GITIS overview

The RUSSIAN ACADEMY OF THEATRE ARTS (GITIS) is the oldest and largest theatre school in Russia. It was founded in 1878. Now GITIS is a unique theatre academy which trains students for all professions in the theatrical arts and at the same time provides a traditional university education in the arts and the humanities. Some 1500 students, qualification-advancement students and post-graduate students from Russia and other countries study here annually. There are 8 faculties at the Russian Academy of Theatre Arts (GITIS). At each faculty there are department(s) corresponding to the specialization of students' training. Besides, there are 9 inter-faculty departments to provide students with all-round education in the theatrical arts and the humanities.

Upon a completion of the full-time GRADUATE COURSE at a chosen faculty the student receives a diploma of the higher education at Russian Academy of Theatre Arts (GITIS) with a Magister's qualification in the applicable specialty in the Arts. The main building of GITIS is located in the historical place of Moscow and as soon as you enter the gates you will feel the spirit of all famous people - former students. It has beautiful halls, sophisticated restaurant and is surrounded by a small park.