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Cost of Studying in Russia: Tuition Statistics
The median yearly tuition for international bachelor's students in Russia is 1,919 USD, with the middle half of programs charging between 1,861 USD and 2,321 USD. These figures are computed from 264 programs at 7 universities in Russia listed on Global Admissions; 100% are taught in English.
Data as of September 1, 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.
Cheapest degree programs in Russia
The lowest published international tuition on Global Admissions for Russia right now — each links to the live program.
Quick answers
Can I study in English in Russia?
Yes — all 264 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 September 1, 2026.
Is Russia affordable for international students?
A quarter of bachelor's programs in Russia charge 1,861 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 264 degree programs that7 universities in Russia list on Global Admissions, as of September 1, 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, September 1, 2026".