RUSSIACapital (and largest city): Moscow

Area: With more than 17 mln. km² Russia is the largest country in the world

(covering about 12% of the land area)

Population: 146 mln. people (the eighth most populated country).

Russia borders 18 countries.

400 million people in the world speak Russian language.

Russia has the world's largest mineral and energy resources, has the world's

largest forest reserves, and it’s lakes contain approximately one-quarter of the

Earth's fresh liquid water.

In Russia you will have the chance

to admire world masterpieces in the

best museums and theatres, like

Hermitage, Tretyakov gallery,

Mariinsky theatre and many more.

The cultural heritage of Russia is as

big and diverse as the country itself.

Russian literature has produced

some of the greatest writers of all

time – A. Pushkin, L. Tolstoy, A.

Chekhov, F. Dostoevsky, N. Gogol, I,

Turgenev, A. Solzhenitsyn and many

others.

The UNESCO World Heritage List

includes 26 historical, cultural

and natural sites in Russia.

Culture and arts

Get inspired by cultural heritage

and modern art in Russia!

•Yuri Gagarin flew into orbit aboard the Soviet spacecraft in 1961, becoming the first man in space

•Mikhail Lomonosov is the first Russian natural scientist of world importance.

•Dmitri Mendeleev is a famous Russian chemist who arranged the 63 known elements into a periodic

table based on atomic mass.

•Famous Doctor and Academician Ivan Pavlov is the Nobel Prize winner in the Theoretical Medicine.

•Russian people will always remember their great scientist Alexander Popov who invented radio.

•Nikolai Basov is a Russian physicist whose pioneering work led to the invention of the laser.

•Russia is one of the leading countries on the arms export in the world (the name of Mikhail

Kalashnikov is world-wide known).

•Zhores Alferov was awarded the Nobel Prize for inventing of the mobile communication principle.

Russia has produced a large number of notable scientists, making important contributions into

physics, astronomy, mathematics, computing, chemistry, biology, geology and geography. Russian

inventors and engineers have excelled in such areas as electrical engineering, shipbuilding, aero-

space, weaponry, communications, IT, nuclear technology and space technology.

The most significant technological achievements of the 20th century are connected with Russia,

including the world's first human-made satellite, and the first man in space

In 2009 there was open high technology business area in Moscow - Skolkovo Innovation Center.

Skolkovo includes five "clusters" specializing in different areas: IT, Energy, Nuclear Technologies,

Biomedicine and Space Technologies

Scientific achievements

Russia is unique in terms of

confessional diversity. You

will find followers of many

different world religions in

the country. The most

popular are Christianity

(Orthodoxy and

Catholicism), Islam

(Sunnism), Buddhism and

Judaism.

Russia is one of the

most multinational

countries in the world– 160 nationalities and

representatives of all of the

world's religion coexist

together in peace.

Religion

The Russian winter certainly guarantees

plenty of snow and frost… but not

everywhere.

Russia’s climate varies

drastically, from the deep Arctic

chill of the far north to the

searing desert heat of some

inland areas further south.Yet, throughout much of the country there are

only two distinct seasons – winter and

summer. Spring and autumn are only brief

spells of change in between.

Winters in Russia’s European part are nothing

like as terrifying as many myths have it. In

Moscow and St. Petersburg the first snow

usually falls in late November and stays till

early March. The average winter temperature

is about -10°C. Colder snaps are not

uncommon, but winter chills are compensated

for by splendid summers with 25°C-30°C.

Down south, Russia's vast steppe is hot and

dry. Winters are short but cold. But the Black

Sea resort of Sochi makes up for the rest of

the country with a sizzling 35°C between June

and September – no wonder it is Russia’s top

summer holiday spot.

Climate

President of Russia: Vladimir Putin.

Russia maintains diplomatic relations with 191 countries and has 144 embassies. Russia is a great power and a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, a

member of the G20, the Council of Europe, APEC, BRICS, the Shanghai Cooperation

Organisation, WTO, one of the 5 members of the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU), along with

Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan and many other international organizations.

Being a sports nation to the core, Russia has the most modern facilities for practicing sports.

Many sport events are being held in Russia, e.g. the XXII Olympic Games in 2014, the 2018 FIFA

World Cup.

Russian education is prestigious and renowned all over the world. Hence Russia ranks 1st on

the global literacy rate list (99,6%) and takes pride in its educational system, which is widely

considered to be one of the best in the world.

Russian population is acknowledged as the worlds most educated, according to the

Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development 2014 report.

Russia today

The education of foreign citizens in Russian state

universities is subsidized up to 70% by the

Government of Russia. The average cost of

tuition and accommodation in a

student hostel of one academic year is

2000 - 3500 USD per year.Presidents, influential politics, businessmen,

famous doctors, Nobel prize winners and

scientists of many countries are the graduates

of Russian state universities.

Higher Education in RussiaMore than 250 000 foreign students from

about 200 countries have chosen Russia as

their destination to obtain higher education because

studying in Russia is prestigious and accessible,

while life in Russia is interesting and versatile.

Russian universities are highly prestigious, and deservedly so. Their history extends back over 100 years and their

degrees are recognized all over the world.

Russian state university degrees are recognized by WDME, WHO, UNESCO The highly qualified teaching personnel of the universities (on average 80% of professors hold Ph.D. degrees).

The opportunity to study in Russian, English and French, depending on the chosen specialty.

Russian state universities belong to a new generation, the universities hold innovation scientific centers

equipped with the most modern scientific research devices and high-technology materials.

1. First Moscow State Medical University

2. Moscow Aviation Institute

3. Astrakhan State Medical University

4. Saint-Petersburg State Chemical Pharmaceutical Academy

5. Saint-Petersburg State University of Telecommunications

6. Saint-Petersburg State University for Civil Aviation

7. Admiral Makarov State University of Maritime and Inland Shipping

8. Saint-Petersburg State Technological University

9. Saint-Petersburg State Polytechnical University

10.Tambov State University

11. Federal University of North Caucasus

12. Novgorod State University

13. Pyatigorsk State Medical Pharmaceutical University

14. Saratov State Agricultural University

15. Saratov State Medical University

16. Nizhny Novgorod State Medical Academy

17. Nizhny Novgorod State University

18. Nizhny Novgorod State University for Architecture and Civil

Engineering

19. Nizhny Novgorod State Pedagogical University

20. Petrozavodsk State University

WELCOME TO STUDYING IN RUSSIA – THE COUNTRY OF GREAT DISCOVERIES AND ACHIEVEMENTS!

The group of 20 Russian state universities – RACUS, invites you to select from over 500 medical,

engineering and technical, economic and humanitarian specialties (the medium of instruction –

Russian, English or French) in order to obtain a Bachelor's, a Master's degree or a Specialist's

qualification and for postgraduate education.

The list of Russian state universities -

members of the association RACUS:

The list may be changed annually as a result of new universities being

accepted into association RACUS. You can find more detailed information

on our website WWW.EDURUSSIA.RU

General Medicine (6 years course) Russian, English or French Medium

Dentistry (5 years course) Russian, English or French Medium

Pharmacy (5 years course) Russian, English or French Medium

Postgraduate education in more than 100 specialties (Russian or English

Medium):

Internship (1 year course)

Clinical residency (2-5 years course)

PhD (3 years course)Average tuition fees depending on university, city, specialty and language of studies:

2000-2500 USD (Russian Medium) / 3000-4500 USD (English or French Medium) per 1

academic year

Medical specialties

Management (Russian or English Medium), Economics (Russian or English

Medium), Banking and Finance, Accounting, Analysis and Audit,

Marketing, Commerce and 20 other economic specialties.Courses duration:

Bachelor’s Degree - 4 years

Master’s Degree - 2 years

PhD - 3 years

Average tuition fees depending on university, city, specialty and language of

studies varies from 2000 to 3500 USD per academic year

Economic specialties

Information Systems and Technologies, Informational Security, Computer Engineering,

Electronics, Nanotechnologies, Telecommunications and Communication Systems, and

more than 50 other specialties;

Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electro Technologies, Electric Power

Supply and more than 30 other specialties; Architecture, Civil and Industrial Engineering,

Project Design Restoration, Design, Water and Heat Supply Engineering,

Production of Building Materials, Units and Constructions and more than 30 other

specialties; Oil and Gas Engineering, Mining, Geology, Exploration and Prospecting of

Subterranean Waters, Oil and Gas Fields and Minerals and more than 30 other specialties;

Piloting, Aircraft Engines and Power Generating Systems, Airport Complex

Management, Air Navigation, Air Navigation Maintenance; Aviation management and more

than 30 other specialties; Ship Navigation, Shipbuilding, Technical Operation of Ships and

Shipping Equipment, Transport Terminals and more than 30 other specialties;

Veterinary Medicine; Agronomy, Agricultural Engineering, Agricultural Production and

Processing, Forestry, Ecology and more than 30 other specialties;

Refrigeration, Food Technology and Production, Food and Nutrition, Biotechnology,

Bread, Fish, Dairy Products and Meat Production and more than 30 other specialties.

Courses duration:

Bachelor’s Degree - 4 years

Specialist’s qualification / Engineer – 5 years

Master’s Degree - 2 years

PhD - 3 years

Average tuition fees depending on university, city, specialty and language of studies varies

from 2000 to 3000 USD per academic year

Engineering and technical specialties

International Relations, Law, Journalism, PR, Advertising, Political Studies,

Tourism, Physical Education and Sport, Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology,

Psychology, Pedagogy and Psychology, Linguistics, Cinema and Television

Direction and 30 other specialties.Courses duration:

Bachelor’s Degree - 4 years

Master’s Degree - 2 years

PhD - 3 years

Average tuition fees depending on university, city, specialty and language of

studies varies from 2000 to 3000 USD per academic year

Humanitarian and classical specialties

English Medium programs:Medical specialties: General Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Clinical Residency in more than 30

specialties;

Bachelor's Degree: Management (International business), Fundamental informatics and Information

Technology (IT/ Computer studies), Economics, International relations, Oil and Gas engineering, Civil

Engineering (Construction);

Master's Degree: Management, International Business Development, International Marketing

Management, Business Development and Innovation in International Context, Civil Engineering,

Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Building, Energy Technology, Power Plant Engineering, Electric

Power Engineering, Innovative Technologies in Metallurgy and material Science, Mesoscopics and

Advanced Materials, Microelectronics Communication Systems, Intelligent Systems, Intelligent

Systems, Advanced Dynamics of Discrete and Continuum Systems, Supercomputer Technologies and

High Performance, Computing, Mathematics and Computer Science, Neurobiology.

French Medium programs:Medical specialties: General Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy.

Programs taught in English or French

No international language tests required (e.g., IELTS, TOEFL, CAE, DALF, TCF etc.). Candidates have

an interview to check their language competency upon arrival.Russian language course is an integral and important part of the curriculum. Knowledge of Russian language

is essential for international students in Russia for everyday life, practicing in Russian hospitals and

companies, communication in and outside the university, and for comprehensive use of the millions of pieces

of educational literature available throughout the whole period of study.

The list of English Medium and French Medium programs may be changed annually according to educational

market requirements. In order to ascertain whether there is a possibility to have a different medium of

instruction, and to enquire about a specialty, which is not featured on this list, please contact us by the

following E-mail: EDUCATION@RACUS.RU

To study in RUSSIAN MEDIUM foreign students enter Foundation Course in their

1st year of studies. Foundation Course is a specialized educational program that

lasts 1 academic year (7-10 months), in the course of which students learn

Russian language and other subjects depending on the future specialty

(mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, informatics, geography, history,

literature). At the end of the academic year students have final examinations.

Students, who successfully pass the exams, receive Certificate of Foundation

Course graduation, which gives student the right to enter any Russian state

university.

To study in ENGLISH OR FRENCH MEDIUM, students don't have to study at the

Foundation Course. In this case students enter directly the 1st year of studies at

the university at chosen specialty.

Foundation Course

Russian Degrees are recognized as per the regulations of WDME

/WHO/UNESCO/IMED and many other major international and local

bodies and organizations in higher education.

World-wide recognition

of the Russian Degrees

PhD

3 years

Master’s Degree

2 years

Bachelor’s Degree

4 years

Specialist’s

qualification /

Engineer

5 years

European Diploma Supplement (Bologna declaration on the creation of a European Higher

Education Area)

All students are provided with accommodation in a

student hostel, located within the university campus. In

every hostel room 2-3 people are accommodated. Hostels

are usually mixed, but boys and girls live in separate rooms.

Hostels are equipped with furniture and necessary bedding;

there are usually 2 kitchens on every floor, so that students

can cook without any problems. A broad variety of food

products from all over the world that you find in food stores

and supermarkets gives foreign citizens an excellent

opportunity to stick to the same food they were accustomed

to at home.

Internet access is available in all Universities and hostels

(as well as in the cafes, taxi etc.)

University libraries as well as study books are available free

of charge

The average cost of accommodation in the University hostel

/ hotel-type hostel (one bed in a 2-3 bedded room) per 1 year

is 100-1000 USD, (i.e. 10-100 USD per month) depending on

the con-ditions, type of the student hostel, University and

city.

The cost of life and health insurance is 160 USD for 1 year

depending on the program and city of study.

The average food and other expenses (transport, telephone,

etc.) are 300 USD per month de-pending on the city of

studies.

Accommodation

Have a snowball fight

Visit the Kremlin in Moscow

Lace up and go ice skating

Celebrate Russian national

holidays / festivals

Play in a hockey team

Invite friends to a tea party

with Russian pancakes on a

cold day

Celebrate the New Year in

Russian style with Ded Moroz

and his granddaughter Snow

Maiden

Enjoy club life

Experience White Nights in

Saint-Petersburg

Visit a museum

Relax on the Russian nature

Participate in sports

competitions

Go to a theater / opera / ballet

Top leisure activities

for students in Russia

Types of activities of organization «RACUS»:•Carrying out certain functions of the international departments of the group of Russian universities and their

representation abroad including holding of educational exhibitions, seminars and conferences;

•Enrollment of foreign citizens wishing to study in the universities and supervision of students during the whole

period of studies at the chosen specialty (5-7 years);

•Preparation and execution of joint educational projects run by Russian and foreign higher education

establishments

All services provided by organization RACUS for foreign citizens IN RUSSIA are free of charge except for actual

expenses for students’ arrival organizing and admission for studies at Russian State Universities.

RACUS association of Russian state universities

The name of organization «RACUS» is

an abbreviation of its four departments:

Arabic

Asian

African

American

CIS and

Europe

Russian-Centre for

University

Services

61 countries having RACUS representative offices

10 offices in the European part of Russia

20 Russian state universities

RACUS group of more than 20 top Russian state universities

Year of foundation – 1991 Head office – St.Petersburg, Russia

Admission period: from the 1st of MARCH till 1st of

OCTOBER (SEPTEMBER intake)

Admissions

Confirmation of admission takes no more than 5 days.

University entry requirements applicable in the home-country of the

candidate are valid for entering Russian state universities.

NO IELTS, NO TOEFL, NO English test, NO entrance exams.

The documents to be submitted by the candidate:

Application

form

Passport

copy

Higher Secondary

School Certificate copy

(with transcript)

Our contacts

Central office of

RACUS association in Russia:28, Bld.13, Karpovka river emb.,

Saint-Petersburg. 197022

Тel: +7 (812) 234-49-36

234-39-36, 234-46-59

Mob: +7 969 717 0055

E-mail: education@racus.ru

Skype: RACUS-Deputy-Director-General