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Study History in Russia 🇷🇺

Russia offers 51 History programs across 29 universities. Tuition ranges from $2k–$290k/yr, making it one of the more affordable destinations for international students.

51 Programs
29 Universities
$2k–$290k/yr Tuition
2% Scholarships

Why Russia for History?

Living Cost

$6,000/yr

Full guide to studying in Russia →

By Degree Level

PhD (22) Bachelor (19) Master (10)

Top Universities for History in Russia

Lomonosov Moscow State University

Moscow · National rank #1 · QS #105

PhD in History · PhD Russian History · Master History · PhD
Saint Petersburg State University

Saint Petersburg · National rank #2 · QS #375

History · Bachelor PhD in History · PhD Russian History · Master
Tomsk State University

Tomsk · National rank #4 · QS #499

History · Bachelor History of Russia · PhD
Novosibirsk State University

Novosibirsk · National rank #5 · QS #461

History · Bachelor Archaeology and Ethnography · Master
Peoples' Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University)

Moscow · National rank #9 · QS #367

History · Bachelor
Ural Federal University

Yekaterinburg · National rank #10 · QS #519

History · Master
Siberian Federal University

Krasnoyarsk · National rank #12 · QS #1001

History · PhD History (Russian History) · PhD
Mordovian State University

Saransk · National rank #17

History · Bachelor Russian History · PhD
Ogarev Mordovia State University

Saransk · National rank #17

History · Bachelor
Belgorod State University

Belgorod · National rank #21 · QS #1401

History · Bachelor
Saratov State University

Saratov · National rank #23 · QS #1001

Russian and World History · PhD Russian History · Master
Far Eastern Federal University

Vladivostok · National rank #24 · QS #731

History · PhD
Voronezh State University

Voronezh · National rank #24 · QS #1401

General History · PhD History · Bachelor Russian History · PhD
Lobachevsky University

Nizhny Novgorod · National rank #26 · QS #1001

History · PhD
Perm State University

Perm · National rank #35 · QS #1401

History · Bachelor History and Archaeology · PhD
Irkutsk State University

Irkutsk · National rank #39 · QS #1401

Russian History · PhD History · Bachelor
Kuban State University

Krasnodar · National rank #48

History · Bachelor Russian History · PhD
Tyumen State University

Tyumen · National rank #49 · QS #1201

History · Master Russian History · PhD
Volgograd State University

Volgograd · National rank #57

History · Bachelor
Bashkir State University

Ufa · National rank #60

Russian History · PhD History · Bachelor

All Programs

History

Kemerovo State University

Bachelor

History

Belgorod State University

Bachelor

History

Perm State University

Bachelor

History

Kalmyk State University

Master

Russian History

Kalmyk State University

PhD

History and Archaeology

Perm State University

PhD

PhD in History

Lomonosov Moscow State University

PhD

History

Tyumen State University

Master

History

Tver State University

PhD

History

Novosibirsk State University

Bachelor

Archaeology and Ethnography

Novosibirsk State University

Master

Russian History

Tyumen State University

PhD

History

Kuban State University

Bachelor

Russian History

Kuban State University

PhD

History

Far Eastern Federal University

PhD

History

Ulyanovsk State University

Bachelor

History

Ural Federal University

Master

History

Lobachevsky University

PhD

Russian History

Lomonosov Moscow State University

Master

History

Ryazan State University

Bachelor

Russian History

Ryazan State University

Master

History

Lomonosov Moscow State University

PhD

Russian History

Yaroslavl State University

Master

Russian History

Bashkir State University

PhD

History

Yaroslavl State University

Bachelor

History

Bashkir State University

Bachelor

History

Peoples' Friendship University of Russia (RUDN University)

Bachelor Aid

History

Tomsk State University

Bachelor

History of Russia

Tomsk State University

PhD

History

Mordovian State University

Bachelor

Russian History

Mordovian State University

PhD

History

Astrakhan State University

PhD

History

Siberian Federal University

PhD

History (Russian History)

Siberian Federal University

PhD

General History

Voronezh State University

PhD

History

Voronezh State University

Bachelor

Russian History

Voronezh State University

PhD

History

Mari State University

Bachelor

History

Saint Petersburg State University

Bachelor

PhD in History

Saint Petersburg State University

PhD

Russian History

Saint Petersburg State University

Master

History

Orel State University

Bachelor

History of Russia

Orel State University

PhD

Russian History

Irkutsk State University

PhD

History

Irkutsk State University

Bachelor

Russian History

Kemerovo State University

Master

History and Archaeology

Kemerovo State University

PhD

Russian and World History

Saratov State University

PhD

Russian History

Saratov State University

Master

History

Ogarev Mordovia State University

Bachelor

History

Volgograd State University

Bachelor

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to study History in Russia?
Tuition for History programs in Russia ranges from $2k–$290k/yr. 2% of programs offer scholarships or financial aid. Annual living costs (accommodation, food, transport) are approximately $6k.
What are the English language requirements for History in Russia?
English-taught History programs in Russia typically require:. Requirements vary by university and program level — always check the specific program page.
How many History programs are in Russia?
Abroadly lists 51 History programs at 29 universities across Russia. Programs are available at Bachelor, Master, and PhD level.
Is Russia a good country for History students?
Russia is a strong choice for History with 29 universities offering these programs. The primary language is Russian, though many programs are taught in English.
What degree levels are available for History in Russia?
In Russia, History programs are offered at: Bachelor (19 programs), Master (10 programs), PhD (22 programs). This gives students flexibility whether they're seeking an undergraduate degree, postgraduate specialization, or doctoral research.