Study In Russia
Overview:
Russia is a warm and welcoming nation. Russia, the largest nation on earth in terms of area, offers something for everyone. Beyond bears, vodka, ballet, and Easter eggs, this former component of the long-defunct Soviet Union is a formidable force in the world political system. Russia has made significant investments in universities and research, and it continues to do so while placing more emphasis on courses taught in English. Thus, enrolling in any program in Russia would be a wise investment in your future.
Interesting Facts About Russia:
- Russian Federation is the name of the nation.
- Moscow is the country’s capital.
- Federalism and a semi-presidential republic are the two types of government.
- Major cities include Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Yekaterinburg, and Novosibirsk.
- Russian is the official language
- Ruble is the Russian currency
- Population: 142,470,272 (July 2014 EST.)
- 6,601,668 square miles or 17,075,400 square kilometres make up the entire region.
- International Calling Code + 7
- Climate: Mostly continental
- Upper-middle income mixed economy with governmental ownership in important economic sectors
- Key industries include oil and gas, mining, airplane manufacturing, aerospace production, manufacturing of weapons and military equipment, electric engineering, automotive transportation, and manufacturing of road and agricultural gear.
Why Russia?
Truly international universities offering courses at cost effective tuition fees
20 + Russian universities find place in the world university rankings
Proximity to Asia and Europe
Global recognition and acceptance for Russian educational qualifications.
Widest range of educational programs available
Truly international universities offering courses at cost effective tuition fees
20 + Russian universities find place in the world university rankings
Proximity to Asia and Europe
Education that combines traditional and modern innovation
Explore the world’s largest country with over 9 time zones
Home to some of the finest traditions
Widest range of educational programs available
Global recognition and acceptance for Russian educational qualifications.
Great campuses and state of the art facilities offered
Excellent research oriented study environment
Offers great social life for international students
Developing economy
Great campuses and state of the art facilities offered
Education that combines traditional and modern innovation
Excellent research oriented study environment
Explore the world’s largest country with over 9 time zones
Offers great social life for international students
Home to some of the finest traditions
Developing economy
Comparatively simple visa procedures
Russian Education System
The system is split into four major parts – primary, secondary, higher and postgraduate education. School education consists of 11 years, unlike conventional 12 years education system.
Higher educationRussian higher education consists of bachelors and masters. After successful completion of a master degree a student can enroll onto a postgraduate education, something similar to a PhD or Doctoral degree.
Most preferred area of study by international students
- IT
- Robotics
- Photonics
- Arts and science
- Neurocomputing system
- Memristive Systems
- X-ray Optics
- Medicine
- Space technology
- Biomedicine
- Oil production, Refining and petro-chemicals
- Nuclear Physics
- Aeronautical engineering
- Aero space management
- Management
- Law
Course Fee In Private And Public Colleges- (Approximate)
- Bachelors: 1,20,000 -1,40,000 rubles; vary with universities per year
- Masters: on an average 1,60,000 – 1,80,000 rubles per year
- Postgraduate: 2,00,000 – 2,20,000 rubles per year
Cost Of Living – Approximate
- 1500-5000 rubles per year
Intake
- Between August-September and the admission process starts by May.
General Eligibility Criteria
For graduate programs a decent percentage of marks in previous field of education. For masters, one needs to have a previous degree in the same or similar field. Some universities require students to write an entrance exam for the admission process. No IELTS is required.