Russia & CIS Language Tests
Language Tests for Russia & CIS: Russian, TORFL, IELTS and TOEFL
When Russian-language proficiency is needed versus an English-medium programme, how the TORFL and the preparatory faculty fit in, and when IELTS or TOEFL is asked for across Russia and key CIS countries — with all thresholds deferred to official sources.
Whether you need a language test to study in Russia or a key CIS country depends entirely on the language your programme is taught in. Russian-medium programmes usually expect Russian proficiency — shown through the TORFL (Test of Russian as a Foreign Language) or built through a preparatory year — while English-medium programmes typically ask for IELTS or TOEFL. These guides explain the options across Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Armenia. Required levels, accepted tests and minimum scores are set by each university and can change each cycle, so always verify the current details on the official source before applying.
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