Russia is traditionally a country that cares a lot about education, and higher education in Russia is one of the best in the world and is not inferior in quality to that in Great Britain and the United States. According to OECD data, Russia is one of the most educated and well-read countries in the world, which puts it ahead of countries such as Canada, Japan, the USA, and Israel. Each year, Russia receives about 200,000 international students from 170 different countries, and interest in it as an educational destination is growing worldwide.
Scholarship to study in top Russian universities
Do you want to study in Russia without paying fees?
The Russian Government offers a scholarship to about 15,000 international students, with the help of which they can study for free in Russia. In 2017, about 200 student candidates from Bulgaria received this scholarship and are now studying for free at various universities in Russia. Do you want to be one of them? Study Buddy can help you.
You don't know Russian?
It is not a problem to study in Russia.
You don't speak Russian at all or you only have an elementary level? That's not a problem. You can learn it to the required level in preparatory courses for universities in Russia before starting your studies. By applying with the help of Study Buddy, you will receive full support and information to enroll on these courses.
If you do not learn Russian, the universities in Russia also offer some programs in English. To find out if you have the opportunity to study your chosen major in English, contact Study Buddy.
Why choose to study in Russia?
- A wide choice of universities and programs - within the framework of the Russian Government scholarship, you can apply to about 500 universities in 82 different regions - from Kaliningrad to Vladivostok.
- In Russia, you can get deep and fundamental knowledge in many different specialties, but above all, education in Russia is known for its strength in STEM programs (science, technology, engineering, mathematics). Russians are leaders in fields such as space industry, physics, chemistry, programming and many other fields.
- Affordable (or free) tuition fees and living expenses. High level of laboratories, research centers, educational campuses, which does not fall short of Western standards.
- Easy adaptation for foreigners. Russia is a multinational country where more than 200 different peoples live, speaking 100 different languages and professing Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, Judaism and others. Russians traditionally and historically have a good attitude towards Bulgarians and you will not feel out of place.
Frequently asked questions
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- Moscow State University M.V. Lomonosov
- Novosibirsk State University
- St. Petersburg State University
- Tomsk State University
- Moscow Physical and Technical Institute
- Moscow State Technical University H.E. Bauman
- Higher School of Economics
- Moscow State Institute of International Relations
- Kazan Federal University
- Peter the Great Saint Petersburg Polytechnic University
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Apply
In Russia, you can apply within the framework of the scholarship granted by the Russian Government or outside it. The scholarship covers the tuition fees in Russia and if you get it, you can study completely free of charge. Study Buddy can help you apply both within the framework of the Russian Government scholarship and directly to any university and will explain the whole procedure in detail. Learn more about Study Buddy's Russia application service.
Health insurance in Russia It is necessary to have Russian health insurance if you are going to study as an international student there. The price depends on the region and the services it includes, but sample prices are from €50 to €180. Study Buddy will help you purchase Russian health insurance, you can do it online before departure.
Currency In Russia, the currency is rubles. The ruble exchange rate is 38.5 RUB = 1 BGN.
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Sample costs of living in Russia are:
Cost Price Student Room Rent €3-60 Dining in an inexpensive restaurant €6 Bread in a supermarket €0.4 Milk 1l in a supermarket €0.7 Package of eggs 12 pcs in a supermarket €0.6 Public transport ticket €0.3 -
The cost of living in Moscow and St. Petersburg may be slightly higher than the national average.*
Bulgaria has a visa regime with Russia. When you are accepted to a university, it will send you an invitation to apply for a visa, which is done at the Russian embassy. The visa costs €28. Study Buddy will help you in the visa application procedure. Upon arrival in Russia, it is also necessary to submit documents to the migration office. Applying with Study Buddy will give you more information about this.
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