^{How much does higher education for foreigners in the Russian Federation cost?}

Studying at a Russian university on a contract basis is an optimum combination of a price and quality: international students gain fundamental knowledge and prestigious diplomas for a very reasonable price. The tuition fees of Russian universities may be different, but in any case, it is lower than in Europe or in other countries.

At the same time, the quality of Russian education is as fine as European one. The Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation determines the minimum tuition fee – it cannot be less than the amount invested in education per student by the state. Certainly, tuition fees of Russian universities depends on the specific curriculum, its duration and the institution where the training will take place.

In addition, household spending in Russia (housing, food, transportation, medical insurance and others) is lower than in many countries. Full-time international students are offered a variety of benefits, the same as Russian students. Some Russian universities sometimes encourage talented students and give them discounts on tuition.

^{How much does it cost to get a Bachelor's degree in Russia}

After completing four-years-undergraduate programmes, students receive a bachelor's degree and a diploma of higher education. After that, students can continue their studies and take a Master programme. Training on full-time department of the Bachelor's Degree costs approximately 120-140 thousand rubles ($ 2,100-2,400)^* per year. The minimum cost is 67 thousand rubles ($1200) per year; the maximum – 380 thousand rubles (about $6600) per year.

^{How much does it cost to get a Specialist’s degree in a Russian University?}

^{Specialist’s degree is awarded after at least five years of training. It has more of practical focus in comparison to a Bachelor.}

^{The cost of training on the full-time department of the Specialist’s degree is about 150-170 thousand rubles (2600-3000 dollars)* per year on average. The minimum cost is 68 thousand rubles ($ 1,200) per year. The maximum is 430 thousand rubles ($ 7,500) per year.}

The cost of studying a Specialist degree in a medical university in Russia is on average 220-250 thousand rubles ($3,800-4,300) per year.

^{How much does it cost to get a Master’s degree in a Russian University?}

Master’s degree is awarded after two years of training and provides a deeper knowledge of the chosen major of studies. You can apply for a Master programme if you have either Bachelor’s or Specialist’s degree.

Training on the full-time department of Master’s degree on average costs 160-180 thousand rubles ($2,700-3,000)^* per year. The minimal cost is 82 thousand rubles (about $1,400) per year. Maximum – 450 thousand rubles ($7,800) per year.

^{How much does a Postgraduate study cost in a Russian University?}

Studies in postgraduate programmes last at least three years. Graduates with Master or Specialist degree can apply for a postgraduate programme, if they are interested in research and teaching. After the defense of the thesis, graduate students are awarded the degree of Candidate of Science (PhD).

Training on the full-time department of the post-graduate course costs on average 200-220 thousand rubles ($3440-3800)^* per year. The minimum cost is 72 thousand rubles ($1,240) per year. The maximum – 250 thousand rubles ($4,300) per year.

^{How much does the training at the Preparatory Department of the Russian university}