HED magazine № 1 (5) 2020

Russian universities take an active part in national and global rankings continuously improving the quality of education and developing science and technology. Such ranked lists give extra help to applicants choosing a university.

Higher education in Russia is a solid foundation for building a future career. Today Russian universities are ranked among the world leaders in such an area of science as mathematics, where Russia is traditionally strong, as well as in many others.

Over the past decade, the number of international students in Russia has amounted to around 300,000. The figure is on the rise as more and more people from all over the world strive for high-quality Russian education.

Baikal State University is the one of the best educational organizations in Russia in the field of law, economics and management, the center of attraction for international students.

Belgorod State University trains top-class specialists in natural sciences, humanities, engineering sciences, pedagogy, and medical sciences.

High-quality education and affordable tuition fees attract more and more young people from all over the world to Russia. Today, around 300,000 international students are pursuing their education in Russia.

Dagestan State Technical University is a big educational, scientific and cultural center of the south of Russia. The university trains competent managers, soughtafter architects, civil engineers and professionals in many other areas.

DSU is a major educational, scientific and cultural center of the North Caucasus. The university trains top-ranked specialists in economics, law, humanities, natural sciences, engineering.

Dagestan is considered the Russia's most ethnically diverse region. Over 80 ethnic groups and nationalities live there.

In recent years, the number of international students choosing the Irkutsk Region as a study destination has been increasing rapidly. Irkutsk alone has over 7,000 students from 40 countries.

All ways of independent admission to Russian universities suggest taking additional entrance exams for some study programs.

The only higher music education institution in Russia with the UNESCO department – the Department of Musical Art and Contemporary Performance.

The leading research university in Eastern Siberia. The university is ranked among TOP 20 best Russian universities by IT graduate salary.

The university trains open-minded researchers, managers at different levels, top-class professionals for major corporations and industrial enterprises, banking and consulting organizations, venture companies and small business.

International applicants and compatriots residing abroad permanently can take part in the All- Russian Olympiad (if they study in Russia), in some Olympiads from the list of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of Russia.

The university trains professionals in relevant areas of activity who are able to implement innovative ideas and technologies. It is ranked among top universities for engineering, economics and law by graduate salary.

The first university among 10 federal universities, the largest university in the eastern part of Russia. It trains highly qualified personnel for the region's and the country's economy.

A driver for scientific discoveries and research projects in the south of Russia, one of the leaders in international cooperation among Russian universities.

Admission to Russian universities can be the beginning of an outstanding professional path, as evidenced by the biographies of many famous graduates. Read about what you need to know for successful admission in the material.