All Levels
Russian Government Scholarship (Education in Russia)
Full funding: free tuition + monthly stipend
RUDN University
Moscow, Russia
"The Peoples Friendship University of Russia, a very international Moscow university"
At a Glance
Accept Rate
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Avg Salary/Yr
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Ranking
#359 (QS)
PSW VISA
180 days
About RUDN University
RUDN University (Peoples' Friendship University of Russia) was established in 1960 and is a public research university in Moscow, at Miklukho-Maklaya Street 6. According to QS it has about 28,000 students from 155 countries, and it offers programmes in Russian and English in medicine, engineering, economics, law and humanities.
Rankings & Recognition
#359
Ranked #359 in the QS World University Rankings 2027 (#=367 in QS 2026).
Accreditations & Memberships
QS 2026 Performance Breakdown
Score out of 100 across each QS evaluation pillar, with RUDN University's global standing for that metric.
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Key Facts
1960
Founded
#359
QS 2027 Rank
approx. 28,000
Students
155
Countries
Moscow
Location
Popular Programs
Medicine
Engineering
Economics
Law
International Relations
Application Details
Application Route
Online via university or EIR portal
Standardized Test Requirements
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|---|---|
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Medicine entrance
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Online test + interview |
Study Abroad & Visa Details
Visa Approval Rate
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I-20 Processing
Study visa (invitation letter)
Post-Study Work
180 days
Green Card Pathway
N/A
Financials
Application Fee
N/A
Avg Scholarship
Russian Govt scholarship
Career Outcomes
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Graduate Employment
180 days
Post-Study Work
Where Graduates Land
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Faculty & Alumni
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Campus & Location
The main campus is at Miklukho-Maklaya Street 6, Moscow.
Campus Details
Main
campus in Moscow
Campus Forecast
Moscow
Main campus
Student dormitories
Cold continental climate
Student Life & Housing
Housing
14 dorms on campus
8
000+ capacity
Bathroom
kitchen
Wi-Fi
Dining
Cafes and restaurants with global cuisines
Health & Wellness
Medical insurance is compulsory for students
Activities & Clubs
Sports centre
Stadium
Interclub
8+ sports sections
Medical centre
Diversity & Demographics
Total Students
approx. 28,000
Countries
155
Cost Deep-Dive
Tuition (approx.)
approx. RUB 289,000 / year
Living Cost (approx.)
RUB 35,000-60,000 / month
Health Insurance
Compulsory for students
Intakes & Deadlines
Check the RUDN admissions site for intake dates. The main intake is September.
Scholarships at RUDN University
1 scholarship available
These are general eligibility guidelines. Always confirm exact requirements with the university's admissions office or your Sukhada counsellor.
Academic Requirements
Undergraduate
Certificate; portfolio or online test
Postgraduate
Bachelor's; check RUDN site
English Proficiency
Medicine entrance
Online test + interviewRequired Documents
Passport copy
Application form
School-leaving certificate or degree
Academic transcripts
Language certificate (Russian / English)
Medical certificate
HIV test certificate
Photo
Application Process
1
Choose programme
Check the programme list and entry rules on the RUDN admissions site or the Education in Russia portal.
2
Apply online
Fill in the online application and choose a Russian-taught or English-taught programme.
3
Upload documents
Upload your documents; some programmes hold an entrance test or interview.
4
Review
The university reviews your file and sends an admission decision.
5
Invitation letter
Receive the invitation letter and apply for a Russian study visa.
6
Arrive & register
Register with the university and the migration office after arrival; non-Russian speakers usually start with a preparatory year.
Campus & Location
The main campus is at Miklukho-Maklaya Street 6, Moscow.
Specialist
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Bachelor's
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Bachelor's
Economics
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Bachelor's
Civil Engineering
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Bachelor's
Law
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Bachelor's
International Relations
Master's
3
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Master's
Economics (Master's)
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📍 Moscow
Master's
Engineering
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📍 Moscow
Master's
International Relations (Master's)
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