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International Student Department

You Have Arrived at TPU: Next Steps

Welcome to Tomsk Polytechnic University! We have prepared a step-by-step guide to make your settling-in process in Tomsk quick and smooth.

Important: A staff member from the International Student Department will accompany you through all key stages (registration, medical examinations, fingerprinting, and other procedures).

We will help you find your way around and fill out all necessary documents correctly.

Mandatory Actions on the Day of Arrival

  • Migration Registration: Visit the TPU Main Building (30 Lenina Avenue), Office 332. Bring your passport and migration card.
  • Campus Pass Issuance: Get your student pass at the Pass Office (39 Vershinina Street) to access university buildings and dormitories.

Medical Examination and Fingerprinting (Within 90 Days)

According to Federal Law No. 274-FZ dated July 1, 2021, all foreign citizens entering the Russian Federation for more than 90 days must undergo a medical examination and mandatory state fingerprint registration.

  • Medical Examination: Take this examination at the TPU Sanatorium (13 Usova Street). It is open only on Thursdays from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
  • Fingerprinting: Visit Building 8 (Office 330) one week after your medical examination. The staff will schedule your fingerprinting appointment. You will receive your "Green Card" after completing this procedure.
    Note: The "Green Card" is an official plastic card confirming that you have successfully completed your mandatory fingerprint registration.

Mobile Services and Bank Cards

To use local mobile networks and banking services, you will need a SNILS (Individual Insurance Account Number) and a verified account on the "Gosuslugi" (State Services) portal.

The step-by-step procedure is as follows:

  • Notarized Passport Translation: Obtain an official, notarized Russian translation of your passport.
  • Get a SNILS: Visit the Social Fund of the Russian Federation (48 Kirova Avenue). Services are provided on a walk-in (first-come, first-served) basis, so no prior appointment is required.
    Required documents: Your passport with its notarized translation, your migration registration, and your migration card.
  • Register on Gosuslugi: Complete your registration at the MFC (Multifunctional Center "My Documents") located at 74 Tverskaya Street.
    Important: You must book an appointment before visiting the MFC. Phone booking: 8 (3822) 602-999 or 8-800-350-08-50 (toll-free within Russia). Online booking: Visit the official md.tomsk.ru website and go to the "Предварительная запись" (Prior Appointment) section.
  • Biometric Registration: Before purchasing a SIM card, you must register your biometric data at a bank branch. Without this step, mobile and communication service options for foreign citizens may be heavily restricted.
  • Account Activation: Once you have completed all the steps listed above, you will be able to successfully obtain your SIM card and open a bank card at any Russian financial institution.

Visa Extension

Your initial entry visa is a single-entry visa valid for 90 days. You must convert it into a multiple-entry visa to remain in Russia for the entire duration of your academic program.
Deadlines & Location: You must submit your documents 1.5 months prior to your current visa's expiration date to Office 332 (Main Building).

Required Documents for Visa Extension:

  • Original Documents: Your passport, migration card, and migration registration document.
  • Academic Proof: A copy of your study agreement and an enrollment certificate (obtain these from Office 333/1).
  • Photo: 1 matte photograph (size 3x4 cm).
  • Fingerprint ID: Your "Green Card" (issued after completing the biometric fingerprint registration).
  • Payment: A receipt confirming payment of the state visa fee (1,920 RUB).

Payment Details

 

Государственная пошлина за выдачу либо продление срока действия иностранному гражданину или лицу без гражданства, временно пребывающему в Российскую Федерацию визы для многократного пересечения Государственной Границы Российской Федерации – 1920  руб. 

КОД БЮДЖЕТНОЙ КЛАССИФИКАЦИИ: 188 1 08 06000 01 0011 110 

ИНН  701 801 6237 

КПП 701 701 001 

УФК по Томской области (УМВД России по Томской области) 

л/сч.  04651140380 

Номер счета получателя (казначейский счет) 03100643000000016500 

Номер счета банка (единый казначейский счет) 40102810245370000058 

БИК ТОФК  016902004 

Код ОКТМО (г. Томск) 69 701 000

 
Payment Details (download)

Financial Expenses for International Students at TPU

CategoryCost (RUB)Notes
Medical Insurance5,000Valid for one year
Medical Examination4,500Required for the fingerprinting procedure
Fingerprinting1,200Application processing fee
Passport Translation1,500Includes official notarization
Includes official notarization1,920For multi-entry visa extension
Chest X-ray (Fluorography)400 Mandatory for dormitory check-in
General Practitioner Certificate100 Required for dormitory check-in
TOTAL One-Time Cost:~14,620 RUB

Estimated budget for one month of living in Tomsk.

CategoryExpenses (RUB)Notes
Dormitory1,800 – 3,000Depends on the room type 
Food & Groceries12,000 – 15,000Supermarkets ("Yarche", "Magnit") and university canteens
Transportation2,000 – 2,500Bus (38-40 RUB), Tram/Trolleybus (36 RUB)
Mobile & Internet600 – 1,000Mobile data plan and Wi-Fi
Leisure & Other expenses3,000 – 5,000Cinema, museums, cafes, and household essentials
TOTAL Per Month:19,400 – 26,500 RUB