What are the institutions and advantages you can choose from to study in Russia?

Three major advantages of studying in Russia

Why you choose to study in Russia is first of all related to Russia’s relatively developed higher education environment. According to data from the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), Russian citizens have the highest proportion of higher education in the world, and more than half of its citizens have received higher education. Russia has a very deep accumulation and strong strength in the fields of physics, chemistry, biology, mathematics, machinery, military industry, and computers. Although Russian universities are not ranked high in the world, this is related to the fact that Russian academic circles do not publish many English monographs in European and American journals. In fact, the strength of some Russian majors is very influential in Western academia. In addition, the music and painting of some Russian universities are at the world's top level, and the teaching and scientific research levels of some medical schools are also very high. Some Chinese students choose to study for undergraduate studies at prestigious Russian universities, and then take advantage of the fact that prestigious Russian universities are highly recognized in Europe and the United States, and successfully apply for graduate studies at top prestigious European and American universities.

Secondly, the admission threshold for studying in Russia is low. Russian diplomat in China Viktor Konov said that the doors of Russian schools are open to Chinese students. The admissions standards for Chinese students are almost the lowest in the world. They only need to provide the highest academic certificate from the previous stage. Can apply for admission. Chinese students can study in Russia as long as they have completed high school or above in China. If you don’t have a foundation in Russian, you need to take a preparatory course in Russian first. Generally, as long as you study hard, you can pass the entrance exam to a Russian university and enroll successfully.

In addition, the tuition fees for studying in Russia are much lower than those in European and American countries. In many schools, tuition fees for Chinese students are the same as those for Russian students. The preparatory course costs about US$4,000 per year, the annual tuition for bachelor's and master's degrees ranges from US$5,000 to US$8,000 depending on the discipline, and the tuition for a doctorate is relatively low, about US$4,000 (medical school tuition is slightly higher). Living expenses vary greatly among students, with an average of US$300 per month covering basic room and board. After the Russian economic crisis in 2014, the ruble depreciated sharply, making it more cost-effective to study in Russia.

If you don’t know Russian, you can choose English classes

If you don’t know Russian, you can also study in Russia. In accordance with the development trend of international education, major Russian universities have syllabuses taught entirely in English. On the Study in Russia website, as long as you enter the relevant search parameters (select English as the teaching language), you can easily find the syllabus and choose the school that suits you. Russia's top universities usually regularly send students to study in prestigious European and American universities every year.

Many parents of students may be worried about the safety of studying in Russia. Russia's overall public security is relatively good, and there are no xenophobic organizations like skinheads, but there are still some security risks. For example, in the southwest district of Moscow, where students gather, there will be some robberies targeting East Asian faces. He suggested that Chinese students should try not to go out alone at night. As for life in Russia, Chinese international students need to know more about local cultural customs. For example, Russians like to send flowers very much. They send flowers on major festivals and at the beginning of school. When sending flowers in Russia, only odd numbers are given, not even numbers. In addition, although Russia is very cold in winter, indoor heating is sufficient. Generally, there are places to store coats in the foyer, restaurant, and theater of schools. It is considered impolite to wear a coat when eating or attending class.