Accommodation for international students

Accommodation for international students during their studies is possible in several options:

1. In the university dormitory;
2. In alternative accommodations outside the university campus (hotels/hostels, student dormitories and communities);
3. In rented accommodation by searching available housing options.

Dormitory accommodation

• Basically a dormitory is provided to international students studying within quota or in budget places;
• The university dormitory is located at the address: Moscow, Klinskaya Str., 8b;
• The number of people living in a room is from 3 to 5 people (depending on a room area);
• Detailed information about accommodation cost is available on the university dormitory web page.

The dormitory check-in procedure:

• Getting student student in the dormitory and preparation of documents including signing a an accommodation agreement;
• Obtaining a temporary pass from the dormitory administration;
• Obtaining bedding and keys;
• Applying for migration registration.

The list of required documents* to check-in the dormitory:

1. Passport and its translation in Russian;
2. Migration card;
3. Medical documents**:
   1. a medical certificate (086/u form) or its equivalent in the country of citizenship/residence (the document must include a physician’s conclusion on the absence of contraindications to study at the university). The certificate must be valid for 1 year from the date of issue;
   1. a medical certificate of X-ray fluorography examination. The certificate must be valid for 1 year from the date of issue;
   1. a free-form medical certificate of vaccinations (optional);
   1. a valid voluntary medical insurance policy or a compulsory health insurance policy;
4. 2 photographs 3x4 cm (black and white or color on matte paper);
5. Study documents (enrollment directive extract and/or certificate form No. 7 - can be obtained in the Student Office);

* All medical documents must be translated into Russian if they are written in a foreign language (a notarized translation is required).

** The medical documents must be provided to the university staff upon arrival in Russia to get access to study process. If an international student does not have all required documents (or any of the documents) upon arrival then a student must obtain and provide the missing documents to the university staff within 1-3 days. The medical documents can be obtained within medical examination procedures under voluntary health insurance policy or on a paid basis.

Alternative accommodations outside the university campus:

• It is recommended to search for alternative accommodations options if there are not enough the university dormitory rooms for students;
• A student must discuss and confirm with the administrator/owner of the accommodation on the possibility of getting migration registration in advance. If for some reason you cannot (or are refused) get migration registration you must find and choose another place to live in order to avoid the risk of violating migration laws.
• The cost of alternative accommodation can vary from cheap to high.

The list of some alternative accommodation options is available below:

• Student accommodation centre;
• Student dormitory «Unit»;
• Student community: «Forma» and «Uyut na Varshavke» comfort hostels;
• Accommodation in «YE’S» Aparthotels;
• Accommodation in «Vertical Boutique» Aparthotel;
• Accommodation in «AZIMUT Hotel Derbenevskaya»;
• Makarov Hostel (accommodation for a period from 1 week and more);
• Hostel on Kozhukhovskaya (accommodation for a period of 1 night to a long term);
• Kutuzov Hostel (accommodation for a period of 1 week and more);
• Ilian Hostel (accommodation for a period of 1 week and more);
• Disco Hostel.

Searching accommodation housing options (rented flat/apartment):

• It is recommended to search for alternative accommodations options if there are not enough the university dormitory rooms for students;
• A student must discuss and confirm with the administrator/owner of the accommodation on the possibility of getting migration registration in advance. If for some reason you cannot (or are refused) get migration registration you must find and choose another place to live in order to avoid the risk of violating migration laws .
• A student should beware of scammers and not pay a fee (deposit) before arriving in Russia and signing an accommodation agreement.
• The cost of alternative accommodation can vary from mid-range to high.

It is recommended to search for rented housing options on trusted websites:

• Cian;
• Yandex.Nedvizhimost;
• Domclick;
• Arenda DOM.RF;
• Samolet.

Any questions? Please write us to international@mgutm.ru.