Russia — university guide
The 133 universities in Russia in 2026
An informative guide to the 133 higher education institutions in Russia: international rankings, tuition fees, programs and practical information for your orientation.
133
Universities
125
Public
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Private
#488
Best ranking
Kazan Federal University
15,040 RUB
Min bachelor fee
61
Programs
Bachelor fee range in Russia
Based on the 27 universities in Russia that published their fees.
Min15,040 RUBMax450,000 RUB
Universities in Russia: public, private, rankings, fees and programs
125
Public universities
The public institutions in Russia
125universities
8
Private universities
The private institutions in Russia
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8
Best universities
Ranked by overall average
8universities
27
The cheapest
Universities with the lowest fees
27universities
133
University fees
Tuition fee analysis
133universities
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Programs
Fields offered in Russia
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List of universities in Russia in 2026
133 universities listedBuryat State Academy of Agriculture
Public7 7 programs· Public agricultural academy in Ulan-Ude, founded in 1931, a major agro-veterinary school in eastern Siberia.
Vologda State Dairy Farming Academy
Public10 10 programs· A public academy in Vologda-Molochnoye, founded by N. V. Vereshchagin, pioneer of Russia's dairy industry.
Moscow State Academy of Physical Culture
Public4 4 programs· Public sports academy of the Moscow region, founded in 1977, located in Malakhovka-Lyubertsy.
Tchaikovsky State Institute of Physical Culture
Public4 4 programs· Public institute of physical culture in Tchaikovsky (Perm Krai), founded in 1980, focused on sport and rehabilitation.
Saratov State Academy of Law
Public4 4 programs· Public law academy in Saratov, founded in 1931, one of Russia's leading law schools.
Volga Region State Academy of Physical Culture, Sport and Tourism
Public5 5 programs· Major sports academy in Kazan, heir to the 2013 Universiade, training professionals in sport and tourism.
Amur State Medical Academy
Public5 5 programs· Public medical academy in Blagoveshchensk, founded in 1952, the medical school of the Amur region.
Northern Ossetian State Academy of Medicine
Public5 5 programs· Public medical academy in Vladikavkaz, founded in 1939, with a very affordable English-taught MBBS.
Astrakhan State Conservatory
Public1 1 program· Public conservatory in Astrakhan founded in 1969, a major music school in southern Russia.
Kazan State Conservatory
Public2 2 programs· Public conservatory in Kazan founded in 1945, named after composer N. G. Zhiganov.
Ural State Conservatory
Public3 3 programs· The Urals' oldest conservatory, founded in 1934 in Yekaterinburg, dedicated to music and the performing arts.
Petrozavodsk State Conservatory
Public1 1 program· Karelia's public conservatory, founded in 1967 and named after Glazunov, with prize winners of the Tchaikovsky Competition.
Saint Petersburg Rimsky-Korsakov State Conservatory
Public1 1 program· Founded in 1862, Russia's oldest conservatory and cradle of the legendary Russian piano school.
Moscow University Touro
Private10 10 programs· A private Moscow institute born from a partnership with Touro University, focused on international business.
Kazan State University of Culture and Arts
Public11 11 programs· A public university in Kazan dedicated to the arts, culture, creative industries and tourism.
Kemerovo State Institute of Culture
Public6 6 programs· Public institute of culture in Kemerovo training professionals in arts, performing arts, film and creative industries in Siberia.
Moscow State Institute of Culture
Public12 12 programs· Russia's leading institution for cultural and arts professions, founded in 1930 in Moscow.
St. Petersburg State University for Culture and Arts
Public6 6 programs· Major public institute of culture and arts in St. Petersburg, founded in 1918, training cultural professionals.
St Petersburg State Institute of Film and Television
Public4 4 programs· Founded in 1918, GIKiT trains film and television professionals in St. Petersburg, Russia.
Nevsky Institute of Language and Culture
Private6 6 programs· Private institute in St. Petersburg, founded in 1996, specializing in languages and cultural exchange.
Russian State Institute of Performing Arts
Public1 1 program· Founded in 1779 in St. Petersburg, the oldest theatre institute in Russia.
Far East State Agrarian University
Public6 6 programs· Public agrarian university in Blagoveshchensk, founded in 1950, the agricultural leader of the Russian Far East.
Izhevsk State Agricultural Academy
Public9 9 programs· A public agricultural academy in Izhevsk, Udmurtia, dedicated to agronomy, livestock and rural technologies.
Bryansk State Academy of Agriculture
Public6 6 programs· Public agricultural academy in Bryansk training specialists for the agro-industry of southwestern Russia.