Russia

Russia has an outstanding higher education system that combines meticulous tradition with innovation. The recent participation of Russian Universities in the Bologna Process has increased the prestige and recognition of the degrees obtained from there. Russia has regained its status as a super power in recent years due to education and continuous progress. Even though Russia is ranked at the top of the world university rankings. The universities in Russia offer many study programmes with very low tuition fee. If you are considering Russia as your study abroad destination, you can get an overview of the admission requirements of Russian Universities to understand the process.

Selecting a study program and major is one of the most important decisions of your life, as it will determine your career and future. There are many career options available to students these days, and each one is promising. It is important to select the subjects and study programmes that are of interest to you and have the potential to help you professionally. Most of the study programmes offered by universities in Russia are in Russian languages, but due to the increasing number of international students visiting Russia, they are now offering English-language programmes as well. After deciding which course you want to pursue, you should consider the following factors:

• Check entry requirements of your chosen study program
• Check if the course you have chosen is offered in your preferred language of instruction

In Russia You Can Choose:

• Full Time Study Programme (morning) (requiring full attendance and classes occur in day time)
• Full Time Study Programme (evening)(you can study in weekdays or weekends at evening timings)
• Part Time Study Programme (Attend introductory lectures, study specially designed curriculum at home and appear at university to deliver assignments and conduct tests and examinations).

Russia’s universities provide world-class degrees and accreditation. There are more than 950 universities in the country, including many technical colleges. Their teaching methods and academic structure are highly respected and praised for their quality. The tuition fee is low and on-campus residence is free at public universities. Russia is a nation that values education, and this is reflected in its rich traditions, innovations, history, and literature. When selecting a university to study in, you don’t have to worry about quality as it is guaranteed. However, you need to select between 5-10 universities and narrow down your choices based on the following factors:

• World ranking
• Entry requirements
• Tuition fee
• Scholarships and financial grants
• City where it is situated
• Availability of On campus accommodation

• Undergraduate Admission Requirements to study in Russia Universities 2023

The minimum grades requirements for your study program vary from university to university. The students have to ascertain the entry requirements from their chosen university in Russia and then submit the documents.

• For admission in Under Graduate Medicine, Pediatrics, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, Veterinary Courses the student must have studied Biology, Chemistry and Physics in their high school study program.
• For admission in Under Graduate Aeronautical, IT, Computer and Engineering Courses the student must have studied Mathematics and Physics in their high school study program.
• For admission in Under Graduate Economics, Arts & Culture and Agriculture there no specific subject requirements.
• Unified State Examination (EGE) which is just like SAT examinations, it is taken as an entry examination before admission to assess academic capability of student.

International students are admitted to the Russian Universities on the condition that they have completed their high school degree in good standard and have obtained their school certificate from their home country.

• Post Graduate (Masters) Admission Requirements 2023 in Russia Universities

The minimum grades required will be set by the university itself according to the study programme you are applying for. For admissions in Masters Courses following requirements are essential:

• Bachelors degree (4 years duration) with transcript of subjects and grades
• Higher Secondary School Passing Certificate
• Competitive selection examinations for admission
• Interviews

The subjects’ requirements will be according to your study program. The entry examination for admission in Russia is generally required by all the state universities of Russia. The university you have chosen to study in Russia will inform you about the entry examination pattern and schedule as soon as you submit documents for admissions.

• Post Graduate (PhD) Admission Requirements 2023 in Russian Universities 

The universities will ask for your previous research experience and research proposal related to your field.

• Bachelors honors degree (4 years duration) with transcripts of related subjects
• Masters degree with transcripts of related subjects
• Competitive selection examinations for admission
• Interviews

The language of instruction for most of the courses at under graduate level is Russian but there are English taught courses offered by Russian Universities. But in Russia there are more English taught courses available at post graduate level. For admission in Russian Universities for a English taught program the students need to provide English language proficiency test certificate such as IELTS and TOEFL with high bands. For Russian taught courses, the universities in Russia offer preparatory Russian language courses to international students. You might even be asked to give language assessment test during admission application process. NOTE: the English Language Proficiency Test Certificate Such as IELTs and TOEFL is Only Required By Those Candidates Who are Not Natives of English Speaking Countries.

All the required documents for admissions in universities of Russia are needed to be legalized in the country of issue before submitting them. The concerned authorities will verify the authenticity of academic certificates of the candidate. The international affairs department of the Embassy of your country will verify the documents then Russian Embassy will verify them again before your submission. Both of the organization will stamp the copies of your documents as verified for Russian University to accept them.

The required documents for admission of international students are correlated with visa documents and nationality identification.

• Transcripts of Your Academic Records (details about your subjects studied and grades achieved) the transcripts should be translated in Russian Language
• Copy of Your Valid Passport (Confirming Your Identification)
• A Completed Admission Application Form
• Photographs of Candidate
• Medical Certificate (Confirming the Candidate is Not Suffering From Any Disease That Could Be Threat to General Public’s Health)
• Language Proficiency Test Certificate
• Proof of Finances
• 2 Recommendation Letters From Professors of Candidate (For Post Graduate Programmes)
• Invitation Letter Fee ($400 USD)
• Courier Fee ($100 USD)

You will apply for admission directly at your chosen university’s website online or submit the documents via fax. For online application you will be required to sign up at the website and follow the procedure step by step. The university will keep you informed about your selection through this account and when you will give entrance examination the results will be informed to you through this account as well.

The deadlines for admission application submission may vary from university to university in Russia but typically the admission intake start from March till July allowing the candidate to have enough time for their student visa preparation and arrangement of accommodation and travelling perquisites.

Upon successful completion of the admission requirements and successful completion of the entrance examination, the candidate will be provided with a Letter of Acceptance from the Russian University. Subsequently, the applicant will be requested to submit the tuition and registration fees. Candidates who pass the entrance examinations with satisfactory results will be provided with scholarships and fee subsidies. Admissions in Russia are based on competition and a seat in the state universities of Russia is only available if the candidate is eligible and successful in the entrance examination. In addition to the Letter of Acceptance, the hosting Russian university will also provide an Invitation Letter and a Visa Support Letter via courier.