A deferment for master’s study depends on the education level, previous diplomas, study format and timing of enrolment. It cannot be determined from the programme name alone.
Core condition
Article 24 of the Russian law on military duty provides a deferment for full-time master’s students who do not hold a specialist or master’s diploma and enrolled in the master’s programme in the year they completed a bachelor’s programme.
What to check
- study format and programme accreditation;
- dates of bachelor’s completion and master’s enrolment;
- previous diplomas;
- information submitted for military records.
Eligibility is determined by the current law and personal documents.