For the development of the international economy, an important factor is the mobility of young people, as well as providing them with educational opportunities and good work in any country. It is generally accepted that secondary or higher education acquired abroad provides fundamental training and high-quality knowledge, which means huge prospects for career growth and professional realization in any country in the world. One of them is the Russian Federation.
In the Russian Federation, documents on education (secondary or higher), on conferring the academic title received abroad, are subject to mandatory recognition, as well as the establishment of their equivalence. How to get a diploma confirmation in Russia?
Nostrification
The process of recognition of foreign educational documents, as well as the establishment of their equivalence, including recognition of diplomas, confirmation of grades and scientific degrees, is called nostrification.
Confirmation of a foreign diploma in Russia is a prerequisite for continuing studies and obtaining decent work in the Russian Federation. Under international agreements, Russia maintains close cooperation with many countries of the world in the field of recognition of professional qualifications and confirmation of diplomas. Many states have agreements that unify educational documents and simplify the process of nostrification of academic documents. Foreign citizens also have the opportunity to confirm their level of education in Russia.
Nostrification of academic documents provides an opportunity for young people who have completed their studies or are students to study in another state. The confirmation of foreign diplomas or certificates makes them official in Russia and means that they receive the same (or equivalent) academic and professional status as in the territory of the state that issued them.
If you want to get a job in a specialty in another state, you need to study the features of nostrification of existing education documents and go through the procedure established by law.
Where to go?
Confirmation of a diploma of a foreign state in Russia can be obtained by contacting the Glaveksperttsentr Federal State Institution.
- Address: st. Ordzhonikidze, 11/9, of. 13.
- Hours: Mon - Thursday, 9:00 - 18:00.
- Fri: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
- Per. for lunch: 13: 00-14: 00).
- Tel .: +7 (495) 649-80-72.
How to serve?
It is possible to submit documents by oneself or through relatives (acquaintances) living or planning to come to Moscow, having previously issued a power of attorney for them. Documents are also sent by mail. You can also use the courier service.
- From the territory of Russia you should send documents by address: ul. Ordzhonikidze, 11/9, of. 13. Moscow, 115419. Glaveksperttsentr, Federal State Budgetary Institution.
- From the CIS countries: ul. Ordjonikidze, 11/9, of. 13., Moskva, Russia, Glavekspertcentr, zip 115419.
- From other countries: Ordjonikidze str., 11/9, of 13, Glavexpertcentr, Moscow, Russia, 115419.
- The official source of information in the Russian Federation regarding the recognition of foreign education (qualifications) is a resource of the National Information Center.
Directions of nostrification
Confirmation of a diploma in Russia is carried out in two main areas:
- academic recognition, giving the holder of a foreign diploma (certificate, document on awarding a degree) the right to continue his studies in the Russian Federation;
- professional recognition, providing the applicant with the opportunity to work in the Russian Federation.
Criteria
Confirmation of a diploma of higher education in Russia is based on certain criteria:
- curriculum content;
- number of training hours;
- load, etc.
Their list is set forth by international treaties of the Russian Federation and other states, as well as regulatory documents.
Do not need nostrification
Rosobrnadzor annually publishes information letters with a list of states that have concluded mutual agreements with the Russian Federation on the recognition of educational documents. For example, there is no need to confirm the diploma in Russia for people who have received education: in Vietnam, Hungary, Romania, France (on the assignment of academic degrees), Turkey, the Czech Republic, Ukraine, Belarus, Syria (on higher education), China, Cuba, Spain , Armenia, Finland, etc.
Confirmation of a diploma in Russia: stages
Nostrification takes place in several stages.
- A package of documents is being prepared.
- In the country that issued the document, an apostille is placed.
- An application is submitted (in person, by mail or by post).
- State duty paid. Its size is set by the tax codec of the Russian Federation within 4 thousand rubles.
- Pending application review. Each case is unique, but in the presence of a complete and correctly assembled package of documents, the waiting process usually takes no more than 4 months.
- Certificates of recognition of a diploma are obtained in person or by mail.
Confirmation of a foreign diploma in Russia: a package of documents
- Statement.
- A document that certifies the identity of the applicant (copy).
- Apostille legalized originals of educational documents received in foreign educational institutions.
- Translations of foreign educational documents notarized by a Russian or foreign notary (subject to the existence of a mutual assistance agreement between the notary and the Russian Federation).
- Power of attorney (when submitting documents through the intermediary of a proxy).
- Surname change document - if necessary (copy).
- Document of previous education - if available (copy).
- Confirmation of payment of state duty.
Apostille
Confirmation of a foreign diploma in Russia requires an apostille. Apostille is a special stamp that certifies the status of the person who signed the diploma, the authenticity of his signature and the existing seal holding it. Apostille is placed on the original document (on education) at the Ministry of Education.
According to the decree of the Government of the Russian Federation, apostille affixing on official Russian documents on education is carried out in the Ministry of Education by representatives of the special Service for the confirmation of educational documents.
- Address: st. Shabolovka, 33/114, Moscow, 113162.
- Tel./fax: 236-50-67.
To put an apostille on a document on education, academic degree or rank, the applicant (or an authorized representative) must show proof of payment of the state duty. For affixing an apostille, the state duty on each document is 1,500 rubles.
Without additional legalization, documents with an apostille affixed to them in the territory of the countries participating in the Hague Convention are valid.
Diplomas of foreign private universities
The form of organization of the institution where the education was received does not matter. But for successful nostrification, the issued document must be of state standard. At the time of its issuance, the university must have a valid license and state accreditation of the educational program.
Soviet diplomas
Many who wish to receive additional higher education in Russia are interested in the question: is there a need for recognition (confirmation) of a diploma issued in the USSR before its collapse by a university in one of the republics? Such recognition is not required if the diploma is issued before 05/15/1992.
Nostrification of a medical education document: where to go?
Confirmation of a medical diploma in Russia provides an opportunity to get a decent job. The nostrification procedure is quite simple. If necessary, to obtain confirmation of the diploma of a medical assistant in Russia, a doctor or a nurse, you should contact Roszdravnadzor for all questions. The applicant’s documents will be handled by the Department for admission to medical activities of persons who have received medical (or pharmaceutical) education at universities in other countries.Specialists of the department will help people who want to confirm a doctor’s diploma in Russia (medical assistant or nurse) get the necessary information.
- Address: Moscow, 109074, Slavyanskaya Square, 4/1.
- Opening hours: weekdays, 10:00 - 16:00. Per. for lunch: 13:00 - 14:00.
- Tel .: 499 - 578-01-49, 499 - 578-01-61.
Required documents
- Statement.
- Identification document (passport) (copy).
- A document confirming the change of full name, if they were changed (copy).
- Certificate of education (copy) with the application.
- Documents on postgraduate education: internship, residency, professional retraining (copy).
- academic reference or postgraduate program (copy).
- A document containing data on previous work by profession: a work book, or a replacement document (copy).
- Photo: in quantity - 2 pcs., Size: 4x5, matte, black and white, without corner.
- The data of the outgoing letter of Rosobrnadzor on the establishment of equivalence of the diploma.
Copies of documents must be translated into Russian and certified in the prescribed manner.
How can I deliver documents?
- By mail, using the express delivery service (or courier). Address: Slavyanskaya Square, 4/1. Moscow, 109074.
- Personally, by the applicant or his representative in accordance with a power of attorney certified in the established manner. Adr.: Slavyanskaya square, 4/1, office 211., Moscow. Reception time: Mon - Thursday, 10:00 - 17:00 hours; Fri. 10: 00-16: 00. Per. for lunch: 13:00 - 14:00.
- Through the Unified portal of public services on the Internet with the subsequent provision of notarized copies of documents to Roszdravnadzor.
The process of nostrification of a medical degree
Roszdravnadzor, having received a statement from a person applying for confirmation of a nurse’s diploma in Russia (medical assistant or doctor), as well as the right to engage in medical (or pharmaceutical) activities in the Russian Federation, considers documents for 30 days. The results of consideration of the application will be sent to the address indicated in the application.
In addition, he decides on the need for a special exam for such persons. Exams are held at the educational institution by standing committees. After the applicant passes the exam, the territorial body of Roszdravnadzor issues him a specialist certificate, which gives him the right to engage in medical and pharmaceutical activities in his specialty in Russia.
US Certification
Everyone who wants to constantly live and work in the United States should think about the procedure for nostrification of a document on education. American employers do not recognize Russian diplomas. A Russian diploma will not allow you to get a decent job. Naturally, there are options that do not provide for nostrification. This is basically a low-paid job or entry-level work in a particular profession.
What actions to take?
Confirmation of a diploma of education in Russia for the United States requires certain actions.
- To begin with, you should find out in the university where the education was received, the status of the received Russian diploma. Some Russian universities provide European diplomas. It will be easier to bring such documents to American standards.
- You should learn about the requirements in the United States for work in the chosen specialty, as well as what are the requirements for the diploma.
- The most difficult option is the nostrification of a diploma in legal or medical education. The profession of a physician and lawyer in the United States has increased requirements. In addition, you need to have a certain number of hours of practice. In any case, additional training is required.
- Such specialties as a designer, journalist, art historian usually allow a young specialist to start building a career without additional training.
- The requirements in different companies for the diploma of one specialty may differ. Details are required directly from potential employers.
- Nostrification of a diploma conducted by specialized agencies. Therefore, it is worthwhile to clarify in the company of interest to the applicant, from which particular agencies she accepts documents.Document verification firms for each specialty must have the appropriate authority.
- Having decided on the agency, you can send a copy of your diploma there. The document on education is evaluated by a special standing commission, after which an American analogue is created that corresponds to the level of a Russian diploma.
- There are frequent cases when during the process of nostrification a decrease in the degree of a document takes place. For example, a Russian master’s diploma in the USA corresponds to a bachelor’s diploma. To achieve the required level of a document on education, special training courses should be taken.
