IRKUTSK STATE UNIVERSITYEXCHANGE PROGRAM FACT SHEETEducation that remains valuable at all times

DEAR FRIENDS AND COLLEAGUES,WELCOME TO IRKUTSK STATEUNIVERSITY!

General Information
FULL NAME OF INSTITUTION:FEDERAL STATE-FUNDED EDUCATIONALINSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION“IRKUTSK STATE UNIVERSITY”
COUNTRY: THE RUSSIAN FEDERATIONMAILING ADDRESS: INTERNATIONAL OFFICE,IRKUTSK STATE UNIVERSITY,
1, KARL MARX STR., IRKUTSK CITY, RUSSIA,664003
CONTACTS:PERSONS IN CHARGE:Ms. Yulia ELOKHINA – head of theInternational Office
mail: head_id@admin.isu.ru
tel.: +7 3952 521 975
Ms. Tatiana KUZNETSOVA – staff of theInternational Office
mail: kuznecova_tn@isu.ru
tel.: +7 39 52 200285
Ms. Christina SAVINA - staff of theInternational Office
mail: savina_ke@isu.ru
tel.: +7 39 52 200285

Official website:
https://isu.ru/en/international/index.html
http://inter.isu.ru/

INTRODUCTION

Irkutsk State University is a classical university combining its rich heritage and moderntechnologies. ISU conducts educational scientific and research activities in a variety ofprofound and promising perspectives which are in high demand in Russia and abroad.
ISU is consistently ranked in Russian and international academic rankings, thus proving its
popularity in the sphere of education and science. Irkutsk State University (ISU) is theleading scientific and educational institution in Eastern Siberia. ISU was founded in 1918,
and since that time it has been playing a crucial role in the sustainable development of theregion. ISU trains students in humanities, social, physical and life sciences.
ISU offers bachelor, master, and post-graduate programs both for Russian andinternational students having opportunity to specialize under the supervision of worldknown scientists. ISU facilities include educational institutions, research centers, modernlaboratories and the scientific library. Irkutsk State University conducts research projects
that among other things contribute to Baikal Siberia's potential development andinnovative economy advance.
ISU is famous for its fundamental research in such spheres as high energy physics,analytical chemistry, experimental microbiology, archaeology, ethnography, environmentalmanagement and Baikal studies.
International cooperation is seen as one of ISU's priorities: at present, the University has
over 115 agreements on cooperation with foreign partners and implements joint
educational and double-degree programs. Supporting the principle "education throughscience", ISU is aimed at strengthening its position as the regional center for generating
new knowledge in the context of changing social and economic environment. Irkutsk State
University is aimed at developing long-term cooperation with foreign partners in such
spheres as exchange of students and faculty members; joint research activities; internshipexchanges; organization of conferences and workshops; advanced training and staffretraining.

ACADEMIC INFORMATION
Academic calendar
Fall semester: September, 1st - January, 15th
Spring semester: February, 1st – June, 30th
Choice of courses
All courses are taught in Russian. Exchange students can select courses offered within ISU
that they are admitted into.
Other than the regular courses, exchange students can take the Russian language classes.
Course lists:
http://slovo.isu.ru/ru/lingo/int_student/russ_group.html
http://miel.isu.ru/en/index.html
Grading Scheme, grade distribution guidance of ISU:«отлично» (otlichno – excellent);«хорошо» (khorosho – good);«удовлетворительно» (udovletvoritelno – satisfactory);«неудовлетворительно» (neudovltvoritelno – unsatisfactory);«зачтено» (zachteno – passed);«незачтено» ( nezachteno- not passed).
The lowest passing grade is «удовлетворительно» (satisfactory) and «зачтено» (passed).
Students are eligible for thenext year of study and diploma awarding only if they get passing grades inevery discipline of the curriculum.
To estimate the quality of knowledge the following
scale is applied at ISU:ADMISSION INFORMATION

How to apply
Partner University submits via e-mailthe required documents to the person in chargewith exchange programs.
All documents should be written in
Russian or English:
1. Application (fixed form)
2. Academic transcript
3. Copy of passport
4. Proof of Russian language
proficiency (if applicable)
5. Consent of processing personal data
6. Recommendation letter from theUniversity/FacultyEligibility
Exchange student must be nominated by ISU’s partner university.
Exchange student must be full-time student in ISU’s partner
university and complete at least 1 academic year of study at homeuniversity.

Medical insurance requirements
It is required for exchange students to have an insurance that weproposed. The cost of the medical insurance is 3500 rubles for one
academic year regardless of the educational term.
Accommodation
All incoming exchange students can apply for the dormitory
accommodation.
- Male and Female housing are separated- Meals are not included

Visa requirements
Students need to obtain the visa “ курсы” with the invitation letter
issued by ISU.
Students are advised to contact Russian Embassy in Japan for moredetailed information.