The Red Square and St. Basil’s Cathedral in Moscow and the Winter Palace in St. Petersburg are just a few of the landmarks that come to mind when international students think about Russia as a study abroad destination. However, studying abroad in Russia is an experience that will take you far beyond its well-known tourist destinations.
With its rich and diverse history, Russian culture today is a complex mixture of tradition and innovation. Home to some of the world’s most famed cultural figures from Dostoyevsky to Tchaikovsky, Tolstoy, Plisetskaya and countless others, Russia has played a huge role in developing the global outlook on art forms like ballet, classical music, literature, and the fine arts.
The two largest cities in Russia are Moscow and St. Petersburg. Both located in the Western side of the country, Moscow is the country’s bustling capital full of contrasts, famous for its metro system often likened to a museum, and is home to Moscow State University, the oldest university in Russia dating all the way back to 1755. St. Petersburg is known as a global cultural capital, and the historic city center is a protected UNESCO World Heritage Site. Boasting over 100 museums, studying abroad in St. Petersburg offers international students endless opportunities to explore the diversity of Russian culture that has developed throughout the country’s history.
Education of international students at Russian universities is subsidized by the Russian Government making studies in Russia affordable. Taking into account governmental subsidizing, an average cost of studies makes 2500-4000 USD per year, depending on the exact university and program. Upon request the graduates can receive Diploma Supplement which facilitates diploma recognition in 47 European and other countries which signed Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications concerning Higher Education in the European Region
LIST OF UNIVERSITIES:
- MAIKOP STATE MEDICAL INSTITUTE
- OREL STATE UNIVERSITY
- CRIMEA FEDERAL STATE UNIVERSITY