History
- Founded in 1944
Research
With an outstanding reputation and academic status MGIMO consistently ranks highly in university ratings. Its research is extended globally through collaborations with leading research institutes in Russia, CIS countries, and around the world.
Short Courses
University Ranking
QS World University Rankings by TopUniversities
2024
526 -181
2023
345 17
2022
362
QS World University Rankings is one of the top international rankings measuring the popularity and performance of universities all over the world. They measure university reputation based on the impressions of higher education experts, companies who hire graduates, and teaching quality. QS also considers the ratio of international teachers and students present at universities, as well as the times research papers were mentioned by researchers. After calculating and comparing these criteria, QS ranks the universities accordingly.
Housing services
Four well-equipped, comfortable, and modern dormitories provide international students with accommodation for study periods at MGIMO. Students usually share a double room in the 14-floor dormitory on campus, with a shared kitchen on every floor, washing machines, and nearby dry cleaners.
Library services
The Library at MGIMO consists of more than a million items in 55 international languages. These include textbooks, monographs, reading materials, catalogs, ancient manuscripts, old books and maps.
Medical services
MGIMO provides students with modern health care and emergency medical services. The Medical Center includes therapists, ophthalmologist, dentists, trauma specialists and others, where services are provided by qualified professionals. The clinic is equipped with modern medical equipment, and in case of necessary consultations, the Center invites experts from the best medical facilities in Moscow.
Sports facilities
Students can attend the University’s Sports Center gymnasium, with a full range of exercise equipment and professional trainers. Also available is a 6 lane swimming pool, which is considered one of the best in Moscow, a sports hall for volleyball, basketball and other collective activities, an indoor tennis court, wrestling room, aerobics and table tennis rooms. There is also an outdoor stadium with professional football field, open air grounds for tennis, volleyball and an ice skating rink in the winter.