APPLICATIONS PROCEDURE
You do not need a study visa if you are a citizen of Azerbaijan, Georgia, South Ossetia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Tajikistan, Ukraine, Armenia or Uzbekistan.
Citizens of all other countries must get a study visa before coming to Russia.
For questions about admission or getting an invitation letter, please contact the International Student Recruitment Office:
Email: admission@sfu-kras.ru
WhatsApp / Telegram: +7 950 971-22-06
Address: 82с1 Svobodny Prospekt, 224/5
After you receive your invitation letter, go to the Russian Embassy (or Consulate) in your country and apply for your visa.
If you were admitted under the Russian Government Quota, you do not need to wait for an invitation letter from the university. Instead, follow the updates on the quota website.
After you receive your visa, you can buy your tickets to Krasnoyarsk.
After buying your tickets, you must send them to the Center for Adaptation and Educational Work at oska@sfu-kras.ru. Please send them at least 5–7 business days before you arrive. This gives us enough time to prepare your dormitory room and arrange for someone to meet you when you get here.
Travel Registration in "ruID", Arrival in Krasnoyarsk, and Dormitory Check‑In
For questions about admission, please contact the International Student Recruitment Office:
Email: admission@sfu-kras.ru
WhatsApp / Telegram: +7 950 971-22-06
Address: 82с1 Svobodny Prospekt, 224/5
After you are officially enrolled (once the admission order is issued), the International Student Recruitment Office or an official SibFU representative (agent) in your country will inform you about the official dormitory check‑in dates. Please note that these dates change every year.
Important: You must arrive in Krasnoyarsk during the official check‑in period. If you arrive earlier, the university will not be able to provide you with a dormitory room, and you will have to find housing in the city on your own. We also do not recommend arriving after this period. The official document that allows you to check in (the university order) is only valid for three days. If you arrive later, you will need to contact your institute — specifically the Deputy Director for Student Affairs — and ask to have the order extended.
Before you leave, we strongly recommend that you find out your dormitory number and room number in advance. You can find this information on the website of the institute you have been admitted to. If the check‑in lists have not been posted yet, or if your name is not on the list, please contact the Deputy Director for Student Affairs. This person is responsible for student housing placement.
If you arrive outside of working hours (working hours are Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM; all other times, including weekends, are considered non‑working), please contact the Center for Adaptation at oska@sfu-kras.ru and let us know at least 5–7 business days before you arrive. This will allow us to notify the dormitory administration about your arrival and leave your room keys and bed linens at the front desk.
Travel Registration in the "ruID" App
For visa‑free entry to the Russian Federation, you need to register your trip in advance using the ruID app. You can read detailed instructions on how to register your trip in the app here.
Important: Citizens of the Republic of Belarus do not need to complete an entry application.
Travel registration deadlines in the ruID app:
- You must submit your travel application no earlier than 90 days and no later than 3 days before your entry into Russia.
- You can submit an application for emergency entry 4 hours in advance. Emergency entry is allowed only in cases of urgent medical treatment, serious illness, or the death of a close relative — you will need to provide supporting documents.
Information for All International Students
Once the admission procedure is complete, only a few steps remain. Follow our recommendations — this will help you avoid any possible difficulties.
Contact the Center for Adaptation and Educational Work
As soon as you receive your visa and buy your tickets to Krasnoyarsk, write to oska@sfu-kras.ru. This is important so that you stay informed about all the next steps.
The center’s staff will add you to the border crossing list, arrange a transfer from the airport or train station, provide you with housing information, and help you with the documents needed for migration registration.
Make sure to contact the center at least 5–7 business days before you arrive — this will help you avoid any problems at the border. Any questions about Krasnoyarsk or life on campus should also be sent to oska@sfu-kras.ru.
Make sure you bring all the required documents
- Your international passport, valid for at least 18 months after your date of entry into the Russian Federation, and your migration card.
- Your previous education documents (original only, school certificate or university diploma, including a list of completed courses, credits earned, and your grade point average), properly prepared for nostrification.
Take Care of Your Health Insurance and Medications
You are required to have health insurance for the entire duration of your stay in Russia. You can purchase insurance in your home country, but it must be valid in Russia. You can also take out health insurance with a local Russian insurance company. The Center for Adaptation and Educational Work (oska@sfu-kras.ru) can help you with this.
Make sure you bring all the prescriptions and medications you currently need. Some medications may be difficult to obtain in Russia, but Russian doctors can help you find alternative options if necessary.
Think About Financial Matters
The ruble is the currency of the Russian Federation. The current situation makes it difficult to transfer money from one country to another. We recommend bringing some cash with you (rubles, or dollars/euros to exchange), since getting a bank card will take some time. Visa and MasterCard do not work in Russia.
We strongly recommend that you research money transfer options from your home country to Russia in advance, so that your parents can send you money without any difficulties.
Choose Your Accommodation Option
International students are housed in university dormitories. SibFU provides shared living blocks for 4–5 people with private bathroom facilities. Each block includes showers, washing machines, refrigerators, and electric stoves.
Please note that the university does not offer single occupancy accommodation for students. Dormitories have specific rules, and students must follow them.
Important: The standard voltage in Russia is 220 V, and the socket type may differ from what you are used to. You may need an adapter.
If you prefer to rent housing off‑campus, you can rent an apartment through one of the real estate agencies in Krasnoyarsk. However, please be aware that renting off‑campus is the most expensive option and costs about 30,000 rubles per month.
Choose Suitable Clothing for All Seasons
Siberian winter can be very cold (down to –35°C), so be sure to bring warm clothing to avoid health problems: a warm thick coat, warm socks, warm winter waterproof boots, a scarf, a warm hat, and warm gloves.
If you cannot buy these clothes in your home country, make sure you set aside enough money to purchase them locally. You will have a wide choice. A full winter outfit will cost you about 15,000 rubles (coat – 7,000 rubles, boots – 5,000 rubles, hat, scarf, gloves, and socks – 3,000 rubles).
Summer weather in Siberia is unpredictable: hot days with temperatures up to +35°C and cold, rainy days with temperatures around +10°C. So remember to pack not only t‑shirts and shorts, but also a raincoat, an umbrella, sweaters, and a jacket for cold days. Alternatively, you can also buy everything you need once you arrive.
During your studies at SibFU, you will have access to a gym and a swimming pool. If you exercise regularly, be sure to pack appropriate clothing.
