Colleges in Russia

Yes, there is an entrance exam that international students are required to appear. Students are required to arrive at least one week before the start of the entrance exams. The entrance exams are Chemistry and Biology. This is how the general process would work for the foreign students. This is how the general process works:

• First of all, select the study program
• Prepare the documents that are required and send them via mail to the university
• Then, receive a students' invitation
• Apply for the student visa
• Then, arrive to the Russian Federation
• Next, pass the entrance examination
• Then, sign the agreement and payment

The acceptance rate of FEFU is between 12.5% - 36% and that of Orel State University is around 69%. This means out of these two universities Far Eastern Federal University is more selective. Also, both the universities has MBBS as its popular course. A comparison is given below:

Far Eastern Federal University has its own security services and its members are there in every building. Additionally, the university uses pass system, hence, no strangers can enter the hostels or study buildings without permission. The university also have emergency security service phone number available 24x7. Also, a police station and a fire emergency station are situated near the campus.  

Yes, all foreign students in international programs at Far Eastern Federal University get accommodation in campus hostels. There are 25 hostel buildings on the campus. Maximum distance from hostels to study buildings is just 15-20 minutes. The hostel fee can range as per the room type and can range between Russian Ruble 3,800 – 4,400 per month.

As per the RAEX agency rankings, FEFU has secured rankings among the top 10 Russian Universities in six subject areas in 2025. Additionally, the university has been ranked among Top 20 for more than ten subjects. This includes:

• Oil and Gas Engineering: #12
• Biotechnology and Bio-Engineering: #12
• Biology: #13
• Chemistry: #17
• Sociology: #17
• Linguistics and Foreign Languages: #17
• Law: #18
• Management: #18

Far Eastern Federal University ranking in Russia as per QS rankings in 2026 is #17. In the previous year's ranking, this university ranked at #16 position in 2025. In the rankings specifically for Russia, it can be said that FEFU ranks within the Top 20 Universities in Russia. Even in THE rankings 2025, in the Russian University category, it can be said that FEFU is placed within the Top 20 Russian Universities.

No, any internal scholarship except Sports Scholarship is not offered to foreign students at FEFU. However, foreign students can study for free as funded by the Russian Governmental Scholarship Quota. The details for the scholarship as per this quota are given below. Also, note that this quote is applicable on tuition fee only and does not include the following:

• All other expenses including visa fees, medical exam fee and dactylography, travel to the study place (air tickets), health insurance and non-insurance medical expenses, dorm expenses, and other personal expenses.

Details of the Monthly Scholarship are given below:

Far Eastern Federal University is a public university in Russia. The university teaches in English to its students. Furthermore, this university is the only representative of Russia in the Association of the Pacific Rim Universities (APRU). It is ranked among the Top 20 Universities in Russia. On top of this, it partners with 240+ international partners including the UN, WHO, UNESCO, G20, etc. The university is known for its MBBS program.