The Lomonosov Moscow State University and the University of Primorska (Koper) launched the international joint educational program "Economics and finance" with the education in English in 2017. The graduate receives two diplomas by direction "Economics" – from the University of Primorska (belongs to the European Higher Education Area) and from the Lomonosov Moscow State University. While training on this program, future masters will also get acquainted with practical activities of the European and Russian enterprises.

During the first year, students study at the University of Primorska, in Koper, an ancient city rich in historical artifacts located on the Adriatic Sea, and for the second year, students study at the Lomonosov Moscow State University in Moscow.

The program is a first step towards the implementation of the provisions of Memorandum of understanding on establishment of the Branch of the Lomonosov Moscow State University in the Republic of Slovenia signed in February 2017 in the frames of official visit of President of Slovenia Borut Pahor. The signing of an Agreement on the establishment of scientific and educational Center of MSU "Lomonosov" at the University of Primorska in November 2016 was also the impetus for the establishment of a joint Russian-Slovenian educational program.

The aim of joint master program "Economics and finance" is to use the best educational resources of the two universities (curricula, teaching materials, teaching staff, etc.) in order to prepare highly qualified cadre with fundamental knowledge in the sphere of economics and finance, high level of proficiency in the foreign language, experience and skills to conduct of business in Russia, Slovenia and the other European countries.

Association of scientific and educational potentials of Slovenia and Russia, engaging the business communities of both countries and their neighboring states, could play an important role in strengthening of international relations, the spread of cultural, scientific approaches and educational standards of the Russian Federation in the countries of Central-Eastern and South-Eastern Europe.

Implementation of the international joint educational program is carried out in accordance with the educational standard established by the Lomonosov Moscow State University for Master's degree programmes in "Economics" and the educational standard of the University of Primorska, Slovenia. The best professors of two Universities are involved in the implementation of the program. This is a full-time Master's degree program taught in English, with total of 120 credits.

Admission Exams:

• English Language (test in the MSE MSU ) or TOEFL (IBT min 80) / IELTS (min 6.0) / CAE / BEC Higher/ BEC Vantage
• Economics (test in the MSE MSU) or GMAT (min 475) / GRE(min 130/ 615

Documents:

• Passport, copy of passport;
• Diploma and transcript (the original and copy);
• 6 photos 3×4 см;
• Application to the name of the Rector

Tuition Fee:
The tuition fee for 2019/2020 intake was 480,000 Russian rubles per year (~ 7,000 USD per year, or ~ 6300 EUR per year). Tuition to be paid at the beginning of each semester.