LOCATION: Russian Federation – Moscow
ADDRESS: Moscow, 6A Vorobiovskoe Shosse
CONTACTS: Tel: +7 (499) 143-12-79, rftainternational@vavt.ru
General Information
Incoming Exchange Student Information
  • ACADEMIC CALENDAR
    Fall Semester: 01 September – End of January
    Spring Semester: Beginning of February – End of June
  • DEADLINES FOR NOMINATION
    Spring Semester: 15.11.
    Fall Semester: 01.05.
  • APPLICATION PROCEDURE DEADLINE
    Spring Semester: 01.12.
    Fall Semester: 15.05.
  • DOCUMENTS FOR NOMINATION
    All exchange students must be nominated by their home university via email: rftainternational@vavt.ru.
  • DOCUMENTS FOR APPLICATION
    Please submit the following documents to rftainternational@vavt.ru:
    • Scan of the VALID passport with notarized translation into Russian (The validity of the applicant's passport must be at least 18 months from the start date of the visa and must contain at least two blank pages in order for an embassy visa to be approved;
    • Scan of transcript for the last 2 semesters;
    • Enrollment certificate issued by home university;
    • Nomination letter from home university.
  • DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR THE BEGINNING OF THE PROGRAMME
    Documents that a student must have before arriving in Russia:
    • Standard medical certificate, certifying absence of medical contra-indications for study in the Russian Federation with notarized translation into Russian (issued by any hospital in your home country);
    • Standard certificate of the HIV-negative status of the applicant with notarized translation into Russian;
    • Four 3x4 photos (black and white, matte).
    Documents provided by the student after arrival in Russia:
    • Copy of the passport with visa and migration card;
    • Medical examination (takes place in Russia) and dactyloscopy;
    • Health insurance policy valid on the territory of the Russian Federation – it’s more preferable to buy it in Russia.
  • LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
    RFTA provides studies in Russian or English languages.
  • ORIENTATION
    Incoming exchange students may participate in the orientation events that take place at the beginning of each semester. The orientation events introduce international students to the various services and systems in operation at the Russian Foreign Trade Academy. They will get all the academic and practical information they need for their studies: confirmation of course choices, class schedule, student card, campus tour, Residence Permit information, presentation of student associations, icebreaker.
  • VISA INFORMATION
    The RFTA provides visa support to those wishing to come to Russia for signing a contract and solving other issues related to admission to the RFTA. All those arriving by the beginning of the academic year should have stamp “for studies at the RFTA” in their entry visa for further registration procedure.
  • LIVING EXPENSES IN MOSCOW
    Room rental cost: from 10,500 RUB per person per month.
    Meal cost in the canteen: approximately 600 RUB for one lunch.
    Monthly public transport pass (unlimited rides): 3,160 RUB per month.
    Medical insurance: from 5,000 RUB for five months; from 8,000 RUB for one year.
    Medical examination: from 6,000 RUB.
    Fingerprinting service: 1,700 RUB (with a student ID presented).
    State fee for registration: 1,000 RUB.
    State fee for visa extension: 6,000 RUB.

    Costs are valid for August 2026 and may change. The RFTA will inform the partner University about the changes beforehand