125 public universities in Russia in 2026
The public universities in Russia offer accessible education to as many students as possible, with recognised programs and a strong tradition of academic research.
125 public universities
Russia has public institutions offering a wide range of programs, often with government-regulated fees and a strong tradition of academic research.
Buryat State Academy of Agriculture
Public agricultural academy in Ulan-Ude, founded in 1931, a major agro-veterinary school in eastern Siberia.
Vologda State Dairy Farming Academy
A public academy in Vologda-Molochnoye, founded by N. V. Vereshchagin, pioneer of Russia's dairy industry.
Moscow State Academy of Physical Culture
Public sports academy of the Moscow region, founded in 1977, located in Malakhovka-Lyubertsy.
Tchaikovsky State Institute of Physical Culture
Public institute of physical culture in Tchaikovsky (Perm Krai), founded in 1980, focused on sport and rehabilitation.
Saratov State Academy of Law
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
Major sports academy in Kazan, heir to the 2013 Universiade, training professionals in sport and tourism.
Amur State Medical Academy
Public medical academy in Blagoveshchensk, founded in 1952, the medical school of the Amur region.
Northern Ossetian State Academy of Medicine
Public medical academy in Vladikavkaz, founded in 1939, with a very affordable English-taught MBBS.
Astrakhan State Conservatory
Public conservatory in Astrakhan founded in 1969, a major music school in southern Russia.
Kazan State Conservatory
Public conservatory in Kazan founded in 1945, named after composer N. G. Zhiganov.
Ural State Conservatory
The Urals' oldest conservatory, founded in 1934 in Yekaterinburg, dedicated to music and the performing arts.
Petrozavodsk State Conservatory
Karelia's public conservatory, founded in 1967 and named after Glazunov, with prize winners of the Tchaikovsky Competition.
Saint Petersburg Rimsky-Korsakov State Conservatory
Founded in 1862, Russia's oldest conservatory and cradle of the legendary Russian piano school.
Kazan State University of Culture and Arts
A public university in Kazan dedicated to the arts, culture, creative industries and tourism.
Kemerovo State Institute of Culture
Public institute of culture in Kemerovo training professionals in arts, performing arts, film and creative industries in Siberia.
Moscow State Institute of Culture
Russia's leading institution for cultural and arts professions, founded in 1930 in Moscow.
St. Petersburg State University for Culture and Arts
Major public institute of culture and arts in St. Petersburg, founded in 1918, training cultural professionals.
St Petersburg State Institute of Film and Television
Founded in 1918, GIKiT trains film and television professionals in St. Petersburg, Russia.
Russian State Institute of Performing Arts
Founded in 1779 in St. Petersburg, the oldest theatre institute in Russia.
Far East State Agrarian University
Public agrarian university in Blagoveshchensk, founded in 1950, the agricultural leader of the Russian Far East.
Izhevsk State Agricultural Academy
A public agricultural academy in Izhevsk, Udmurtia, dedicated to agronomy, livestock and rural technologies.
Bryansk State Academy of Agriculture
Public agricultural academy in Bryansk training specialists for the agro-industry of southwestern Russia.
Yaroslavl State Academy of Agriculture
A public agricultural academy in Yaroslavl training agronomists, engineers and veterinarians for central Russia.
Kazan State Agricultural University
Public agricultural university in Kazan, heir to faculties founded in 1922, serving Tatarstan's agriculture.