Irkutsk, in Eastern Siberia, is called the 'Paris of Siberia' for its wooden houses, its position on the Trans-Siberian Railway and being about 70 km from Lake Baikal, the world's deepest and oldest lake. With Irkutsk State University and other institutions, it offers students a unique nature and culture experience.
Ask NGGlobal's advisers about the current language school options in Irkutsk. Preparatory faculties and Russian courses at Irkutsk State University and other universities in the city are among the options.
Preparatory faculties at Russian universities usually start in September-October and finish in June, and some universities also accept students in January-February.
Language school fees in Irkutsk depend on course intensity, the type of school and the length of your booking. The weekly price falls for longer bookings, and extra discounts apply for early bookings and promotions. Applying through NGGlobal lets you compare the schools' current offers in one place.
Applications to Russian universities usually require your diploma, transcript, passport, a medical certificate and photos. For accepted students, the university obtains a student visa invitation through Russia's Ministry of Internal Affairs, which can take several weeks.
Because translating and legalising documents and the invitation process can take several weeks, start preparing at least 3-4 months before your target intake.
Turkish citizens can currently enter Russia visa-free for short tourist visits; for short courses, always check the conditions and length of this exemption before you travel. For long-term study, you get a student visa with the university's invitation.
Work opportunities during language study are limited and require Russian, so plan your budget without relying on income from work. Russia's low living costs make it easier to study on your savings.
Most international students in Irkutsk stay in university dormitories, which are very affordable and close to campus.
Living costs in Irkutsk are much lower than in Russia's big cities, and dormitories and daily costs are very economical.
Buses, trams, trolleybuses and minibuses (marshrutkas) serve Irkutsk, with discounted cards for students.
Irkutsk has a harsh continental climate: winters are very cold and long, often below -20°C, while summers are short, warm and sunny.
Direct flights from Istanbul to Moscow's airports take about 3.5 hours; the domestic flight from Moscow to Irkutsk takes about 5.5-6 hours.
Irkutsk does not use daylight saving time, so it is 5 hours ahead of Turkey all year round. When it is 09:00 in Turkey, it is 14:00 in Irkutsk, which is also 5 hours ahead of Moscow.
NGGlobal advisers give students planning a language course in Irkutsk free support with comparing schools, price quotes, accommodation and visa documents.
Buses or minibuses reach the lakeside village of Listvyanka in about 1-1.5 hours.
Irkutsk is 5 hours ahead of Turkey all year round.
No. Preparatory faculties and language courses start from zero, beginning with the Cyrillic alphabet.
TORFL is Russia's official Russian proficiency test, used for university admission and work.
Because of restrictions on international card networks, foreign bank cards often do not work, so students usually open a local bank account in Russia. Check current payment options before you travel.
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