FAR EASTERN FEDERAL UNIVERSITY STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAMS 2014/2015 INFORMATION SHEET (FALL SEMESTER 2014/2015) University website Exchange program website Mailing address Contacts CONTACT INFORMATION www.dvfu.ru http://www.dvfu.ru/en/web/fefu/exchange-students Far Eastern Federal University Department of international Educational Projects, 10- Ajax Str., Building 20, office 649, Russky Island, Vladivostok 690922, Russia Head of International Admissions and Academic Mobility Office Ms. Oksana Blazhilina e-mail: blazhilina.oe@dvfu.ru Incoming Student s Coordinator Ms. Maria Bulanenko e-mail: bulanenko.mo@dvfu.ru Outgoing Student s Coordinator Ms. Irina Novikova e-mail: novikova.iv@dvfu.ru Educational programs available Available levels of classes Language of instruction Russian language proficiency requirements Number of course hours Subjects taught in the framework of the Russian language course ACADEMIC INFORMATION 1) Russian language course at FEFU Center for Russian language and culture (CRLC) 2) FEFU Standard-based educational programs at FEFU Schools Russian language course at CRLC Center for Russian language and culture, Aleutskaya St. 65, Vladivostok, city center Basic to advanced Russian Not lower than basic level (no beginners) 20 academic hours of Russian language/week Grammar Conversation Writing Reading Area-studies Video-course
Placement test at the beginning Yes of the program Final test Yes Certificate issued at the end of Official certificate, official academic transcript the program Length of the exchange period 1 semester or 1 year Academic calendar Fall 2014 Semester dates Arrival date August 27-28, 2014 Orientation date August 29, 2014 Course starts September 1 st, 2014 End of teaching Late December 2014 or late January 2015 FEFU Standard-based educational programs at FEFU Schools FEFU campus, 10-Ajax Str., Russky Island, Vladivostok Educational programs opened (taught in Russian) Undergraduate http://www.dvfu.ru/web/admissions/bachelor http://www.dvfu.ru/web/admissions/specialist (website in English): http://www.dvfu.ru/en/web/fefu/69 Educational programs opened (taught in English) Language of instruction Language proficiency requirements Length of the exchange period Course registration Minimum and maximum number of credits to be taken each semester Certificate issued at the end of the program Graduate Graduate only http://www.dvfu.ru/web/admissions/master http://www.dvfu.ru/en/web/fefu/70 Russian, English For educational programs in Russian TORFL level 1 For educational programs in English* TOEFL PBT 500 or IELTS 5.0 *except native speakers 1 semester or 1 year At the beginning of the semester upon arrival (no pre-arrival registration is available) Minimum 25 credits, maximum 35 credits (1 credit=35 academic hours of instruction) Official certificate, official academic transcript Academic calendar Fall 2014 Semester dates Arrival date August 27-28, 2014 Orientation date August 29, 2014 Semester starts Early September 2014 End of teaching Late December 2014 Exam period Late December 2014-January 2015 Winter holidays Late January 2015-early February 2015 (2 weeks) Number of students accepted from your university APPLICATION INFORMATION Please see the exchange agreement conditions and consult FEFU international office coordinator
Application documents Application deadline May 15 How to apply Available under http://www.dvfu.ru/en/web/fefu/exchange-students Applications are accepted only from the international offices of the sending universities. Please send us the full set of application documents of you students by courier express service before the deadline. We accept scanned copies of the documents sent by e-mail. In this case please regard that the original documents should be sent to us via post later or brought to the FEFU international office upon student s arrival. OFFICIAL INVITATION AND VISA INFORMATION Important documents for Copy of original signed passport valid for at least 6 months beyond stay. obtaining student s official Student s passport must have at least 1 clear blank visa page available invitation for the visa stamp(s) Official invitation is issued by The Russian Federal Migration Office Duration of issuing 30 to 90 days After the official invitation is FEFU will send you the original by mail together with FEFU letter of ready acceptance After receiving the official Student must apply for visa in the nearest Russian embassy or invitation consulate. Number of entries granted by Single entry the visa issued by Russian embassy or consulate in your country Period validity of the visa issued 90 days by Russian embassy or consulate in your country Visa extension Exchange students have to extend their visa upon arrival in Vladivostok. Please contact FEFU international office regarding the documents necessary for visa extension Recommended arrival dates and time Arrival form Free pick up service Pick up and orientation ARRIVAL INFORMATION August 27-28, 2014, from 9:00 to 18:00 Available under http://www.dvfu.ru/en/web/fefu/exchange-students Please fill in and send the arrival form to the FEFU incoming student s coordinator not later than 3 week before arrival. Arranged by FEFU at both arrival and departure dates. Please regard that no pick up service is available just during recommended arrival dates. International students will be picked up by FEFU volunteer on the place of arrival. FEFU volunteers provide international students with linguistic
support, necessary information about FEFU and Vladivostok life, help them by check in in the dormitory and by settling other necessary formalities. Type of accommodation available Booking of a room at the FEFU dormitory ACCOMODATION INFORMATION International dormitory FEFU guarantees to provide all participants of the exchange programs with a room at the international dormitory. No booking is necessary Accommodation for the participants of Russian language course at CRLC Name of the dormitory FEFU International dormitory Nr 1 Aleutskaya St. 65, Vladivostok, city center Charges Single room 11500 rubles/month Double room 6500 rubles/month Facilities in room Bed, writing desk, chair, table lamp, wardrobe, TV-set, phone, fridge, kitchen table and cupboard, shower and toilet, internet access bed linens provided for free of charge cleaning service Facilities in the dormitory Kitchen on the floor, laundry, recreation room, café on the 2 nd floor Closing time for dormitory 12 p.m. 6a.m. entrance Stationed staff at dormitory or alternative security system in Security staff at the main entrance 24 hours person on duty on each floor operation How do students usually take their meals, and how much does 1. Cafeteria in dormitory (about 350 rubles per day) 2. Students may cook by themselves it cost in average per day? Accommodation for the participants of FEFU Standard-based educational programs at FEFU Schools Name of the dormitory FEFU International dormitory, Bldg.9 FEFU campus, 10-Ajax Str., Building 9, Russky Island, Vladivostok Charges Double room only 2900 rubles/month Facilities in room bed, writing desk, chair, table lamp, wardrobe, fridge (for fee 250 rubles/month), shower and toilet, internet access bed linens provided for free of charge cleaning service Facilities in the dormitory Kitchens, laundry on the 1 st floor Stationed staff at dormitory or Security staff at the main entrance (24 hours) alternative security system in operation How do students usually take their meals, and how much does 1. Cafeterias on campus (about 350 rubles per day) 2. Students may cook by themselves it cost in average per day?
FEES AND EXPENSES Tuition fee Tuition fee is waived Accommodation fee See Accommodation information. Airport transfer (arrival and Free of charge departure) Medical insurance 1 year 3000 rubles 4 months 1350 rubles 1 month 750 rubles Visa extension 1500 rubles Additional expenses Meals About 350 rubles/day Cultural program Approx. 1500 rubles/semester (excursions, field trips, concerts) Learning materials 500 rubles/semester Travel expenses Depend on the country and the way of travelling HEALTH INSURANCE AND MEDICAL SERVICE Are international students Yes required to apply for National Russian health insurance? Are international exchange Yes students allowed to choose any National Russian Insurance Company in order to buy health insurance? Does FEFU cooperates with any Yes, FEFU cooperates with DALLESSTRAKCH company National Russian Insurance Company and provides help to the international students in applying for the health insurance? What expenses will be covered by Medical assistance in case of an accident or sudden illness DALLESSTRAKCH company? Medical transportation Dental emergency first aid (up to 150 USD) Cost of medicine prescribed by the doctor and some other expenses Cost of DALLESSTRACH health insurance 1 year 3000 rubles 4 month 1350 rubles 1 month 750 rubles