Universities of the Russian Federation

Higher education in Russia is an investment in the future. You will be able to gain quality knowledge and lay the foundation for a successful career.

The country has centuries-old traditions of education. The first higher education institution in Russia, the Slavic Greek Latin Academy, was founded in 1687, and Moscow State University was opened by Mikhail Lomonosov in 1755. Since then, many higher education institutions have appeared in Russia. More than 40 Russian and Soviet scientists have received the Nobel Prize.

Today, more than 750 universities in 89 regions of the country are ready to welcome international students. You have a unique opportunity to come to Russia and personally connect with Russian academic traditions. Russian diplomas and academic degrees are recognized worldwide.

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Universities

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Bauman Moscow State Technical University (National Research University)

Bauman Moscow State Technical University (National Research University)

Belgorod State National Research University

Belgorod State National Research University

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Belgorod
Bryansk State University named after Academician I.G. Petrovsky

Bryansk State University named after Academician I.G. Petrovsky

Chuvash State University named after I.N. Ulyanov

Chuvash State University named after I.N. Ulyanov

Dagestan State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation

Dagestan State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation

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Makhachkala
Electrostal Institute (branch) of the Federal State Autonomous Educational Institution of Higher Education "Moscow Polytechnic University"

Electrostal Institute (branch) of the Federal State Autonomous Educational Institution of Higher Education "Moscow Polytechnic University"

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Electrostal

Preparatory faculty

A preparatory faculty helps students learn Russian to the level needed to follow lectures and study confidently at university, master essential subjects for their future degree, and adapt to a new academic environment.

Preparatory faculty profiles

Depending on their future field of study, international applicants take core and additional subjects under the programme approved by the university.

Natural sciences

Russian language, mathematics, chemistry, and physics.

Engineering and technology

Russian language, mathematics, physics, and computer science.

Humanities

Russian language, history, social studies, and literature.

Economics

Russian language, history, social studies, and mathematics.

Medicine and biology

Russian language, chemistry, biology, and physics.

Tuition

Preparatory faculty programmes may be available on either a tuition-paying or a tuition-free basis.

Tuition-paying

Each university sets its own tuition fee. Contact the university and meet the admission requirements for your chosen programme before applying.

Universities

Russian universities represented on the Study in Russia portal that admit international applicants to preparatory faculty programmes.

Makhachkala
Dagestan State Medical University of the Ministry of Health of the Russian Federation
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Tyumen
Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education "Industrial University of Tyumen"
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Tambov
Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education "Tambov State Technical University"
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Moscow
Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education «A.N. Kosygin Russian State University (Technology. Design. Art.)»
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Krasnoyarsk
Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education «Krasnoyarsk State Pedagogical University named after V.P. Astafyev»
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Pushkin
Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education «Saint Petersburg State Agrarian University»
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Saratov
Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education «Yuri Gagarin Saratov State Technical University»
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Makhachkala
Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education “Dagestan State University”
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Dubna
Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education “Dubna University”
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Ryazan
Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education “Ryazan State Radio Engineering University named after V.F. Utkin”
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Saint Petersburg
Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education “Saint Petersburg Stieglitz State Academy of Art and Design”
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Moscow
Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Inclusive Higher Education “Russian State University of Social Technologies”
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Saint Petersburg
Federal State Budgetary Institution “V.A. Almazov National Medical Research Centre” of the Ministry of Health of Russia
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Moscow
Federal State-Funded Educational Institution of Higher Education “Moscow State Linguistic University”
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Moscow
Order of the Red Banner of Labour Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education «Moscow Technical University of Communications and Informatics»
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Moscow
Russian State University of Oil and Gas (National Research University) named after I.M. Gubkin
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Yekaterinburg
Ural Federal University named after the First President of Russia B. N. Yeltsin
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Улан-Удэ
Бурятский государственный университет имени Доржи Банзарова
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Moscow
Федеральное государственное бюджетное учреждение «Национальный медицинский исследовательский центр эндокринологии имени академика И.И. Дедова» Министерства здравоохранения Российской Федерации
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Dual degree programs

1. What is a dual degree program?

A dual degree program is a joint educational program delivered by two or more partner universities.

Students complete part of the program at a Russian university and part at a foreign or Russian partner university.

After successfully completing their studies, they receive a diploma from each university.

2. How the program works

  • The universities jointly determine the courses, learning modules, practical training and learning outcome requirements.
  • Applicants take part in a selection process under the rules of the partner universities.
  • Universities recognize study periods and results in accordance with the program.
  • After completing the studies and passing the final assessment, each university issues its own diploma.

3. Benefits for international students

1
A unified learning pathway

Partner universities coordinate courses and learning modules. Study results and periods are credited within the joint program.

2
Study in different academic environments

Students experience the teaching approaches, faculty and university environments of different countries.

3
Language practice and intercultural communication

Studying in an international environment helps students improve their foreign-language communication skills. Some programs also provide additional language training.

4
Two universities — one shared environment

Students gain access to the resources and infrastructure of both partner universities: libraries, digital resources, teaching and research spaces, and cultural and sports facilities.

5
More opportunities after graduation

Diplomas from two universities can broaden opportunities for further study and employment in different countries.

4. Universities

A list of Russian universities that offer dual degree programs from among those featured on the Study in Russia portal.

Tyumen
Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education "Industrial University of Tyumen"
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Moscow
Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education «A.N. Kosygin Russian State University (Technology. Design. Art.)»
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Krasnoyarsk
Federal State Budgetary Educational Institution of Higher Education «Krasnoyarsk State Pedagogical University named after V.P. Astafyev»
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Улан-Удэ
Бурятский государственный университет имени Доржи Банзарова
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