Where to study in Russia in English & other languages
Departments for foreign students exist in almost all Russian universities. Typically, everything is taught in Russian, but a student doesn't need to learn Russian in their home country first. They have the opportunity to spend a whole year learning Russian at a Russian university, on the preparatory faculty, while simultaneously starting to study their chosen specialty.
However, there are universities where you can get an education in other languages. Below, we’ve put together a list of the most popular ones among foreigners.
1. 'Higher School of Economics' University (Moscow) – English
This university has a large list of programs where instruction is available in English: International Relations, Global Studies, Data Analysis and others. These are full-time bachelor's and master's programs available in Moscow and St. Petersburg. There are also a large number of online courses held in English.
2. Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO) – English
At this main university for training diplomats, you can complete a full course of study in English (bachelor's and master's) not only in International Relations, but also in a number of business specialties. Incidentally, among its graduates are heads of foreign states, for example, the presidents of Bulgaria, Azerbaijan and Kazakhstan.
3. Peoples' Friendship University of Russia (RUDN) – English, Spanish, Chinese
‘RUDN’ is leading in the number of international students. The university has a wide range of programs in English, including bachelor's, master's and specialist degrees in fields such as Medicine, Engineering, Agriculture, Mathematics, Philology and much more.
Furthermore, master's programs in Linguistics are available in Chinese and master's programs in Political Science and Economics are available in Spanish.
4. St. Petersburg State University (SPbU) – English, French, Chinese, Spanish
In Petersburg University, hundreds of courses taught in foreign languages are available for a certain semester. They cover a wide variety of specialties. Students are free to attend courses at other faculties. Check the university website for the updated list.
5. Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University (SPbPU) – English
Offers more than 10 bachelor's and master's programs in English. Among them are Biotechnical Systems, Commerce and Economics, as well as Engineering in various fields.
6. Ural Federal University, Yekaterinburg (UrFU) – English
One of the country's largest universities unites many institutes, which are also renowned for their applied sciences and knowledge. There are several study programs in English: at the bachelor's level, these include Economics, Engineering specialties and Applied Ethics in Business and Industry. At the master's level, this includes IT, Mathematics and Physics, Engineering, Philology, Business and Design.
The university also offers research and internship programs.
7. Novosibirsk State University (NSU) – English
Siberia's main research center offers an extensive list of study programs in English (at the master's and postgraduate levels): Artificial Intelligence, Business Schools, Chemistry, Mathematics, Medicine, including Residency training.
8. Novosibirsk State Technical University (NSTU) – English
This university offers a large list of technical programs in English, from the oil and gas industry to nanotechnologies, for both bachelor's and master's degrees.
For the convenience of international students, there are educational brochures in French, Arabic, Chinese and Spanish.
9. University of Tyumen – English
One of the most international universities in the country, it is renowned not only for its abundance of international students, but also for its international faculty, as well as its research base and laboratories. There are several bachelor's and master's programs in English.
10. Far Eastern Federal University (Vladivostok) – English
In Vladivostok, you can study Medicine, Biotechnology and International Relations in English at the bachelor's level and the same specialties, plus Management and Pedagogy, at the master's level. The university also offers extensive opportunities for exchange programs. Check the website for updates.
For other programs and detailed information, you can visit education-in-russia.com and select the filter of English study language.