16
college (secondary vocational education) programs
4,355
students, including international students from 15 countries
Vyatka State Agrotechnological University trains specialists in agronomy, biology, animal science, veterinary medicine, agricultural engineering, and economics.
The university cooperates with major agro-industrial enterprises of the Russian Federation that offer internships and subsequent employment for students and graduates.
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Tuition fees per year
full-time
College 75,000 – 90,000 RUB
Bachelor’s and Specialist’s programs 136,000 – 160,000 RUB
Master’s programs 150,000 – 170,000 RUB
PhD programs 185,000 – 195,000 RUB
Admission
The admission campaign starts on June 20, 2025
The document submission deadline for fee-paying places is August 20, 2025
The enrollment deadline for fee-paying places is August 25, 2025
Entrance exams are held offline and online:
- for Bachelor’s programs: exams in three subjects
- for Master’s programs: test in a corresponding field of study
- for PhD programs: exam in a special subject
Student can pursue Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD programs:
- on a contract (fee-paying) basis
- within the Russian Government quota
Applicant’s guide
1. Prepare and send your documents to priem@vgatu.ru or via the Applicant’s Personal Account. The information is provided in Russian only.
- international passport and its notarized translation
- academic credentials and transcripts legalized in accordance with the established procedure and notarized translation
- foreign education recognition certificate (if necessary)
- 3×4 cm photo
- motivation letter (for Master’s/PhD programs)
- list of publications (for PhD programs)
2. Pass entrance exams
3. Get an invitation from the university and obtain a student visa to study in Russia
4. Inform us about your arrival date
International Student Office
+7 8332 57-43-59
ip@vgatu.ru
Preparatory Department
The program “Preparation of Foreign Citizens and Stateless Persons for Mastering Russian-taught Professional Educational Programs.”
Tuition fees: 110,000- 150,000 RUB
Popular fields of study
- Agronomy
- Technology of Production and Processing of Agricultural Products
- Biology (majors: Game Management; Bioecology)
- Animal Science (major: Management of Milk and Dairy Production Processes)
- Veterinary Medicine
- Agricultural Engineering
- Operation of Transport and Technological Machines and Complexes
- Economics
- Management
- Economic Security
NB! To apply for study programs such as Agricultural Engineering; Operation of Transport and Technological Machines and Complexes; Veterinary Medicine, you must undergo medical examination in your country.
Tips for learning Russian
The most difficult thing for beginners is written speech.
- Place emphasis on phonetics and spelling as writing plays an important supportive role in teaching reading, speaking, grammar, vocabulary
- Learn to record oral speech:
- Read in Russian
- Listen to Russian music
- Watch Russian movies
- It is important that you start speaking Russian from the very beginning of the course. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes: everyone makes them!
- Your teacher will appreciate your efforts to speak Russian and will try to understand you
- Come to Russia to practice Russian
It is important that you don’t stop improving your writing and speaking skills at all levels of learning Russian.
Vansh Puri, India
I am a student at the Institute of Biology and Veterinary Medicine of Vyatka SATU. I made an informed choice to study veterinary medicine at this university. The university has more than 95 years of history and is rightly considered one of the most reputable educational institutions in Russia. It employs highly qualified teachers with extensive research and practical experience. They take care of every student, helping them master their subject and put their knowledge into practice. The learning process is organized to a high standard, using state-of-the-art methodologies and technologies. Moreover, international students can pursue an English-taught program, which makes the learning process comfortable, effective and as understandable as possible.
Infrastructure
- Branded and digital classrooms
- 15 scientific laboratories
- Animal clinic
- Agrobiotechnologies research equipment sharing center
- Agrotechnology park
- Laboratory museum of the Faculty of Biology, forensic pathology museum, parasitology museum, geology and natural history museum
- Military training center
International student adaptation
- Inclusion in Russian-speaking groups, assignment of volunteers from among senior students
- In-depth study at the Russian Language School
- Immersion in the scientific, cultural, and creative atmosphere of the university
- Tours around the university’s unique museum complexes as well as tours around the museums in Kirov and the Kirov Region as part of the Russian Culture course
Campus
All international students are accommodated in comfortable and affordable dormitories located in the city center, within walking distance of the educational buildings.
All state-funded international students in good academic standing get a scholarship in the amount of 5,000 – 10,000 RUB per month. They have the opportunity to get an increased scholarship for active participation in international, cultural, and sports events held by the university.
13.06.2025