University fees in Russia in 2026
A detailed analysis of the tuition fees of the 133 institutions in Russia that published their fees: bachelor, master, doctorate, public vs private.
Fee summary in Russia
According to our data, the average bachelor fee in Russia is 239,055 RUB per year, for the 27 universities that published their fees. Costs vary considerably by institution, field of study and public or private status.
The most attractive bachelor fee starts at 15,040 RUB per year, with a maximum observed of 450,000 RUB per year. This range illustrates the gap that can exist between public institutions and private schools.
Fees by study level
Bachelor's degree
Based on 27 universities
From
15,040
RUB
Average
239,055
RUB
Up to
450,000
RUB
Master's degree
Based on 11 universities
From
128,600
RUB
Average
307,582
RUB
Up to
700,000
RUB
Doctorate
Based on 1 university
From
665,000
RUB
Average
665,000
RUB
Up to
665,000
RUB
Public vs Private — Bachelor fees
Average bachelor fee
Minimum bachelor fee
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Cheapest universitiesFrequently asked questions about fees in Russia
How much does a bachelor's degree cost in Russia?
A bachelor's degree in Russia costs between 15,040 and 450,000 RUB per year, with an average of 239,055 RUB, depending on the institution and field.
Are public universities cheaper in Russia?
Yes, generally. On average, a bachelor's degree costs 237,865 RUB at a public university versus 270,000 RUB in the private sector, a difference of 13.5%.
How much does a master's or doctorate cost in Russia?
For a master's, fees range from 128,600 to 700,000 RUB per year. A doctorate costs between 665,000 and 665,000 RUB per year.
Do these amounts include all fees?
No. The fees shown correspond to the tuition announced by the institutions. Application, housing, living and insurance costs remain the student's responsibility and vary by city and lifestyle.
Universities included in this analysis
The 133 universities in Russia that published their minimum bachelor fees. Only the first 30 are shown — use the button to reveal more.
Herzen State Pedagogical University of Russia
Samara State Technical University
Ural State Conservatory
Tver State University
Smolensk State University
Blagoveshchensk State Pedagogical University
Kemerovo State Institute of Culture
Tomsk State University of Architecture and Building
Amur State University of Humanities and Pedagogy
Kaluga State University
Bryansk State University
Ryazan State Agrotechnological University
Far East State Agrarian University
Russian New University
Lipetsk State Pedagogical University named after P. P. Semyonov-Tyan-Shansky
Altai State University of Agriculture
Tula State University
Rybinsk State Aviation Technical University
Nizhny Novgorod State University of Architecture and Civil Engineering
Kaliningrad State Technical University
Maikop State Technological University
Akmullah Bashkir State Pedagogical University
Khakas State University
Yaroslavl State Academy of Agriculture
Izhevsk State Agricultural Academy
Gorsky State Agrarian University
Saint Petersburg Rimsky-Korsakov State Conservatory
Yaroslavl State University
Kabardino-Balkarian State Agricultural Academy