Main Data about the Faculty of History

The Faculty of History is located just near the new Library building.

Address:
Russia, 119992, Moscow,
Lomonosovsky prospekt, 27-4,
Faculty of History.

• Dean: Correspondent Member of the Russian Academy of Sciences, Professor Serguei Pavlovich KARPOV
  Tel.: +7 (495) 939-35-66
  
• Deputy Dean for International Relations: Professor Igor Sviatoslavovich FILIPPOV
  Tel.: +7 (495) 939-56-10
  Fax: +7 (495) 939-23-90
  Email: foreign @ hist.msu.ru

Courses of Study

Complete Undergraduate Course

Undergraduate students are required to complete 4 years (8 semesters) of study. In order to be considered for admission, students must present a High School Certificate at the time of matriculation. The Bachelor of Arts degree is awarded upon completion of the course.

Master of Arts Course

Graduate students in the Master of Arts program are required to complete 2 years (4 semesters) of study. In order to be considered for admission, students must have a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science diploma at the time of matriculation. The Master of Arts degree is conferred upon completion of the course and successful defense of the Master's Dissertation.

PhD Course
(for continuing students and for students of other educational establishments)

Graduate students in the PhD program are required to complete a minimum of 3 years (6 semesters) in residency. In order to be considered for admission, students must have a Master of Arts diploma at the time of matriculation. The PhD is conferred upon completion of the course and successful defense of the Doctoral Dissertation (traditionally called "Candidate's Dissertation" in Russian).

Post-Graduate Course

The History Faculty enrolls MA, PhD. and research students for Post-Graduate Coursework. Post-Graduate students can attend classes, conduct research in libraries, archives and museums, consult with specialists working in their field of interest. Training is based on individual programs outlined in accordance with the student's area of specialization. Time-frame: periods of two months or more.

Visiting Scholar's Program

The History Faculty invites scholars wishing to spend a sabbatical semester or year abroad conducting research in Russia. This program is also accessible for graduate and undergraduate students on a research mission. Visiting scholars and students are welcome to attend any of the Faculty's lectures, seminars, and workshops, to participate in its rich intellectual and cultural life. Our purpose is to facilitate and supplement the independent research of scholars and students on leave from their parent universities or research institutions.

The Faculty of History provides the following services:

• visa support with registration;
• a wide range of lecture courses and seminars in history and other social sciences;
• Russian language classes;
• classes in other modern and ancient languages;
• accommodation in one of MSU's hostels;
• letter support for admission to archives and libraries;
• access to the University's cultural and sport facilities.