Guide · updated September 2026
Best Universities in Russia
We compared 56 universities in Russia — typical tuition is ₹3.86 L a year.
Universities56
Typical tuition₹3.86 Lmedian, per year
Tuition range₹1.76 L – ₹8.4 Llowest course fee
Cities51
Quick verdict
Which one is best depends on what you measure — here is the leader on each.
Top 24 — Best Universities in Russia
Universities with a Times Higher Education world rank come first (0 of the 56 here have one), then the rest by number of courses offered.
Astrakhan State Medical University
Astrakhan, Astrakhan Oblast, Russia
from ₹3.38 L/yrTuition
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Dagestan State Medical University
Makhachkala, Republic of Dagestan, Russia
from ₹3.36 L/yrTuition
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Far Eastern Federal University
Vladivostok, Primorsky Krai, Russia
from ₹3.36 L/yrTuition
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Kabardino Balkarian State University
Nalchik, Kabardino-Balkarian Republic, Russia
from ₹4.62 L/yrTuition
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Kemerovo State Medical University
Kemerovo, Kemerovo Oblast, Russia
from ₹3.61 L/yrTuition
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At a glance
The first 8 side by side.
| University | City | World rank | Tuition from | Courses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSE University | Moscow | — | ₹4.32 L | 3 |
| National Research Tomsk State University | Tomsk | — | ₹3.69 L | 2 |
| National Research Nuclear University MEPhI | Moscow | — | ₹4.42 L | 1 |
| Nizhny Novgorod State Medical University | Nizhny Novgorod | — | ₹4.16 L | 1 |
| Altai State Medical University | Barnaul, Altai Krai | — | ₹3.86 L | — |
| Astrakhan State Medical University | Astrakhan, Astrakhan Oblast | — | ₹3.38 L | — |
| Bashkir State Medical University | Ufa, Bashkortostan | — | ₹3.36 L | — |
| Belgorod State University | Belgorod, Belgorod Oblast | — | ₹4.12 L | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which are the best universities in Russia?
Based on the current catalogue, the leading options here are HSE University, National Research Tomsk State University, National Research Nuclear University MEPhI, Nizhny Novgorod State Medical University, Altai State Medical University. Universities with a Times Higher Education world rank are listed first, then the rest by number of courses offered.
How much does it cost to study in Russia?
Across 55 universities with published fees, the typical (median) lowest tuition is about ₹3.86 L a year, ranging from ₹1.76 L to ₹8.4 L. Living costs are extra.
Which is the cheapest university in Russia?
Omsk State Medical University has the lowest published tuition in this list. Courses from ₹1.76 L a year.
How many universities are covered?
56 universities match this guide; the top 24 are shown.
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