Russian Institute of Theatre Arts (GITIS) : Rankings, Fees & Courses Details

About Russian Institute of Theatre Arts (GITIS)

The Russian Institute of Theatre Arts (GITIS) is located in Moscow.

Established in 1878, GITIS is the largest and oldest art school in Russia. The main strength of the institute is its tradition. GITIS is an institution for professional education developing such disciplines as Acting, Set design, Directing, Musical theatre, Ballet-master, Variety Theatre, Theatre History and Criticism, Theatre Management and production.

With two of GITIS campuses and Student theatre located in the historic city center, famous theatre houses – Bolshoi Theatre, Moscow Art Theatre, Vakhtangov theatre as well as Tchaikovsky Conservatory – foreign students really become a part of the great Moscow’s art life.

All programs are taught in Russian, but students are offered Russian language courses. For entrance exams, more attention is paid to the talent of foreign applicants and not their skills in Russian. The school is proposing summer and winter master classes and schools in English and Chinese.

About Russian Institute of Theatre Arts (GITIS)

The Russian Institute of Theatre Arts (GITIS) is located in Moscow.

Established in 1878, GITIS is the largest and oldest art school in Russia. The main strength of the institute is its tradition. GITIS is an institution for professional education developing such disciplines as Acting, Set design, Directing, Musical theatre, Ballet-master, Variety Theatre, Theatre History and Criticism, Theatre Management and production.

With two of GITIS campuses and Student theatre located in the historic city center, famous theatre houses – Bolshoi Theatre, Moscow Art Theatre, Vakhtangov theatre as well as Tchaikovsky Conservatory – foreign students really become a part of the great Moscow’s art life.

All programs are taught in Russian, but students are offered Russian language courses. For entrance exams, more attention is paid to the talent of foreign applicants and not their skills in Russian. The school is proposing summer and winter master classes and schools in English and Chinese.

Available programs

Bachelor UG

GITIS offers over 17 undergraduate programs covering more than 50 subjects in Ballet Master Art, Ballet Pedagogy, History and Theory of Theatre and Criticism, Performance Art Producer. Training for each subject is 4-5 years.

GITIS has Specialist Degree in the following courses: Dramatic Theatre and Cinema Actor, Musical Theatre Actor, Variety Theatre Actor, Drama Director, Musical Theatre Director, Circus Director, Variety Theatre Director, Puppet Theatre Director, Theatre Designer, Theatre Costume Designer, Puppet Theatre Designer, Sound Engineering, Performance Art Produce. Training for these subjects is 4 or 5 years.

Documentation for prospective students in Acting, Directing, Musical Theater and Variety Theater will only be provided following a successful audition.

The copy of the documents should be sent to the International Department of GITIS ([email protected]).

Tuition at GITIS at undergraduate level is US$10,000 per year. International students can receive Russian funding provided by Rossotrudnichestvo and the Russian Ministry of Education.

International students apply for an undergraduate course by e-mail: [email protected].

Acting (9)

Acting Summer Online Course

Dramatic Theatre and Cinema Actor

Musical Theatre Actor

Ballet - Master (9)

Ballet Master Art

Ballet Pedagogy

Directing and Acting of the Musical Theatre (9)

Circus Director

Musical Theatre Director

Directing of the Dramatic Theatre (9)

Drama Director

Producing (9)

Performance Art Producer

Production and Management of the Performing Arts (9)

Sound Engineering of Cultural and Artistic Performances

Saund Drama (9)

Variety Theatre Actor

Variety Theatre Director

Set Design (9)

Puppet Theatre Designer

Puppet Theatre Director

Theatre Costume Designer

Theatre Designer

Theatre History and Criticism (9)

History and Theory of Theatre and Criticism

Tuition fee and scholarships

Scholarships

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Rankings & ratings

RANKINGS

Russian Institute of Theatre Arts (GITIS) is one of the top public universities in Moscow, Russia. It is ranked #51-100 in QS WUR Ranking By Subject 2024.