Higher Study in Russia

Scholarship in Russia

Student Visa for Russia

The Degrees are

1. Full diploma course.

2. Bachelor's Degree Program.

3. Master's Degree Program.

4. PhD Program.

Semester Offer

Most universities offer two semesters in one academic year.

1. Semester 1: September to January.

2. Semester 2: February to June.

Requirements for Bachelor's Program

A. Academic

1. At least 12 years of education (HSC equivalent).

B. Language Proficiency

In Russia, the medium of instruction is Russian language. So, a compulsory pre-academic language of education is needed to study in Russia.

3. For more information please visit Russian Center of Science & Culture site.

C. Course Length

1. Bachelor's Degree: Normally requires 4 to 5 years  of full-time study.

Requirements for Master's Program

A. Academic

1. You must have had 16 years of education.

B. Language Proficiency

In Russia, the medium of instruction is Russian language. So, a compulsory pre-academic language of education is needed to study in Russia.

3. For more information please visit Russian Center of Science & Culture site.

C. Course Length

1. Master's Degree: Normally requires 2 years  of full-time study.

2. Doctoral Degree: Normally requires 3 to 4 years of full-time study.

Subjects for Bachelor's & Master's Program

Accounting, Aerospace Engineering, Architecture, Arts, Biology, Centre for the Sociology of Culture, Chemistry, Civil Engineering, Computer Science, Cybernetics, Cultural anthropology, Earth Sciences, Ecology, Economics, Electrical Engineering, Electro-technical complexes and systems, Finance, Folklore studies, Geography and Ecology, Geology, History, Industrial engineering, Informational, measuring and control systems, Institute of Languages, Institute of Oriental Studies, International Relations and Political Science, Journalism and Sociology, Law, Machinery and equipment, Management, Mechanics and Mathematics, Medicine, Musical Art, Optics, Pedagogy, Pharmacy, Philology, Physics, Political science, Psychology, Radio engineering, Russian language, Russian literature, Sociolinguistics, Sociology, Statistics and Econometrics, Theatre etc.

Expenses

A. Tuition Fees in $US

1. Bachelor's level: It depends on departments. The average tuition fee is $US4600 to $US8000 per annum.

2. Master's level: It also depends on departments. The average tuition fee is $US4600 to $US9000 per annum.

B. Living & Other Expense in $US

1. Accommodation: $US35 to $US104 per month.

2. Food: $US150 to $US200 per month.

3. Transport: $US5 to $US10 per month.

4. Medical insurance: $US6 to $US11 per month.

Other Information

A. Medical Insurance

1. All individuals who plan to stay in Russia for three months or longer must undergo a medical examination (including an HIV Blood Test) and obtain a certificate indicating that their health permits them to stay in the Russian climate.

2. The health certificate must be issued by an official medical institution of the visitor’s country of residence. English or Russian translation of the certificate is required.

3. The HIV test should be completed no earlier than a month before entering Russia.

B. Working in Russia:

Only with a work permit students are legally allowed to work in Russia up to 20 hours per week during school term. In Russia, foreign students are allowed to work during summer vacations.

C. Jobs in Russia

1. It is not very easy to find part time jobs or work in Russia for a foreign student. Some of the students have been able to get work as cleaner, hotel boy, waiters or cooks` helpers and at some fast food stalls, babysitter. There are few who work at nightclubs and discos etc.

2. Average wages is $US13 per hour from part time job in Russia

D. How to Apply to The University

1. Check with the departments to see if there is a closing date for your application.

2. You should write directly to the Institution's Admission Office for detailed application information and forms.

3. You can also download application form from university website.

4. Some universities have an on-line application facility.

5. Admission Office will inform you about the documentation, translation, and visa requirements.

5. You should start at least one year in advance to compile the necessary information and documentation.

6. The decision of the institution is usually announced within approximately six to eight months of the application deadline.

E. Supporting Documents

1. Completed Application Form

2. Official English version of all educational documents including marks sheets.

3. A letter of acceptance issued by school.

4.  School/College leaving certificate.

5. One or more letters of recommendation.

6. Certificate of Russian Language Proficiency Test.

7. Photocopy of your passport.

F. Credit Transfer Facility

1. Students may apply for credit transfer program at undergraduate or postgraduate level in Russia.

2. The maximum amount of credit that may be granted normally is not greater than 50% of the course.

3. Most of the Russian universities consider minimum "B" grade for acceptance.

4. You have to submit the following documents

to your target university:

a. Your application form for the Undergraduate or Postgraduate coursework program.

b. Official copies of your academic transcript.

c. Also include an official letter from head of the school/department of your university, from where you have already completed the courses.

d. Detailed course outlines (Official Copy) including subject descriptions, methods of teaching and assessment, reading lists, number of hours of teaching etc.

e. The academic level you are studying (e.g. First Year, Second Year etc.).

f. How many credits you have completed.

g. An explanation of the grading system used at your institution.

h. Information on the total units of study requirement ( i.e. how many credits are required) for the completion of the degree.

G. Scholarships

1. There is a huge number of scholarship available on International Scholarship Database of VarsityAdmission.COM site.

Last Update: June 24 2007 18:53:39