Study in Russia

We provide complete information regarding to study in Russia. In Russia there are world’s most prestigious universities. According to Academic Ranking of the World Universities [ARWU] 49 of the top 100 Universities are present in Russia. Russia is ranked 28^th in QS world ranking for the Education System Strength.

One of the fast-growing economies in the world, alongside the other BRICS countries, Russia is keen to internationalize its higher education system, and is investing in developing its universities and extending support for international applicants

With more than 1000 courses and degrees being offered in English & Russian, Russia ranked as the 6th most-popular destination for international students.

• Acceptance Rate  – 98%
• Average Study Cost – USD 7000
• Total Institutions – 766

Russia has a long tradition of education, and has a highly educated population. Entry into Russian universities can be highly competitive, and there is a strong emphasis put upon gaining technological and scientific degrees. In 2003, Russia signed the Bologna Declaration, which allowed them to streamline their higher education, moving from 5 year degrees to 4 year degrees at undergraduate level. Universities in Russia offer courses at three levels; bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral.

There are 15 of Russia’s universities in the 2019 QS World University Rankings top 500.

• Visa Policy : The Russian visa application process is relatively simpler and shorter which encourages international students to study in Russia, this process is done by the institution.Once student have officially been offered a place, the international department will complete the application for them. In addition, Russian universities and colleges allow international students to stay back in Russia for employment opportunities. Within seven days of student’s arrival in Russia, student will need to register the visa. The visa is only valid for three months when he/she initially obtain it, so student will need to extend it once student is in the country. When student extend it, he/she will likely also be asked to take a medical examination and HIV test.
• Tuition-free university education : There is low tuition fee. Students have to pay a nominal fee of 3000 USD-8000 USD per year, which covers the administrative costs. International students can get scholarships that cover their tuition fees, accommodation and health insurance.
• A Wide array of courses : There are more than 3600 international programs along with Bachelors, Masters and Ph.D. degree programs to choose from.
• World-class universities : There are above 82 institutions of higher education.
• Dual Education System : Allows students to pursue an apprenticeship in a company along with a vocational course at a vocational school after getting a work permit. International students can earn up to 17-50 USD per hour.
• Economical cost of living :  The cost of living in Russia amounts to 2500 USD – 4500 USD per year, which is quite low as compared to its European counterparts.
• Financial Aid and Scholarships : Plenty of scholarships are offered to both undergraduate and postgraduate students in Russia by Russian Universities and Russian Government. Several kinds of scholarships, grants and bursaries are available for international students who are planning to study in Russia, at undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels.
• A Massive Job market for graduates : One of the advantages Russian international students studying in the Graduation. Sometimes universities’ International Offices help students find employment such as contract work. In this case student don’t need to take the relevant permit from the General Administration for Migration Issues of the Interior Ministry of Russia. In other cases a permit is required. Permits are issued only to students on full-time courses at state-accredited universities. Students can work only according to the profession specified in the permit, and in the region (city) where their university is located.
• Standard of Living : According to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Better Life Index, Russia performs average in various measures of well-being as compared to other countries.
  • The average household net-adjusted disposable income per capita is lower than the OECD average of USD 33 604 a year.
  • When we talk about employment, 70% of people aged 15 to 64 in Russia have a paid job,above the OECD employment average of 68%. Some 76% of men are in paid work, compared with 66% of women.
  • Quality education and work-related skills are prerequisites for finding work in Russia. Around 94% of adults aged 25-64 have completed upper secondary education, much higher than the OECD average of 78%. This is truer of women than men, as 93% of men have successfully completed high-school compared with 95% of women.
  • In terms of health, life expectancy at birth in the Russian Federation is 72 years, eight years below the OECD average of 80 years. Life expectancy for women is 77 years, compared with 67 for men.

In general, Russians are less satisfied with their lives than the OECD average. When asked to rate their general satisfaction with life on a scale from 0 to 10, Russians gave it a 5.8 grade on average, lower than the OECD average of 6.5.

With the low amount of tuition fees, less expensive standard of living and innumerable career opportunities, it is safe to assume that Russia has proven itself to be one of the most coveted countries for international students.

Note: During Vacation You Can Get Full Time Work Permit

• It’s home to a breadth and depth of prestigious universities.
• You can get a top-notch education for much less than you’d find elsewhere.The Russian government grants thousands of scholarships to international students every year. University academic competitions also offer financial incentives to academic superstars
•  Innovation and research are alive, well and heavily prioritized in Russia.
• Russia is returning as a world power, because of its emerging status, everyone from the federal government to global corporations are looking for Russian language specialists.
• It’s an amazing place to live

Russia has a flourishing economy with ample job opportunities available for both natives and immigrants. At present the top recruiters in Russia belong to the following sectors:

• Healthcare/ Pharmacy/ Biotechnology
• Energy/ Utilities/ Mining/Oil and Gas
• Aviation
• MBA
• Computer Science

Jobs in Russia are available for students of all the levels, graduates and professionals alike. Following are the job opportunities available for graduates from Management, Engineering and Medicine fields:

To reduce the financial burden, students can apply to scholarship programs for international students initiated by the Universities & Government of Russi . In Russia there are 400+ scholarship programs are available.