Moscow State Mining University

Moscow State Mining University is one of the oldest universities in Moscow. In 2008 the Moscow State Mining University celebrated its 90th anniversary. A long tradition of education, passed down from generation to generation, the teaching staff of the university, these days combined with the latest technology and the latest achievements of science. MSMU has come a long way from birth in its most difficult years of the Civil War, through the Great Patriotic War to remain one of the leading universities in the USSR and Russia in mining technology.

Now MSMU prepares mining engineers of the highest level. However, in our time in Moscow Mining has other, not narrow mining degrees. It is a faculty of automation, robotics and computer science, several departments preparing economists. Strong positions in the mining industry were achieved thanks to advanced computers technology, constantly improving technology of mining and processing of mineral resources. Over the period since 1918 the University has trained more than 50,000 professionals: engineers, bachelors and masters. In 2008, 6,500 students studied at the Moscow State Mining University.

MSMU consists of 5 main faculties(schools) and 39 departments. 22 scientific degrees are on offer. The University has excellent experienced teaching staff. Today 840 teachers works full-time at the University. MSMU is well equipped to train true professionals to meet high demands of the modern post-industrial society. MSMU faculty are always there for students. Undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degrees are taught. MSMU is not just a college to prepare mining professionals. Today MSMU is one of the leading technical universities of Moscow. Studying at MSMU is a right choice for anyone who understands solid education lays at the foundation for his future successful career and success. University is more than studying and getting qualifications. There’s an important social side that will lead you to new friendships and new experiences that will shape you and help you grow in ways you can’t imagine.

MSMU is an internationally recognized university with a reputation for quality founded in 1918, Besides mining majors, MSMU offers a wide range of programs in economics and information technology fields, Entry standards are not too high as we have enough knowledge to make real-world professionals from complete beginners. Average salary of MSMU alumni is much higher than overall Russian average as the industry the graduates work in thrives all over the world, We offer low tuition fees for International Students. Besides, scholarships and financial aid is available for those who need it. We also have an International Student Association where foreign students have full support. We place an emphasis on personal attention and guidance. If you have any questions, please contact the Dean’s office of International Students. Moscow State Mining University situated on a beautiful city center campus at Leninsky Prospekt which is 2 minutes’ walk from Oktyaborskaya subway station.

Student life” is not just mere words for us. The students spend all day long at the university; therefore, the campus and students’ comfort means so much. After years of studying at the university it becomes family for all the students. There is a unique atmosphere which always remains in the memory of all the graduates. You learn and obtain all the necessary skills and knowledge which help you to create your future life. Also, you communicate with the professors and work in close collaboration with them under conjoint projects and researches. It has nothing to do with those relationships between students and teachers which you observe at school.

Here you can make some real friends because it is university friendship which often results into long-term and genuine friendship. Here one can enjoy some pleasant peculiarities of students’ favorite cafes where crowds of students prepare for the exams. There is a very few people who strive to get home right after the classes because student life continues here at any time of the day. In the evening students participate in various dancing, singing, sport or humorous performances and competitions. Strange as it may seem but the students of mining university can frequently surprise everybody with their talents which they haven’t told anybody about before. So all of a sudden MSMU alumni who participated in humorous performances became quite popular on TV (Sergey Belogolovtsev). And another pleasant example is the Olympics in Athens. MSMU student got 3rd place in boxing. The teachers sincerely believe in their students and they don’t hesitate to invest a lot of effort to see every graduate happy and successful.

As you can see, studying at the university is not only lectures, exams, specialty and degree which guaranties you a job in the well-paid segment of Russian economy. It is also 4-5 years of exciting student life which you will remember for long years. It is an opportunity to become a unique person growing in different spheres and life activities. Finally, the university helps you to find your own identity and choose the right career. Since 2013 there is a professional career orientation center opened at Moscow State Mining University.