Universities in Russia
Explore top-rated universities and colleges in Russia. Discover rankings, campus details, and key information about top Russian higher education institutions to help you choose the best place to study.
Russia is home to 695 universities and colleges listed in our directory, spread across 116 cities. Of these, 470 are public and 84 are private institutions. The highest-ranked institution is Moscow State University (world rank #488). The oldest dates back to 1755. Use the filters to compare them by ranking, campus setting, and control type.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many universities are there in Russia?
Our directory lists 695 universities and colleges in Russia across 116 cities. You can filter them by control type, campus setting, and more.
Which is the top-ranked university in Russia?
Based on world ranking, Moscow State University is the highest-ranked institution in Russia in our directory (world rank #488).
Are there public and private universities in Russia?
Yes. Russia has 470 public and 84 private institutions in our directory. Public universities are typically state-funded, while private institutions are independently run.
How do I choose the right university in Russia?
Compare institutions by world and country ranking, location, campus setting (urban, suburban, or rural), and control type. Open any university profile for detailed admission information, programs, and fees.
What is the difference between an urban and a rural campus?
An urban campus sits in or near a city, putting internships, public transport, and cultural life within easy reach, though living costs are often higher. A rural or suburban campus offers a quieter, community-focused environment with more space and typically lower costs. Use the Campus Type filter to match the setting to your lifestyle.
Top Universities in Russia
Melnikov Permafrost Institute of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Science
Yakutsk, Sakha, Russia
The All-Russian State University of Justice
Moscow, Moscow, Russia
Ural State University of Railway Transport
Yekaterinburg, Sverdlovsk, Russia
South Ural State Humanitarian Pedagogical University
Chelyabinsk, Chelyabinsk, Russia
Saint Petersburg State University of Cinema and Television
St Petersburg, Russia
Sakhalin State University
Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Sakhalin, Russia
Russian State University for Physical Education Sport Youth and Tourism
Moscow, Moscow, Russia
Federal Scientific Center for Biological Systems and Agricultural Technologies of the Russian Academy of Sciences
Orenburg, Orenburg, Russia
Saint Petersburg University of Management and Economics
St Petersburg, Russia
Russian Customs Academy
Lyubertsy, Moscow, Russia
Nizhnevartovsk State University
Nizhnevartovsk, Khanty-Mansi, Russia
Air Force Academy named after Professor NE Zhukovsky and Yu.A. Gagarin
Voronezh, Voronezh, Russia
Moscow State Aviation Technological University
Moscow, Moscow, Russia
Samara State Transport University
Samara, Samara, Russia
State University of Land Use Planning
Moscow, Moscow, Russia
Maikop State Technological University
Maykop, Adygea, Russia
Admiral Ushakov State Maritime University
Novorossiysk, Krasnodar, Russia
Saint-Petersburg State Agrarian University
Pushkin, Saint Petersburg, Russia
North-Caucasian Mining and Metallurgical Institute
Vladikavkaz, North Ossetia-Alania, Russia
Pushkin State Russian language Institute
Moscow, Moscow, Russia
