8 private universities in Russia in 2026
The private universities in Russia offer often more specialised programs with personalised support and modern facilities.
8 private universities
Russia has private institutions bringing academic diversity and programs adapted to student needs and the professional job market.
Moscow University Touro
A private Moscow institute born from a partnership with Touro University, focused on international business.
Nevsky Institute of Language and Culture
Private institute in St. Petersburg, founded in 1996, specializing in languages and cultural exchange.
Innopolis University
A private Russian university devoted to IT and robotics, teaching exclusively in English.
St. Petersburg Academy of Management and Economics
Private university in St. Petersburg specializing in management, economics and service technologies.
Moscow International University
One of Moscow's first private non-state universities, generalist in profile and open to international students.
National University of Science and Technology MISIS
Leading research university in Moscow specializing in metallurgy, materials science and digital technologies.
Russian New University
Private Moscow university founded in 1991, known for programs in economics, management, law and technology.
Sergey Witte University of Moscow
A private Moscow university dating back to 1993 (MIEMP), specialized in economics, law and management.