Russian universities

List of universities in russia for international students

Sprawling across two continents and spanning an incredible nine time zones (having cut down from 11 in 2010), Russia is the largest country in the world by far. Within its vast boundaries lie some of the planet’s most luxurious palaces, extensive plateaus, highest mountains, coldest cities, strongest spirits, best ballet companies, and largest collections of stacking dolls. In terms of culture, literature is one of the country’s most notable displays; Russian authors such as Tolstoy, Bulgakov, Dostoyevsky and Nabokov are celebrated worldwide for creating some of the greatest works of the 19th and 20th centuries.

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.

A total of 97 Russian universities feature in the QS University Rankings: BRICS 2015, a ranking of the best-performing universities in the major emerging economies of the BRICS countries (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa). Read on for an overview of the top 10 universities in Russia this year, with information about each institution, its international rank and its strongest subject areas.

A

Adygeja State University Altai State University Arkhangelsk State Technical University

Altai State Technical University Amur State University Astrahan State Technical University

B

Baltic State Technical University Bashkir State Pedagogical Institute Bryansk State Technical University

Bashkir State Agrarian University Bashkir State University Burjat State University

Bashkir State Medical University Bauman Moscow State Technical University

C

Cheljabinsk State University Chuvash State University

D

Dagestan State University Don State Technical University Dubna University

E

East-Siberian State University European University at St.Petersburg

F

Far Eastern State Technical University Far Eastern State Academy of Arts Finance Academy

G

Gorno-Altaisk State University

H

Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia Higher School of Economics

I

International East-European University Irkutsk State University Ivanovo State Power University

Irkutsk State Academy of Economics Irkutsk State Technical University Ivanovo State University

K

Kabardino-Balkarian State University Kemerovo State University Kuban State University

Kaliningrad State University Khabarovsk State Academy of Economics and Law Kuban State Agrarian University

Kaluga State University Khabarovsk Pacific National University Kuban State University of Technology

Kazan Federal University Kostroma State Technological University Kurgan State University

Kazan State University of Technology Krasnoyarsk State Technical University Kuzbass State Technical University

L

Lipeck State Technical University Lomonosov Moscow State University

M

Mari State University Moscow External University of the Humanities Moscow State University of Civil Engineering

Mari State Technical University Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology Moscow State University of Culture

Maxim Gorky Institute of Literature Moscow Power Engineering Institute Moscow State University of Forestry Engineering

Mendeleev Russian University of Chemical Technology Moscow State Automobile and Road Technical University Moscow State University of Technology

MGIMO University Moscow State Industrial University Moscow Technical University of Informatics and Communication

Mordovian State University Moscow State Institute of International Relations Moscow University Touro

Moscow State University Moscow State Technical University of Civil Aviation Murmansk State Technical University

N

National Research Nizhny Novgorod State University. NI Lobachevsky Nizhny Novgorod State Technical University Novosibirsk State Academy of Economics and Management

Nizhny Novgorod State Linguistic University Nizhny Novgorod State University Novosibirsk State University

Nizhny Novgorod State Academy of Medicine North Ossetian State University Novosibirsk State Technical University

Nizhny Novgorod State University of Architecture and Construction Novgorod State University

O

Omsk State Pedagogical University Omsk State University Orenburg State University

P

Penza State University Perm State University Plekhanov Russian Academy of Economics

Penza State Technical University Perm State Technical University Pomor State University

People's Friendship University of Russia Petrozavodsk State University

R

Rostov State University Ryazan State Pedagogical University Rybinsk State University

S

Sakhalin State University Siberian State Medical University St.Petersburg State Mining University

Samara State Aerospace University Siberian State University of Railway Engineering St.Petersburg State University

Samara State Technical University Siberian State University of Telecommunications and Informatics St.Petersburg State University of Aerospace Instrumentation

Samara State University Smolensk Humanitarian University St.Petersburg State University of Economics and Finance

Saratov State Medical University Smolensk Humanitarian University St.Petersburg State University of Technology and Design

Saratov State Technical University St.Petersburg State Electrotechnical University St.Petersburg State University of Telecommunication

Saratov State University St.Petersburg State Marine Technical University Surgut State University

Siberian State Industrial University St.Petersburg State Medical University Syktyvkar State University

T

Taganrog State University of Radio Engineering Tomsk State University Tver State University

Tambov State Technical University Tomsk State University of Control Systems and Radio Electronics Tyumen State University

Tomsk Polytechnical University Tula State University

U

Udmurt State University Ulyanovsk State University Ural State Conservatory

Ufa State Aviation Technical University Ural State University Ural State Technical University

Ufa State Petroleum Technological University Ural State Academy of Law Ural State University of Economics

Ulyanovsk State Technical University Ural State Mining University

V

Vaganova Academy of Russian Ballet Volgograd State Technical University Voronezh State Agricultural University

Vladimir State University Volgograd State University Voronezh State Medical Academy

Vladivostock State University of Economics Vologda State University Voronezh State Pedagogical University

Volgograd Medical Academy Vologda State Technical University Voronezh State Technical University

Volgograd State Pedagogical University Voronezh State University Vyatka State University

Y

Yakutsk State University Yaroslavl State Technical University Yaroslavl State University

Yaroslavl State Pedagogical University

FAQ

Am I entitled to training at Russian institute/university?

We do accept all students who have their secondary school certificates and a valid international passport.

What is the duration of education in Russia?

Duration of education in Russia is vary, however, for undergraduates programmes is from 3 up to 6 academic years, depends on your specialisation/course.

Does the student have to give any entrance examination prior to joining Universities of Russia?

Some universities require entrance examination, where some other universities does not require entry exam.

Is it required to learn Russian language?

No. You can study in English medium. Note, in this case you will not be eligible to apply for scholarship when studying in different language.

What is the VISA procedure to study in Russia?

Study in Russia assist all foreign students in preparation of the required documents of Russian embassy during visa process.

Can I apply for the Work Permit after completion of the program?

Yes. You can apply for work permit after graduating from Russian university.