International applicants can enrol in bachelor’s, specialist, master’s and postgraduate programmes.
Russian universities teach in Russian. You can improve your language skills by completing a Russian-language programme at a preparatory faculty.
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Prepare the following documents:
Documents issued outside Russia must be translated into Russian, and the translation must be notarised.
Education documents must undergo recognition and legalisation.
For bachelor’s, specialist and basic higher education programmes, you may apply to up to five universities and choose up to five fields of study at each.
There is no limit on the number of universities or fields of study for specialised higher education, master’s or postgraduate programmes.
Applicants must complete entrance examinations before enrolling at a university.
Unified State Exam results may be submitted as entrance examination results. They remain valid for the previous five years, except for basic-level mathematics.
If you do not have valid Unified State Exam results in the required subjects, you may take examinations organised by the university. Check the dates, subjects and format with your chosen university in advance.
Centralised Testing or Centralised Exam results may be used when corresponding Unified State Exam results are unavailable. These results remain valid for two years.
Enrolment consent is required specifically for state-funded admission. It can be submitted through Gosuslugi, in person or by registered post.
For tuition-paid study, signing an agreement with the university is the key final step instead of submitting enrolment consent.
Submit your consent where you are confidently within the admission threshold. Do not leave it until the final day.
Enrolment information is provided according to how you submitted your documents:
Prepare the documents needed to cross the border. Visa-free and visa-based entry have different requirements.
A student visa requires an HIV-negative certificate valid for one year. Your international passport must remain valid for more than 18 months. Documents issued outside Russia must be translated into Russian and the translation notarised. Confirm the required medical documents with your university.
Confirm your timetable and begin classes on the date set by your university.
I studied medicine in Russia and never regretted my choice. Russia turned out to be a place where high-quality medical education, valued worldwide, and relatively affordable tuition costs converged. Studying, of course, was not easy, but medicine is always difficult. Thanks to the knowledge I gained, I was able to return to my homeland and work as a cardiac surgeon in one of the leading medical centers in the country.
I came to Russia just for an engineering degree, but I found a second home. Russians are often considered harsh, but this is a misleading impression. In fact, they are very responsive and warm people. Here I met my future wife, and now we work together in a construction company and raise two children. I am very glad that I chose this country!
When I returned to China with a diploma from a Russian university and a Russian language level of C2, I was almost immediately invited to a prestigious language school. My students love the classes because I teach them not the dry language from the textbook, but live, real Russian. I can explain why Russians say goodbye with the word "let's" and say "yes, probably not" when they are unsure. At home, there is now a huge demand for qualified Russian teachers, especially those who not only know the language but also understand the cultural context. Thanks to the experience of living in Russia, I became exactly such a specialist.
In India, pharmacy is a huge and very competitive industry. My parents are also pharmacists, and they advised me to get a basic education. Russia, with its strong scientific school rooted in Soviet pharmacology, was the ideal choice. Here, I was taught not just to memorize the trade names of drugs, but to understand the very essence—from the chemical synthesis of a molecule to its effects on the body. When I returned to India, I was hired as a quality control and product development specialist. My job is to evaluate new products, check their compliance with standards, and participate in negotiations, and I love it very much.
Studying in Russia gave me the ability to see the world through the prism of multi-vector diplomacy. The Russian language gave me access to primary sources, and understanding the mentality helped me establish contacts with colleagues from Eastern European countries. Recently, I was hired in the Department of International Cooperation at a large company. I participate in negotiations with representatives of CIS countries, prepare analytical notes, and help our businessmen enter new markets.
At university, I studied agriculture and learned a lot about how different crops react to stress—drought, temperature fluctuations. The teachers taught us the main thing: how to "diagnose" the land and choose an approach to each plot. In my homeland, I was able to implement drip irrigation technologies for arid regions that I studied in Volgograd. They became a salvation for us during the drought season. And I also became a "doctor" for plants and am good at determining what diseases the shoots are suffering from and knowing how to treat them. As a result, my knowledge helps not only my relatives and neighbors but also the company where I work.
Before entering the Academy, I took preparatory courses there. The path was not easy, as this is a great educational institution where outstanding masters studied and created — Karl Pavlovich Bryullov, Alexander Ivanov, Ilya Repin, Vasily Surikov, many others.
The Academy still preserves a unique school — knowledge and traditions that have almost disappeared in the world over the past 50-100 years. Education includes not only drawing and painting but also humanities: art history, philosophy, sociology, history of Russia and world art. Lectures were given by highly qualified professors and academicians, for which I am deeply grateful to them.
Today, I continue my active creative activity: I paint paintings, participate in memos, Russian and international events, and teach in my homeland — in universities in Uzbekistan. Students under my guidance receive awards in CIS countries.
"Russia is a country of opportunities" – a well-known thesis.
Education in Russia has opened many doors for me: from medicine to public diplomacy. I have gone through all stages of medical education and am currently preparing to defend my dissertation for the degree of Candidate of Medical Sciences.
Over the years of studying, I was fortunate to combine the study of theory with practice, including during my work during the spread of the coronavirus infection. I was able not only to apply the acquired knowledge but also to better understand the nature of the human soul, to more deeply realize my calling to help people.
I am proud that I managed to contribute to the development and strengthening of ties between Russian universities and countries of the Arab world, to become a participant and organizer of major international forums and congresses, to travel throughout Russia: from Kaliningrad to Vladivostok.
Foreign applicants have access to the same training programs as Russian applicants. In Russia, training is conducted in 56 areas. All of them correspond to the international standard classification of education and have the broadest profile—from medicine and agriculture to information security and nuclear technologies. A complete list of specialties that can be obtained in Russia can be viewed here.
There are educational programs in English, French, Spanish, and other languages. Information about the language of instruction can be found on the university's website.
In Russia, there are several forms of education, each of which has its own characteristics and is suitable for different categories of students.
The average cost of studying at a Russian university is 2 870 $ per year. However, prices vary depending on the city, program, and university. Payment is usually made twice a year at the beginning of the semester. The possibility of paying for studies from abroad should be clarified at the university itself.
On the pages of universities, you can find information about the specific cost of studying in various educational programs.
Admission campaign usually starts in June and can last until October. Detailed information about the timing of the admission campaign should be clarified at the university itself.
For foreign students who apply under the quota of the Government of the Russian Federation, the deadlines may vary. To be aware of all the deadlines and requirements, we recommend contacting the Russian representation in your country. In case of admission under the Olympiad, it is necessary to focus on the dates of the competition itself, not the admission campaign. They can be found out by contacting the university that holds the Olympiad.
Universities regularly organize adaptation events for foreign students During the academic year, universities hold a large number of various forums, conferences, round tables, master classes, and trainings—over 2,500 events aimed at socializing foreign students.
Yes, there are programs for studying the Russian language to prepare foreign applicants before admission. Detailed information about such programs should be clarified at the university itself.
When applying under a quota, there is an opportunity to study for free under such a program. This is an excellent chance to learn Russian and improve your specialized subjects before starting your main studies at the university.
Foreign applicants can choose from two exam options. The first is the EGE, a standardized state exam in Russian, which Russian applicants take. It can be taken both in Russia and abroad. To find out if you can take the EGE in your country, contact the Russian consulate.
The second is the internal exam of the university, which can be in the format of a test, assignment, or interview. Different universities may have different exams. Usually, they are related to the direction you have chosen for study. For example, to study medicine, you may have to take an internal exam in biology.
Details about the exam itself: the time and place of its conduct, format, assignments, and literature for preparation — must be clarified at the university itself.
If you are applying under the quota of the Government of the Russian Federation, then information about the conduct of tests must be clarified on the website https://education-in-russia.com/.
To enroll in a Russian university, the Study in Russia website will help. This is an official resource of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation. Through it, you can not only learn more about education in Russia but also get acquainted with various university opportunities
Mandatory documents are:
Requirements for additional documents may vary depending on mode of entry. You can clarify them in a chat with a university representative through your personal account on the Study in Russia portal. All documents must be notarized and translated into Russian.
Legalization is a formal procedure that allows a foreign document to acquire legal force on the territory of Russia. After legalization, foreign documents can be submitted to the official bodies of another state.
There are two types of legalization:
Consular legalization
Apostilling
This is the placement of the "Apostille" stamp on the original document or on a separate sheet attached to the document. Usually, the stamp is placed by the authorized bodies of the country issuing the document (Secretary of State, Department of Education, Ministry of Education, educational institutions, etc.).
Recognition of foreign education in Russia — this is an official confirmation of the level of education and qualification obtained, which allows you to study in Russian educational institutions. In Russia, foreign diplomas of educational institutions approved by the government, issued in countries with which there are international treaties on mutual recognition, are recognized.
You can check whether your diploma is recognized in Russia on the website of "Rosacredagency" by submitting an application online.
If your diploma is NOT recognized in Russia, you will need to go through the recognition procedure. To do this, you need to fill out an application on the same website, as well as pay a state fee of 85 $. More information about the procedure can be found at website.
After submitting an application for training, you will be able to track the status of the application in your personal account on the university's website and clarify the necessary information through the email of the admissions committee of the Russian university.
To obtain a student visa, an invitation from the university is required. Usually, it is sent to your email after all stages of admission and your enrollment for study have been completed. The invitation must be printed and included in the package of documents that must be submitted to the Embassy of the Russian Federation or the visa center of your country for obtaining a student visa
After submitting documents to a Russian university, you need to prepare a package of documents for life in Russia.
Documents required for entry:
Upon entry into Russia, the following are issued:
Documents that must be obtained after entering Russia:
Do not forget to timely renew the necessary documents for your stay in Russia.
Also, foreign students have the right to obtain a temporary residence permit for the purpose of education (RVPO).
RVPO will be issued immediately for the entire duration of study. For the same period, you can obtain a visa and reside in the territory of the Russian Federation without leaving during the entire validity period of the RVPO. The document also provides the opportunity to work in Russia and receive free medical care under the OMS
You can get the service online, we sent a package of documents to your personal account on the website «State services».
«State services» — official state portal where you can arrange documents, get extracts, and certificates.
What can be done on «State services»:
To start using «State services», Foreign students need to obtain SNILS and then register on the portal.
A mobile app also works for foreign citizens «State services RuID», adapted for visitors. In the app, you can submit an application for entry into Russia, present a QR code that will be formed after crossing the border and confirming your account on Gosuslugi.
The application is available in App Store, Google Play, RuStore and AppGallery in 7 languages.
On average, a foreign student needs 317$–423$ per month. For the first time, it is recommended to have more 740$ for additional expenses: medical insurance, housing arrangement, and textbooks.
Expenses may vary depending on the student's needs and the region in which the student is studying.
Foreign students who study full-time at a university with state accreditation can work in Russia without permits during their free time. It is necessary to provide the employer with a certificate confirming education at the university.
If a student studies part-time or part-time, they can also work, but first they need to obtain a work permit or patent.
Most Russian universities have special career centers that help students with work. Each university cooperates with organizations that provide internships or even open vacancies.
Information about graduate employment opportunities can also be viewed in the university card in the "Graduate Employment" tab.
If you study at a state university on a budgetary basis, you are given free textbooks and teaching aids for the entire period of study. In addition, you have access to library resources and other educational databases.
If you are studying subjects or courses beyond the standard curriculum, study materials are provided according to the rules of your university.
A foreign student can apply for accommodation in a dormitory both on a paid and free basis. Each university independently determines the procedure for providing housing to students, including foreign ones.
Foreign students who entered within the quota of the Government of the Russian Federation are guaranteed a place in the dormitory.
Yes, foreign students studying in Russia on a full-time basis at the expense of federal funds have the right to receive state academic scholarships. Students admitted under the quota of the Government of the Russian Federation are paid a scholarship throughout the entire period of study, regardless of academic achievement.
In addition to the main state academic scholarship, you can receive an increased scholarship. It is available to students with special achievements in educational, research, social, cultural, creative, or sports activities.
There are also additional types of material support: nominal scholarships, scholarships from individual universities, and material support from the university
A full list of scholarships and information about the conditions for obtaining them can be found on the website стипендиатроссии.рф.
For foreign students in Russia, the same rules for taking and retaking exams apply as for Russian students. Each student has the right to retake the exam twice, unless otherwise provided by the university's regulatory acts. Upon graduation, it is necessary to pass the final certification, which usually consists of taking the state exam and defending the graduation qualification paper.
Yes, many universities implement international educational programs of double degrees in cooperation with leading universities in Europe and Asia. The educational programs are developed jointly and allow you to gain experience of studying not only in Russia but also in another country.
The two-diploma program involves studying at a foreign partner university for one or several semesters. Upon completion, the student receives a diploma from the foreign partner university and a diploma from a Russian university.
A double degree provides wider employment opportunities, including abroad. In addition to special knowledge, students significantly improve their foreign language proficiency.
There are double degree programs between Russian universities from different regions. They will suit those who want to study Russian culture in depth and are not ready to go abroad.
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