Full name

All-Russian State Institute of Cinematography named after S.A.Gerasimov (VGIK)

Location

Moscow

Department belonging

State committee for cinematography of the Russian Federation (Goskino RF)

Address

Moscow 129226, Wilgelm Pick Str., 3 Tel.: +7 (095) 181 3868/2680 Fax: +7 (095) 187 7174

Established in

1919

Rector

Rector VGIK - Novikov Alexander Vasilievich Tel.: +7 (095) 181 3868 Fax: +7 (095) 187 7174

Coordinator for foreign   citizen's admission

Vice-Rector VGIK for International Affairs - Storchak Tatiana Nikolaevna Tel.: +7 (095) 181 1760 Fax: +7 (095) 181 7174 E-mail: VGIK@mail.cnt.ru

Fax

+ 7 (095) 187 7174

WWW-server

http://

Quantity of students

1157

Quantity of foreign students

110 per year

Faculties

Film Direction Photography Acting Screenwriting & Cinema Studies Art Direction Film Production Russian Language preparatory programme Additional education (courses, short time curricula)

Number of chairs

16

Documents required

A personal questionnaire, a school-leaving certificate with the list of the subjects and marks, a medical certificate, stating the absence of the contra-indication against studying in Russia, an AIDS test certificate, 12 colour photos (3x4 cm), a medical insurance policy and a letter of guarantee (or a ticket) for covering the travelling expenses to Russia and back to the home country.

Enrolment period

April 1st - June 1st

Specialities

050100 Acting (Actor for Cinema and Theatre) 050200 Film Directing (features, documentary, scientific-popular, instructive propaganda (commercial) films) 051500 Sound Directing 051700 Film & TV Photography 051600 Film Theory and History Studies 052600 Literary Work. Screenwriting. 051800 Fine Arts. Art Production (Set Design, Costumes and etc.) 051800 Computer Graphics and Animation 061100 Management of Production and Realisation of Audiovisual Products

Period of education

From 4 till 6 year, depending upon speciality

Terms

1: September 1st - January 3rd; 2: February 7th - May 21st

Entrance examinations: subjects, forms, including  test (Russian as Foreign language)

Presenting works - stories, scripts, photos, pictures, drawings (possible by mail), interview on chosen profession, exam on Russian in Moscow.

Period of entrance examinations

April 1st - July 29th (possible other agreements)

Expenses

Faculty Tuition 1 2 3 4 5 6 Film Direction 5000 4200 3800 3300 2500 18800 Photography 5000 4200 6100 3200 1000 19500 Acting 4000 3500 3000 3000 13500 Art Direction 4500 3500 3500 3500 3500 3000 21500 Animation 5000 4000 4400 4400 3800 21600 Screenwriting 3500 3500 3500 3500 3000 17000 Film Production 3500 3500 3000 2500 12500 Preparatory 3500 Short course postgraduate studies on individual to plan not less than 250$ per month Diploma Defending 300 $

Courses taught in other languages

Acting in English History of Art in Italian Aesthetics in French World Film History in English Russian Film History in English Philosophy in English History of Drama in French World Literature in French Computer Graphic and Animation in English

Additional department (subjects, duration, beginning, expenses)

Russian language classes, introductory course in general culture and in profession. Term - 10 months. Cost - 3500$US. Terms: September - January, February - June

Necessary documents about education and other documents

Diploma of High Education (Master of Arts)

State test (Russian as Foreign language)

Russian Language

Period of tests

September - November (possible agreements)

Specialities

170003 Film, TV & other Screen Arts 080005 Economics

Period of education

3 years (daytime), 4 (by correspondence)

Initial conditions (list of publications, essay, reprint)

A personal questionnaire, a copy of diploma, notarised and confirmed equality of foreign states documents to Russian Ministry of High Education with the list of the subject and marks, a medical certificate, stating the absence of the contra-indication against studying in Russia, an AIDS test certificate, 12 colour photos (3x4 cm), a medical insurance policy and a letter of guarantee (or a ticket) for covering the travelling expenses to Russia and back to the home country, a list of published works (if any), a written review (10-15 pages), offering an analysis of expected theme of further research (2 copies)

Cost of education

3500 $US (daytime), 3000 $US (by correspondence)

Additional department (subjects, dates, beginning of the study, cost)

Language, speciality (Film Studies), philosophy. Term - 1 year. Cost - 2000$US.

Period of teaching and quantity of foreign students in the institute

Starting from 1954 VGIK has prepared 1700 foreign specialists for 98 foreign countries.

Accommodation

Two dormitories (Student Hostel) has all facilities for living, including system of protection. The cost per month: 66$US for one bed in a two-bed room, 132 $US / 180 $US for a single room (small/big).

Sport, rest and medical insurance

Sport halls, rendered Swimming pools, medical nurse to render first assistance at the Institute, services in Policlinics, medical insurance to be paid by student.

The institute can offer foreign students:

Special audio and video material if ordered.

Additional information

VGIK is the first filmschool in the world. Training is performed by outstanding masters of Drama, Cinema and TV with using the methods, based on great traditions of Russian drama and cinema. While studying, students have a possibility to co-operate with students of other professions. Practically VGIK is training a film crew. VGIK has a professional Film Studio with 4 big pavilions and with all necessary facilities for shooting.