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Undergraduate (e.g. bachelor):
12 courses €2.050 - €5.750  (year)

Postgraduate (e.g. master):
18 courses €2.600 - €4.300  (year)

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Today Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia is one of the leading state higher educational institutions of Russia. It is the only university in the world every year uniting students from 140 countries. The University has a multiprofile structure of faculties and majors, typical for classical universities of the world. More than 77 thousand graduates of the University work in 170 countries, among them more than 5500 holders of PhD and Doctorate degrees. Specialists are prepared in 62 majors and lines of study.

Why study at PFUR?

• International standards of education aimed at training highly-skilled professionals, able to work successfully in different countries of the world.
• Intensive studies of foreign languages giving the opportunity to obtain a qualification of an interpreter alongside the major qualification.
• Wide opportunities of exchange studies and on-job training for students and postgraduates; joint master’s programs with leading universities of Europe, the USA, China and the CIS, giving the opportunity to receive an additional diploma from a leading foreign university.
• Multiethnic community of teachers, students and postgraduates representing more than 450 nationalities from more than 140 countries worldwide.
• Research library and specialized libraries at faculties;
• Wide range of sport and art activities

Russia is the country of vast landscapes, vibrant life, beautiful contrasts, and interesting people. Taking an immense space of 9000 kilometers from west to east and 5000 from north to south, being home to people of so many different nationalities and traditions, Russia is often called a "bridge" between Europe and Asia, both and culturally and geographically.

Russias' capital city Moscow is country's familial heart. It is a city in which one comes face to face with all that is finest and all that is most frustrating in Russia. The gregarious geniality of its people is as evident as the extreme tensions of a city coming to terms with the confusions of rapid social change. More than anywhere else in the country, it is in Moscow where the Soviet past collides with the capitalist future. Lenin's Mausoleum remains intact, but today it faces the newly chic GUM (pronounced goom), which is becoming ever more akin to Macy's or Harrod's.

Russia requires almost all foreigners to hold a valid visa for entry into the country. More information about applying for visa can be found here

Higher education in Russia

Russian higher education is most famous for its superiority within the areas of science and research. This is also where Russian higher education has its best reputation. To complement these traditional Russian institutions, many private institutions of higher educations have been emerging, often providing education in those areas not traditionally in focus such as economics, business and law.

The other main reason why international students consider Russia for studying is its very affordable tuition costs.

Higher education is provided by state and private accredited higher education institutions (universitites, academies, institutes, etc.) Education in state universities is not often free of charge - mostly for those students who show higher results at entrance exams. However, approximately one-third of the students pay tuition fees. In private higher education institutions all students have to pay for tuition. Higher education is under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation, which is responsible for the accreditation and licensing of educational institutions and for developing and maintaining the state educational standards.

The language of instruction is mainly Russian, but as the number of international students is increasing, some schools have started programs in English in order to attract more students from abroad.

Currency: ~41 Rub = 1€

Education: Please find this information on the left side of this page.

Living expenses:

• Living place - the average cost of accommodation in a student hostel may vary, depending on the town and university, from 30 to 60 US Dollars per month.
• Food - The average food expenses are about 120 - 150 US Dollars per month, except Moscow, where one has to spend USD 200.
• Transportation - bus, tram and trolley ride prices in Russia range between 4 and 14 RUR within city limits.

On the first arrival in Russia, the student should have about USD 500 for buying some basic personal things like clothes, dishes, electrical equipment, etc.

Housing costs are quite low. It is often necessary however to be prepared for a lower standard than you may be used to at home if you choose to live in university accommodation. The larger cities naturally offer the possibility to rent private accommodation of your own choice.

• Home stay accommodation - it is quite common for foreign students to live in home stay accommodation, where you will have your own room in a Russian family home. This costs slightly more than the university dormitories, but will give you a completely different immersion in both the Russian language and Russian culture.
• University dormitories - here there are different options, some single rooms but always with shared bath and kitchen. Rooms are basically furnished and it may be worth mentioning that beds are generally very small. Dorms are usually located on campus, meaning you live close to classes, an internet café and sports facilities, which may not always be the case if you live in home stay accommodation. Dorms are full of students at all times, both Russian and international. This gives you the same opportunity for culture immersion as living in a family home, although it is always easy to seek out other English speakers and miss out on a full Russian experience.
• Privately rented accommodation. Many former students recommend staying in dorms for a few months first, before moving in to private accommodation. Good apartments can be hard to find, and may be a matter of luck. Price of rentals is determined by location, condition of the flat and type of building. Today, an average apartment in the city centre will cost you €450 or more. Prices for Western-style apartments are around €1,000-1,600/month and €60-130/day for shorter leases.

Students can only work at their free time (after classes or on holidays at their universities as support personnel). Their employer must be licensed to hire foreign citizens. The job must not hinder the student's training at the university. The student who misses classes may be expelled from the University for Poor Academic Achievement. During the first two years in Russia students are not recommended to work, since they do not yet speak Russian fluently enough, and they have not yet got used to the conditions of life in the new country.

Students working on their spare time do not need work permits.

Jobs that are available for international students are most often temporary ones, with employers seeking for unqualified and cheap hands. International students must consider such low-paid jobs as only a way to earn some pocket money, to improve their Russian language and gain a better understanding of the Russian culture, but certainly not as the source of income to cover the tuition fees or other expenses during their stay in Russia.

Useful links where the job can be found:
http://www.job.ru/
http://www.rabota.ru/
http://joblist.ru/