Overview
Russia is the largest country in the world and covers almost one-eighth of the inhabited land area on the earth. Russia is the world’s most economically developed republic with its economy ranking tenth in the world by Nominal GDP.
Why Study in Russia?
Here are some more factors that draw students to pursue their higher education in Russia:
- Presence of several world-class universities in Russia
- High emphasis on quality courses for medicine, science and technology
- Education at the college level is relatively less expensive
- ide variety of courses to suit the student’s interests
- Huge investment by the government in the education sector
- Westernised model of education
- Variety of job prospects
- Possibility of studying in English
Education Requirement
Each course has its own eligibility criteria corresponding to the academic qualifications of the applicant and their prior performance. Most postgraduate and professional courses are taught in English. If the student picks a course that’s taught in Russian, he/she would have to undertake a year-long preparatory course and pass an entrance exam.
The upper age limit for college applications is 28 years, and for doctoral studies, it is 35 years.
Cost of Education
Since Russia is relatively new to the field of international education, the cost of education is relatively low. The annual tuition fee for a regular course in a Russian university starts from 3 Lac BDT.
Work Right
Students are allowed to take up part time jobs – either on campus or outside, but they might need to apply for a work visa for the same. Wages might not be high, but small jobs can help students offset their living expenses. These part time jobs can only be taken up during the student’s free time, after classes or on holidays.
International students also have high prospects of getting a good job and permanent residency status, providing they meet all the necessary requirements.