Moscow Institute of Psychoanalysis (MIP)

What Moscow Institute of Psychoanalysis (MIP) does

Moscow Institute of Psychoanalysis (MIP) is a private non-state higher education institution (НОЧУ ВО) founded in 1997 and headquartered at Kutuzovsky Prospekt 34 in Moscow, specializing in psychology and pedagogy across all degree levels — bachelor's, specialist, master's, and aspirantura — plus secondary vocational programs through МИП Колледж and a broad additional-education portfolio including the Moscow School of Practical Psychology, international coaching, and intensive courses via the Лекторий platform. The core technology is human-delivered psychoanalytic and psychodynamic therapy, including logotherapy (Viktor Frankl's meaning-centered approach), child developmental intervention, and family/couples therapy, supported by the InStudy distance-learning LMS (awarded Digital Peaks 2020) and the Точка Опоры (dotherapy.ru) online therapy brand. The Clinical Center, a wholly-owned subsidiary established in 2013 and operating daily 10:00–22:00, provides the practical-training backbone and a direct B2C clinical revenue stream at 6,000–25,000 RUB per initial consultation and from 5,000 RUB for follow-ups.

MIP is state-licensed (License No. Л035-00115-77/00096835, 2016) and state-accredited (Accreditation No. А007-00115-77/01367564, 2021), with faculty connected to the International Psychoanalytical Association (IPA) and a training partnership with the Tavistock Clinic (UK) in child and adolescent psychotherapy. The business model combines four recurring or transactional revenue streams: tuition (bachelor's through aspirantura), additional-education fees, per-session clinical services, and InStudy distance-learning subscriptions, all distributed primarily within Russia through the Moscow campus, the InStudy platform, the on-site Clinical Center, and a free psychological hotline. There is no parent company, no venture or private-equity investor, and no public ticker; ownership is founder/institutionally controlled as a non-commercial educational organization.

Name

Moscow Institute of Psychoanalysis (MIP)

Legal name

НОЧУ ВО «Московский институт психоанализа»

Website

https://inpsycho.ru

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Moscow Institute of Psychoanalysis (MIP) is a state-accredited private Russian higher-education institution, founded 1997, that delivers psychology and pedagogy degree programs and additional education, supported by the InStudy distance-learning platform and an on-site Clinical Center offering paid psychotherapy services to individuals and families.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education - Psychology

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists (621112)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Outpatient Mental Health & Counseling Clinics (HLAFABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mental Health Counseling & Psychotherapy Services (EDALAFAB), School Psychology Services & Psychoeducational Support (EDAKAMAC)

Keywords

• Psychology higher education
• Psychoanalytic training programs
• Clinical psychology services
• Continuing professional education
• Psychotherapy consultations

Headquarters

HQ city

Moscow

HQ country

Russia

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tuition Fees - Higher Education: Revenue from undergraduate, graduate, specialist, and postgraduate programs in psychology and pedagogy. Programs include bachelor's, master's, specialist degree, and doctoral (aspirantura) tracks.
2. Additional Education Programs: Revenue from supplementary professional education including international coaching, Moscow School of Practical Psychology, intensive courses, and professional development programs.
3. Clinical Psychological Services: Fees from individual therapy sessions, family counseling, child psychological services, and specialist consultations at the Clinical Center. Services priced from 6,000 to 25,000 RUB for initial consultations.
4. Distance Learning Platform (InStudy): Revenue from the InStudy online learning platform providing distance education services, awarded Digital Peaks 2020 for best distance learning solution.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Moscow Institute of Psychoanalysis is a private non-state higher education institution that delivers higher education (bachelor's, specialist, master's, aspirantura/doctoral), secondary vocational education (MIP College), and additional professional education in psychology and pedagogy. The institute runs an integrated Clinical Center offering individual psychoanalytic psychotherapy, family/couples counseling, child developmental services, logotherapy, and clinical diagnostics. Distance learning is delivered via the InStudy online platform, and the Точка Опоры sub-brand provides online psychotherapy services.

Product overview

Moscow Institute of Psychoanalysis (MIP) operates as a unified higher education institution with multiple integrated sub-brands and services. The core offering includes higher and additional education in psychology and pedagogy (бакалавриат, магистратура, специалитет, аспирантура, МИП Колледж). Supporting this are specialized sub-brands: the Clinical Center (Клинический центр психического развития) for psychological counseling and psychotherapy services; InStudy for distance learning; Лекторий for intensive courses; Горячая линия for free psychological hotline support; and Точка Опоры for online psychotherapy. Additional specialized departments include the Faculty of Life Sciences and Department of Cultural Studies. Together these form an ecosystem covering education, clinical practice, and psychological support services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• InStudy: Distance learning platform developed by the institute for online education
• Точка Опоры
• Клинический центр Московского института психоанализа
• Школа REформа.LIFE
• Московская школа практической психологии

Products and services

• Higher Education Programs in Psychology and Pedagogy State-accredited higher education degree programs covering bachelor's, specialist, master's, and aspirantura/doctoral tracks in psychology, psychoanalysis, and pedagogy for prospective students in Russia.
• MIP College (МИП Колледж) — Secondary Vocational Education

Quantifiable outcome

• State accreditation for all educational programs
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor and strategic.

• Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian FederationcoreOthersMIP operates under state oversight and regulation by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation. The institute holds state accreditation and operates in compliance with federal educational standards.
• InterfaxminorOthersMIP participates in annual Interfax university rankings, which assess Russian higher education institutions across multiple metrics.
• RAEXminorOthersMIP is included in RAEX ranking of best Russian universities, demonstrating institutional quality and reputation.
• International Psychoanalytical Association (IPA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMany MIP faculty members and Clinical Center specialists hold IPA certification or candidacy status. The institute maintains connections with international psychoanalytic standards and practices through IPA-affiliated professionals.
• Tavistock Clinic (UK)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint training programs in child and adolescent psychotherapy using the Tavistock Model, bringing UK psychoanalytic approaches to Russian education.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Skillbox: Major Russian online education platform with psychology courses among many other subjects. Provides more affordable, scalable alternatives to MIP's traditional higher education programs, particularly for working professionals seeking career pivots.
• Zigmund.Online: Russian online therapy platform connecting clients with licensed psychologists. Competes with MIP's Clinical Center and Точка Опоры brand in delivering accessible mental health services to Russian consumers through digital channels.
• Netology: Leading Russian online education platform with courses in psychology among many other disciplines. An emerging player offering more accessible and affordable psychology content versus MIP's premium in-person programs and online professional tracks.
• YouTalk: Russian online psychological counseling service offering individual therapy sessions. Comparable in clinical service delivery to MIP's Clinical Center and MIP's Точка Опоры online therapy brand, but operates in a more scalable digital-first model.

Direct peers

• Institute of Practice-oriented Psychology (IPP): Russian private psychology institution offering practical training programs in psychology and psychotherapy. Direct competitor in the Moscow market for psychology professional education and continuing education.
• Tavistock and Portman NHS Foundation Trust: UK institution offering postgraduate training in psychotherapy, child psychotherapy (Tavistock model), and mental health studies. An active MIP partner for child/adolescent psychotherapy training and a peer in psychoanalytic professional education.
• Moscow State University of Psychology and Education (MGPPU): Russia's primary state university dedicated to psychology and education, offering bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs in psychology. The most direct competitor to MIP in the Russian psychology higher education market with overlapping curriculum and similar target students.
• International Psychoanalytic University (IPU Berlin): Germany's first private university exclusively focused on psychoanalysis, offering state-accredited bachelor's and master's programs. The most direct international peer in psychoanalytic higher education with similar mission and curriculum focus.

Broad incumbents

• Saint Petersburg State University: One of Russia's oldest and largest universities with a psychology department offering comprehensive programs. A broad incumbent in higher education with deep historical roots and strong brand competing for psychology students nationally.
• Higher School of Economics (HSE University): Major Russian research university with a psychology faculty offering bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs. A broader incumbent with stronger research brand but less psychoanalytic specialization than MIP; competes for top psychology students.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC
• Instagraminstagram.com/clinic.inpsycho
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/inpsycho

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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