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Cost of Studying in Russia: Tuition Statistics
The median yearly tuition for international bachelor's students in Russia is 4,520 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 3,850 USD and 5,179 USD. These figures are computed from 7 programs at 7 universities in Russia listed in the Global Admissions catalog; 100% are taught in English.
Data as of July 17, 2026 · all amounts in USD · refreshed as the catalog 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 | 3,850 USD | 4,520 USD | 5,179 USD | 7 |
Cheapest degree programs in Russia
The lowest published international tuition in our Russia catalog right now — each links to the live program.
| Program | University | Degree | Tuition / yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor in MBBS | Crimea Federal University | Bachelor's | 2,735 USD |
| Bachelor in MBBS | Yaroslavl State Medical University | Bachelor's | 3,700 USD |
| Bachelor in MBBS | Mari State University | Bachelor's | 4,000 USD |
| Bachelor in MBBS | Kuban State Medical University | Bachelor's | 4,520 USD |
| Bachelor in MBBS | Ivanovo State Medical Academy | Bachelor's | 4,778 USD |
| Bachelor in MBBS | Bashkir State Medical University | Bachelor's | 5,580 USD |
Quick answers
Can I study in English in Russia?
Yes — 7 of the 7 degree programs in our Russia catalog (100%) are taught entirely in English.
How many universities in Russia accept international students?
7 universities in Russia list programs open to international applicants in the Global Admissions catalog as of July 17, 2026.
Is Russia affordable for international students?
A quarter of bachelor's programs in Russia charge 3,850 USD per year or less, and the cheapest listed program starts at 2,735 USD . Compare against other countries on the tuition statistics table .
Next steps for Russia: browse programs by field of study , upcoming application deadlines , the study-in-Russia guide , or estimate your total cost including living expenses .
Thinking seriously about Russia?
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Methodology
All figures are computed from the 7 degree programs that 7 universities in Russia list in the Global Admissions catalog, as of July 17, 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 catalog data, July 17, 2026".