International Students

The NUM welcomes inquiries regarding admission from students of all countries. The Office for International Affairs (OIA) is the focal point of contact for international students and provides ongoing support in their adjustment to living in Ulaanbaatar and studying at the National University of Mongolia. It can advise you on all matters relating to application, admission, fees, immigration, arrival service, medical insurance and health service.

The staffs of the Office speak English and Russian and if needed, are able to assist you in your own language.

Applying to the NUM

A student desiring to study at the University has to send the following documents to the Office for International Affairs three months prior to intake:

• A completed application form;
• A completed medical form including HIV/AIDS test;
• A copy of passport (a front page containing information such as full name, date of issuance and expiration, citizenship and date of birth, etc);
• A copy of diploma or certificate from previous study;
• Three photos /4x5cm/
• Application and invitation fees $25 (non refundable)
  Note: If you send money order or cheque add $USD fee for bank deduction.
• Travel /Medical/ Life insurance
  

International students should send above-mentioned documents to the Office for International Affairs at the following address:

Office for International Affairs, National University of Mongolia

P.O.Box 46a-523, 210159

Ikh surguuliin Gudamj 1, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

Tel/Fax: 976-11-320159

Email: int_rel@num.edu.mn

Upon receipt of all documents the OIA staff will send an invitation through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia to the Mongolian Embassy or Consulate in your country or nearest country. International students should enter the country with ‘S’ category visa.

All international students must register at the Immigration Department upon arrival within one week.

Facilities and Services

Airport pick-up

As part of the service, the OIA can arrange pick-up at the ‘Chinggis Khan’ International Airport and transport you to tour accommodation. This service is free of charge to new students and must be booked in advance of your date of arrival.

Housing

For many students finding suitable accommodation is an important concern. The OIA provides advice on issues relating to the student dormitory and renting / sharing private flats. Student dormitories are available at request; however the dormitory for foreign students has limited number of rooms. Earlier booking is advised. If you need accommodation assistance, it is our pleasure to serve you.

Health Service and Insurance

All students must be thoroughly examined before they arrive in Mongolia. The medical form must be completed by the medical doctor.

The minimum fee for medical insurance is $5 a year or 6000 tugrics (local currency). Students with the medical insurance can have free emergency service, medical check up and treatment at district hospitals and if necessary, diagnosis and treatment at specialized hospitals of Mongolia such as Central University Hospital. Private hospitals and health centers and dental clinics charge fees. The medical insurance does not cover purchase of medicine.

The NUM has a Health Center, which provides free medical service to all students except dentistry. It is open from Monday though Friday at 09.00-18.00

Library and Computer Service

The University combines strength in its depth, breadth and overall size of its traditional library collections. The NUM library is the second biggest library (after the State Library of Mongolia) in the nations with the collection of more than 300000 volumes. It serves over 1000 staffs and 10000 students of the University, as well as general public. The Central Library is located in the Building 2, room No 179/156/286/351.

There are 12 learning resource centers and highly specialized small library units at each faculty and school.  

Financial Information 
(As of January 2006)

Below is an estimate of the costs for your education including both educational and living expenses calculated on the basis of 10 month study at the NUM.

Non-refundable two-month tuition deposit ($400) should be paid in advance. Tuition fees do not cover books and other training materials required in each programme. 

Approximate rentals for accommodation outside the university dormitory are as follows:

• Unfurnished single-room flat: $ 200-250 a month; 
• Furnished single-room flat $ 300-350;
• Unfurnished two-room flat $ 400-800;
• Furnished two-room flat $250-300 a month; and 
• Home stay $ 200-300 a month (breakfast not included).

These rentals do not include telephone & electricity charges.

International Faculty Members

Researcher and professors are invited to the University through a number of ways:

• Bilateral Government agreements;
• International institutions such as DAAD, DFG, Japan Foundation, KOICA, JICA, AusAID, Full bright and TICA;
• Non-governmental institutions such as English Language Institute, Soros Foundation, Peace Corps and VSO; and
• Private applications.

In case of applying through organizations, the procedure of the particular institution applies. However, the National University of Mongolia may express its interests to invite guests /visiting scholars through such organizations or on the basis of agreement of cooperation with a foreign university/ institution.

If a researcher or professor would like to work or conduct research in a particular faculty/school of the University on a private basis, s/he needs to follow the steps and procedures below:

Step 1: Contact the Office of International Affairs (OIA) to inquire;
Step 2: Everyone applying for a long-time academic employment must apply for “HG” visa. In order to do so, s/he must send the following documents to OIA:

• A copy of passport with date on ID No, full name, DOB, dates of issuance and expiration and sex;
• A copy of certificate/diploma of education (with translation into English, Russian, or Mongolian);
• Four passport size photos;
• Complete medical form including HIV test;
• Research and teaching plan;
• CV; and
• Fee for invitation: U$20.

Once we obtain above documents, an official letter of invitation will be sent to you through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Mongolia to the Mongolian Embassy or Consulate in your country or the nearest country.

Step 3: Upon arrival, the guest lecturer should see the Office for International Affairs in change of researchers and visiting professors. It is important to know that those who are planning to stay over 30days are required to register within a week upon arrival at the Office of Immigration, Naturalization and Foreign Citizens in Ulaanbaatar.