Studying in Russia: the whole path

The path, stage by stage

1. 1

   Stage 1

   Decide what and where

   Choosing a university and a programme

   We haven't covered this yet.

2. 2

   Stage 2

   Language question

   Do you need Russian, and how much

   On this site

   Russian language
3. 3

   Stage 3

   Apply

   Applications, quotas and state scholarships

   We haven't covered this yet.

4. 4

   Stage 4

   Invitation and visa

   From acceptance letter to a study visa

   On this site

   Russian visas and residence in 2026
5. 5

   Stage 5

   Money

   Tuition, living costs, and how to pay from abroad

   On this site

   Cost of living in Russia 2026Money in Russia: the Mir card guide
6. 6

   Stage 6

   Arrival

   Registration, dormitory or renting, first week

   On this site

   Living in Russia in 2026: the full guide
7. 7

   Stage 7

   Settling in

   Bank card, SIM, transport, finding your people

   On this site

   Money in Russia: the Mir card guideLiving in Russia in 2026: the full guide