Universities in Russia & the CIS for International Students

Guides to well-known universities across Russia and the CIS for international students — how to apply, English-taught and Russian-taught programmes, language preparation, and where to verify the official admission process.

Explore how international students apply to universities in Russia and the CIS. These guides cover notable institutions, programme types and languages of instruction, the official application route, and how to confirm current requirements, tuition and scholarships on official sources. Rankings are attributed to the bodies that issue them (QS/THE) and specific figures should always be verified on the official site.

Last updated June 2026

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