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Why should you choose Russia.Study for enrollment

1. Guaranteed admission. We guarantee that at least one university will be ready to accept you.
2. Fair prices for studying. Prices for studying at a university published on Russia.Study do not contain hidden fees and do not exceed the amount officially set by the university. Partner universities provide discounts for applicants submitting applications at Russia.Study.
3. A personal advisor stays in touch with you until your enrollment at a university. The advisor will help to choose a university, get the paperwork done, and answer your questions about studying in Russia.
4. Obtaining a study visa. We will send you a special visa invitation on behalf of the university. Without the invitation, you won't be able to apply for a study visa at the Russian Embassy in your country.

65 000

international students have already enrolled at Russian universities via Russia.Study

Why Russia

According to UNESCO Institute for Statistics, Russia ranks 6th in the world by the number of international students — about 250,000 students from other countries arrive in Russia every year.

• Enrollment with no exams If you don't speak Russian yet, you should start with preparatory faculty. The preparatory faculty is the first step towards a prestigious degree. You'll learn Russian and start studying the subjects for your major. For example, if you want to become a doctor, you'll be taught Russian, biology, and chemistry at the preparatory faculty. You don't have to pass any exams in order to study at the preparatory faculty.
• High-quality education at affordable prices International students pay about 5-7 times less for studying in Russia than in Europe or the USA. Meanwhile, the education quality is on an international level — Russian universities regularly rank among the top 100 and top 500 best universities in the world in the prestigious QS World University Rankings, and the number of ranked Russian universities is growing every year.
• Accommodation in the university residence hall Russian universities offer accommodation in residence halls for foreign students. The accommodation cost varies from $10 to $80 per month.
• Employment opportunities while studying From 2020, international students can legally work in Russia without any special permits. What matters is that work doesn't interfere with your studies.
• A good salary after graduation SuperJob job search service statistics show that during the first five years after graduation, Russian university graduates can obtain a $900–$2 000 monthly salary in Russia (while the average living costs for working-age Russians are $400–$500 per month).
• The degrees are recognized abroad A degree obtained in Russia is highly valued internationally. If you want to move to another country or return home after graduation, a Russian degree will be an important advantage for you in getting a job or continuing your studies. As Russia has joined the Bologna Process, graduates of Russian universities can easily enroll at European universities for a Master's degree or a PhD.

How much does it cost on average to live and study in Russia

$1 300 – $3 000

bachelor's programs cost per year

$1 500 – $4 000

master's programs cost per year

$1 700 – $4 000

PhD and medical residency programs

$250 – $450

the average monthly budget of an international student in Russia. Accommodation at the university residence hall and transportation account for about $50- $100, while the rest is spent on food and leisure.

There are also many student discounts in Russia: in theaters and museums, cinemas and cafés, shopping centers and public transport.

What should I do to enroll

1 STEP

Apply on Russia.Study, and we will contact you on the same day

If you already know what program you want, select it in the "Programs" section and submit an application right away. If you haven't made up your mind yet, leave us your name and contact details. After you complete any of these steps, your Russia.Study's advisor will contact you during business hours.

2 STEP

Send us your documents, and we will forward your application to universities

The advisor will answer all your questions about studying in Russia, will explain the enrollment process in detail, and find the program and universities for you. Be ready to send us copies or photos of your passport and education certificate. We need them to submit your application to universities. If you have not received your diploma or certificate yet, any proof that you are completing your studies will do.

3 STEP

Wait until universities approve the application within 1-3 days

The universities will consider your application from 1 to 3 business days. Your advisor will inform you as soon as one of the universities approves your application. You'll see your status change to "Approved by a university" in your personal account at Russia.Study. This means a university is ready to admit you.

4 STEP

Pay the service fee

When your application is approved by a university, you will have to pay a service fee in your personal account — $590.

What is included in the services? We will:

• answer questions about studies in Russia and about visas;
• help you choose an educational program and a university;
• check whether your documents meet university requirements;
• write a motivation letter (if it is required by the university);
• send your documents to universities and inform you about any positive result;
• send you a university's admission letter;
• pay the state duty on a visa invitation;
• draw up and send you the visa invitation;
• provide you with instructions about admission and the beginning of your studies.

You'll have to pay the service fee within 5 days; a place at the university will be reserved for this time period. You can choose convenient means of payment — online with a bank card, QIWI wallet, or Google Pay, and offline at a bank. For the latter, please inform your advisor so they'll send you an invoice.

The service fee is a reliable guarantee of your admission. If you fail to enroll due to an error on our end, we'll refund the money.

5 STEP

Wait until we send you a visa invitation

Next, the university starts the process to issue a visa invitation for you. It may take up to 45 business days. As soon as the invitation is ready, the advisor will email it to you. You will have to print it out and contact the Russian Embassy in your country for a study visa.

6 STEP

Get your study visa and come to Russia

Everything is ready! You have got your study visa and now can come to Russia to study. Upon your request, we will send you a letter on behalf of the university confirming your admission and tell you what documents you need to bring.

Who doesn't need the visa to Russia?

Students from the Azerbaijan Republic, the Republic of Abkhazia, the Republic South Ossetia, Republic of Belarus, the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Republic of Moldova, the Republic of Tajikistan, Ukraine, the Republic of Armenia, the Republic of Uzbekistan don’t need the student visa, the international passport will be enough.

In more detail …

When you arrive in Russia, please contact the international department of your university — the university staff will help you with the admission procedure, migration registration, and getting settled in the residence hall.

What should I do if I want to study online?

As long as the world’s borders are closed, you can start studying online at a university and come to Russia when air travel is available again. If you wish, you can study online throughout your studies. File an application and we will help you find the best program and universities and complete all necessary paperwork. We guarantee admission