admission, choose a specialized level.

Some universities arrange additional entrance exams or interviews. Most often they are needed for admission to creative specialties: design, journalism, etc.

Our advice: if you have not yet fully decided on a university and profession, choose “universal” subjects to take the Unified State Exam, which are suitable for several specialties in different universities. We decided to analyze the entrance exams to the top 100 universities in Russia and found that most often specialized mathematics, social studies and physics are required for admission.

All universities hold open days before the start of the admission campaign. At these events, you will be able to get to know the institution from the inside, study in detail the rules for accepting documents, and ask questions to members of the admissions committee. The date of the event can be found on the official website of the university.

You can also , which will help you understand all the intricacies of admission.

Follow the schedule of events

4. Select a document submission method

Your personal presence is not always necessary to submit documents. Most universities allow you to send documents by registered mail or electronically.

Read more about remote admission in our article “”.

5. Create your applicant calendar

In order not to get confused about deadlines and dates, and not to be late with submitting documents, create an applicant calendar for 2018 for yourself. Mark all the most important dates in it. Start with the basics:

• June 20 - start of accepting documents;
• July 26 - end of acceptance of documents, end of entrance examinations;
• July 27 - posting the list of applicants on the university website or the admissions committee stand;
• July 28 is the last day for accepting applications for consent to enrollment.

Don’t forget to note the start and end dates for additional entrance tests at your university, if any. You can find information about them and other events important for your specialty on the university’s website or in the applicant’s personal account (if you have registered on the educational institution’s website).

If you need to undergo a medical commission, this can be done at any public clinic or licensed private center. The certificate is valid for 6 months.

Don't forget that the university may award you points for individual achievements.

7. Submit copies to several universities

According to the rules for admission to universities, you have the right to submit documents to 5 educational institutions at once, for 3 specialties in each. When submitting applications to several universities at once, you have the right to provide copies of documents. We recommend making at least 15 copies. An exception is documents confirming your special rights to enrollment. You must provide their originals when submitting documents for a priority specialty.

That is, if you have special enrollment rights, you will only be able to use them at one institution.

8. Follow competition lists

Lists of applicants are published on the university website. Last names are indicated in descending order of competition points. The higher your last name, the greater your chances of enrollment.

9. Take the originals to your dream university

You need to submit the originals of all documents within the deadlines established by the university. Before the end of this period, you must decide on the choice of educational institution.

Of course, the most important conditions for admission are your knowledge and academic success. But don’t forget about organizational issues. Don't leave everything until the last minute. Start preparing for admission as early as possible: take part in olympiads and scientific competitions, earn extra points, prepare for the Unified State Exam - and you will succeed.

Enrollment into the budget occurs in the first and second waves. At the first stage, 80% of the total number of free places is filled, at the second - the remaining 20%. How not to get confused in all this and go on a budget? We have prepared step-by-step instructions for you with all the important dates.

Clarify all controversial issues immediately when submitting documents

Step 1. Submit copies of documents

You have the right to submit documents to 5 universities at once, for 3 directions in each. Use this opportunity, so you will have a better chance of passing the budget. If you have benefits or the right to admission without entrance tests, you can use it only in one educational institution. The original supporting document must be provided immediately.

Important dates:

• June 20- start of accepting documents;
• July 7-11- completion of receiving documents if you take additional entrance tests of a creative nature or internal exams instead of the Unified State Exam;
• 26 July- last day for submitting documents if you are applying based on the results of the Unified State Exam.

Step 2. Pass internal tests

If necessary. You will find information about which exams and in what form you need to take on the university’s website or information stand. There will also be a schedule there. All tests take place between 11 to 26 July. If exams at several universities fall on the same day, find out about reserve dates.

Step 3: Follow the Lists

July 27 everyone is starting to publish ranking lists of applicants. Last names are listed in descending order of points. The higher your last name, the greater your chances of enrollment. Count names according to the number of budget places from top to bottom, yours should not be below the threshold line for the number of places. This criterion is especially important in the last days of submitting applications for admission.

Step 4. Submit original documents and consent to enrollment

Dates for submitting original documents in 2018:

Submit your originals to the university where you have the best chance of being accepted. Even if you don't rank that high on all the lists, remember that things can change. Universities enroll only those who bring originals on time, regardless of scores. If several people with high scores in front of you do not bring documents, you will automatically move up.

If August 1 you bring the originals and go through the ratings, then August 3rd you will find out if your name is on the enrollment order .

If you were not included in the first wave or did not manage to bring documents on time, you have to submit the originals to the second wave before August 6. Already 8 August orders will appear for the admission of applicants who will be enrolled in the remaining budget places.

An application for consent to enrollment must be submitted along with original documents

At this stage, the race for budget places ends. But you can still get into the paid department. Some universities offer discounts for applicants with high scores.

Getting on budget is difficult, but possible. Take every chance. Do not hesitate to ask questions to the admissions committee if something is not clear. Go for it, you will succeed!