Affordable tuition and living costs
Tuition is notably low by European standards — bachelor programmes start around USD 2,000–5,000 per year.
55.7558° N, 37.6173° E
Russia
Affordable tuition at government-recognised universities
February, June, September
Why this country
Why choose it
English-medium degrees
Selected programmes — BBA, MBBS, Dentistry — are taught in English; MBBS is about USD 4,000 per year.
Scholarship opportunities
Scholarships of up to USD 2,000 are available for international students.
Recognised degrees, structured visa
Ministry-recognised universities grant internationally accepted degrees; with an invitation letter, the visa process is structured.
Costs
Cost breakdown
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Tuition (year) | approx. USD 2,000–5,000 (varies by programme) |
| English-medium MBBS (year) | approx. USD 4,000 (≈ USD 48,000 over 6 years) |
| Foundation programme | approx. USD 2,750–3,000 (complete) |
| Living cost (month) | {{TBD}} |
| Visa fee | {{TBD}} |
| First-year total (est.) | {{TBD}}Pending verification |
Last verified: Sep 9, 2026
Requirements
Admission requirements
- Academic qualifications
- Pass HSC/A-levels with 55% overall; 50%+ in core subjects per stream (pending verification).
- English proficiency
- IELTS overall 6.0 with no band below 5.0 for English-medium programmes (unverified).
- Financial / bank statement
- SAMPLE: A bank statement showing ability to cover tuition and living costs is required.
- Study gap policy
- SAMPLE: Study gaps are considered case-by-case with a written explanation.
Intakes & timeline
When to start
Intakes:February, June, September
Application & documents
1–2 weeks
Offer & invitation letter
2–4 weeks
Visa file & processing
3–6 weeks
Ticket & pre-departure
2–4 weeks
Fly & arrival settlement
1–1 weeks
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Pre-departure
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Questions
Frequently asked
Do I need IELTS to study in Russia?
English-medium programmes typically ask IELTS 6.0 with no band below 5.0; Russian-taught programmes have different language requirements (pending verification).
Is not knowing Russian a problem?
No — selected programmes including BBA, MBBS and Dentistry are taught in English, though basic Russian helps with daily life.
How much does one year cost in Russia?
Tuition runs about USD 2,000–5,000 per year by programme; MBBS is about USD 4,000/year. Living-cost figures will be added once verified.
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