Guide · updated September 2026
Cheapest Universities in Russia
We compared 55 universities in Russia — typical tuition is ₹3.86 L a year.
Universities55
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 — Cheapest Universities in Russia
Ordered by lowest published tuition.
North-Eastern Federal University
Yakutsk, Sakha Republic (Yakutia), Russia
from ₹2.73 L/yrTuition
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Yaroslavl State Medical Academy
Yaroslavl, Yaroslavl Oblast, Russia
from ₹2.94 L/yrTuition
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Far Eastern Federal University
Vladivostok, Primorsky Krai, Russia
from ₹3.36 L/yrTuition
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Dagestan State Medical University
Makhachkala, Republic of Dagestan, Russia
from ₹3.36 L/yrTuition
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Astrakhan State Medical University
Astrakhan, Astrakhan Oblast, Russia
from ₹3.38 L/yrTuition
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Ogarev Mordovia State University
Saransk, Republic of Mordovia, Russia
from ₹3.48 L/yrTuition
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Rostov State Medical University
Rostov-on-Don, Rostov Oblast, Russia
from ₹3.57 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omsk State Medical University | Omsk, Omsk Oblast | — | ₹1.76 L | — |
| Chuvash State University | Cheboksary, Chuvash Republic | — | ₹2.22 L | — |
| North-Eastern Federal University | Yakutsk, Sakha Republic (Yakutia) | — | ₹2.73 L | — |
| Penza State Medical University | Penza, Penza Oblast | — | ₹2.85 L | — |
| Yaroslavl State Medical Academy | Yaroslavl, Yaroslavl Oblast | — | ₹2.94 L | — |
| Pacific State Medical University | Vladivostok, Russia | — | ₹3.11 L | — |
| Siberian State Medical University | Tomsk, Tomsk Oblast | — | ₹3.19 L | — |
| Kuban State Medical University | Krasnodar, Krasnodar Krai | — | ₹3.19 L | — |
Frequently asked questions
Which are the best cheapest universities in Russia?
Based on the current catalogue, the leading options here are Omsk State Medical University, Chuvash State University, North-Eastern Federal University, Penza State Medical University, Yaroslavl State Medical Academy. 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?
55 universities match this guide; the top 24 are shown.
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