Study in Russia

Russia is a country which never ceases to amaze one.  The subject of many movies; it has an air of mystery and romance surrounding it. Often in James Bond movies Russians are shown as technologically advanced enemies. Rich and diverse culture, beautiful landscape and fascinating history are some features of this incredible place. Another aspect of Russia is its educational institutions which are famous for their excellent standard of education and attract a large number of foreign students every year.

Requirements for Studying in Russia

In order to study in Russia one must be proficient in Russian language and that is why a foreign student has to learn the Russian language for one year as pre university training. Some institutes and universities in Russia do offer a choice of language between Russian and English even for courses in medicine and engineering.

In order to apply for admission, you need to look for the university which is offering the courses you want to study. You can then apply online by filling in the admission form. After that you need to scan the documents the university requires. Once the university receives the documents and approves of them, it will send you an invitation to study in Russia. After that you can apply for a student’s visa by contacting the Russian embassy with the invitation application from the university. The process of attaining a visa to study in Russia is smooth and hassle free.

The universities and institutes in Russia offer under graduate, post graduate and diploma courses in every discipline. The universities offer MBBS, Engineering, Bachelor’s and Master’s in Business Administration, courses in Law as well as degrees in science and technology. Scientific research, Russian medicine and space and aviation are some research topics very popular among foreign students. There are around forty eight medical colleges in Russia some of them are the best in the world. With advanced teaching systems and the modern teaching methods and use of up to date and sophisticated technology, the engineering and computer institutes in the country lead the institutes of the rest of the world.

Advantages of Studying in Russia

The biggest advantage a student gets is that the fee structure of the universities and institutes in Russia is quite low as compared to other countries such as U.K, USA and some European countries. Even the fee of major courses like MBBS, Business studies, computer sciences and engineering is quite reasonable and affordable. The second advantage you can get when you study in Russia is that a degree from a Russian university is recognized by the World Health Organization, UNESCO, CEPES, European Commission and the Council of Europe. In short due to the high standard of education the degrees conferred by the Russian universities are accepted and acknowledged anywhere in the world.

Due to the low cost of living, the living expenses in Russia are low as well. The students whether local or foreign are issued identity cards and they can avail fabulous discounts by showing these identity cards. For instance the students can get opera tickets, museum tickets and tickets of various cultural events for a low price if they show their ID cards. Accommodation is no problem in Russia and those foreign students who intend to study in Russia can choose between sharing an apartment with a Russian family and living in university dorms. Either way they can have first hand experience of the Russian culture as there are no separate dorms for foreign students. This also is the best way to learn and enhance your grasp over the Russian language. The students can work while studying in Russia but until they learn the language, the chances of finding work are quite slim.

Studying in Russia is a lifetime experience, an opportunity which should not be missed at any cost.

Last modified: 2011-09-20 00:25:32