Russian universities have published competitive lists of applicants for state-funded places, setting crucial deadlines for enrollment agreement submissions. Understanding these lists and deadlines is essential for applicants seeking state-funded spots. The deadline for quota applicants is August 1, while the general competition deadline is August 5.
Competitive lists rank applicants for specific programs based on ЕГЭ scores and other criteria. These lists are published on university websites and include applicants who exceeded the minimum score and were admitted to the competition. Universities maintain parallel competitions for different categories, including general competition, targeted quota, special quota, separate quota, and those admitted without entrance exams. Each category has a separate list.
Rankings are determined by total score, subject matter priority, preferential enrollment rights, admission priority, and the presence of a submitted enrollment agreement. Key indicators to track on the lists are ОВП (OVP) – Main Higher Priority, indicating an applicant without an agreement who may be enrolled if enough places are available – and ВПП (VPP) – Higher Passing Priority, denoting an applicant who has submitted an agreement and is currently passing. Note that VPP status is not a guarantee of enrollment.
To navigate the competitive lists, find your name or unique number, note the number of state-funded places, and check your ranking. Monitor the VPP and OVP statuses of those above you and track daily changes as applicants submit or withdraw agreements. A competitive list should include the applicant’s unique code, ЕГЭ scores, preferential rights, admission priority, agreement status, OVP and VPP statuses, and relevant information for targeted students and those with training agreements.
Key dates for 2025 include the July 25 document acceptance deadline, the July 27 publication of competitive lists, the August 1 deadline for priority enrollment agreements, August 2-3 for priority enrollment orders, the August 5 deadline for general competition agreements, and August 6-7 for general competition enrollment orders. Agreements must be submitted with a copy of the certificate or diploma in person, by proxy, by mail, or through the “Gosuslugi” portal. Submitting an agreement commits you to one university, which can be changed by withdrawing the agreement before the deadline.
To maximize your chances of admission, focus on VPP, the number of agreements, and remaining places, rather than solely on your ranking. Monitor lists daily, verify score accuracy, determine available places after the priority wave, and contact admission committees for advice. Only submit an agreement if you are confident in your chances, and withdraw it in advance if you change your mind. Enrollment is official after the order is issued, and refusing a place is a complicated process.