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Cost of Studying in Russia: Tuition Statistics
The median yearly tuition for international bachelor's students in Russia is 2,020 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 1,959 USD and 2,443 USD. These figures are computed from 149 programs at 7 universities in Russia listed on Global Admissions; 100% are taught in English.
Data as of August 11, 2026 · all amounts in USD · refreshed as our data changes
Tuition in Russia by degree level
The 25th–75th percentile range shows what the middle half of programs charge — a more honest picture than a single average.
| Degree | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's | 1,959 USD | 2,020 USD | 2,443 USD | 74 |
| Master's | 2,375 USD | 2,375 USD | 2,645 USD | 74 |
Cheapest degree programs in Russia
The lowest published international tuition on Global Admissions for Russia right now — each links to the live program.
| Program | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Master in 33.02.01 Фармация | Crimea Federal University | Master's | 3 USD |
| Master in 38.05.02 Specialitet | Crimea Federal University | Master's | 624 USD |
| Master in 38.03.02 Менеджмент | Crimea Federal University | Master's | 735 USD |
| Bachelor in 44.03.01 Педагогическое образование | Crimea Federal University | Bachelor's | 747 USD |
| Bachelor in 44 03 01 Bakalavriat 8 (master) | Crimea Federal University | Bachelor's | 747 USD |
| Master in 38 04 02 Magistratura 2 2 | Crimea Federal University | Master's | 918 USD |
Quick answers
Can I study in English in Russia?
Yes — all 149 degree programs in Russia on Global Admissions are taught entirely in English.
How many universities in Russia accept international students?
7 universities in Russia list programs open to international applicants on Global Admissions as of August 11, 2026.
Is Russia affordable for international students?
A quarter of bachelor's programs in Russia charge 1,959 USD per year or less, and the cheapest listed program starts at 3 USD . Compare against other countries on the tuition statistics table .
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Methodology
All figures are computed from the 149 degree programs that 7 universities in Russia list on Global Admissions, as of August 11, 2026. Tuition quartiles use the yearly tuition each university publishes for international students, converted to USD; programs without published tuition are excluded from quartiles but counted in totals. "English-taught" counts programs whose language of instruction is English. Cite as: "Global Admissions data, August 11, 2026".