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Far Eastern Federal University
Flag of RussiaRussiaQS 731–740VladivostokPublic UniversityTaught in English, RussianTuition-FreeTuition from RUB 350,000 per year

Far Eastern Federal University

جامعة الشرق الأقصى الفيدرالية

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About the scholarship program

Far Eastern Federal University in Vladivostok admits international students through state-funded places under the Russian government quota and offers university scholarships and discounts to high achievers, with a focus on cooperation with Asia-Pacific countries. Enrolled students can receive monthly academic stipends. Details are on the admissions scholarships page.

Tuition for international students

RUB 350,000 – RUB 700,000 per year
Academic year 2025-2026

Figures are for English-taught programmes in 2025/2026: Biology 350,000 RUB, Biotechnology 380,000, International Relations 402,000, General Medicine 495,000 and Dentistry 700,000 RUB a year. Fees for Russian-taught programmes are not published on the English site.

Admission for international students

Applications open on 1 March each year. Fee-paying applicants who need visa support must send a complete document set by 8 August. A one-time, non-refundable application fee of 3,500 RUB applies. Government quota applicants follow the Education in Russia deadlines.

Official admission announcement

Available programmes

Each programme has its own requirements, documents and benefits. Open it to see them in full with the application steps:

Life and living

Vladivostok · Russia

Living in Vladivostok

Russia’s main Pacific port near China and Japan, home to Far Eastern Federal University and its Russky Island campus.

604,000
Population (2021)
Russian
Local language

Student housing

FEFU housing (Aleutskaya Street building) costs RUB 775–869 a month per person depending on the room.

Transport for students

A bus ride in Vladivostok costs RUB 45 by bank card or RUB 50 in cash. Russia has no federal student discount on city transport — each region sets its own rules; ask your university about the local student transport card.

Top landmarks

Last verified: October 2026

Sources:Wikipedia – List of cities and towns in Russia by population (2021 census)FEFU – Accommodation (Russian language course)Samokatus – Prices in VladivostokTproger – Student benefits in Russia 2026

Faculties and programmes

12 faculties · 71 programmes

Programmes taught at each faculty, with study levels and teaching language where the university publishes them. Admission and funding differ per programme.

  • Polytechnic Institute

    BachelorMasterPhDRURussian
    • Aerospace Engineering· Bachelor, Master
    • Architectural Engineering
    • Chemical Engineering· Bachelor, Master
    • Civil Engineering
    • Electrical Engineering
    • Geology· Bachelor, PhD
    • Industrial Engineering
    • Mechanical Engineering
    • Petroleum Engineering· Bachelor, Master
    • Supply Chain Management· Bachelor, Master

  • Institute of Mathematics and Computer Technologies

    BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishRURussian
    • Artificial Intelligence· Bachelor, Master:RU
    • Computer Science· Bachelor, Master:RU· PhD:RUEN
    • Cybersecurity· Bachelor, Master:RU
    • Digital Media· Master
    • Game Development· Master
    • Information Technology (IT)· Bachelor, Master:RU· PhD:RUEN
    • Mathematics· Master:RU· PhD:RUEN
    • Software Engineering· Bachelor, Master:RU

  • Institute of High Technologies and Advanced Materials

    BachelorMasterPhDRURussian
    • Agricultural Economics & Food Security· Master
    • Chemistry
    • Electrical Engineering· Bachelor, Master
    • Materials Science & Engineering· Bachelor, Master
    • Physics

  • School of Medicine and Life Sciences

    BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishRURussian
    • Biology· Master, PhDRU
    • Dentistry· Bachelor, MasterRU
    • General Medicine
    • Medical Laboratory Sciences· Bachelor, MasterRU
    • PharmacyRU
    • Public Health· MasterRU
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  • Institute of the World Ocean

    BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishRURussian
    • Agricultural Engineering & Crop Science· Master
    • Biology· Bachelor:RU· Master, PhD:RUEN
    • Environmental Science· Bachelor:RU· PhD:RUEN
    • Geography· Bachelor:RU· PhD:RUEN
    • Geology· Bachelor:RU· PhD:RUEN
    • Soil and Water Sciences· PhD

  • Law School

    BachelorMasterPhDRURussian
    • Corporate Law
    • Criminal Law
    • Human Rights Law
    • International Law

  • School of Economics and Management

    BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishRURussian
    • Accounting· Master
    • Business Management· Bachelor:RU· Master:RUEN
    • Economics· Bachelor:RU· PhD:RUEN
    • Entrepreneurship· Master
    • Finance· Master
    • Hospitality Management· Bachelor, Master:RU
    • Supply Chain Management· Master

  • Oriental Institute – School of Regional and International Studies

    BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishRURussian
    • International Relations
    • Languages and Literature· Bachelor, Master:RU· PhD:RUEN
    • Political Science· Master
    • Translation· Bachelor, Master:RU

  • School of Arts and Humanities

    BachelorMasterPhDRURussian
    • Archaeology
    • Film & Television Production· Bachelor
    • Graphic Design· Bachelor
    • History
    • Journalism· Bachelor
    • Philosophy· PhD
    • Psychology· Bachelor, Master
    • Public Relations· Bachelor, Master
    • Sociology
    • Special Education· Bachelor, Master
    • Theology & Religious Studies· Bachelor, Master

  • School of Education

    BachelorMasterRURussian
    • Curriculum & Instruction
    • Educational Psychology· Master
    • Special Education

  • Advanced Engineering School "Institute of Biotechnology, Bioengineering and Food Systems"

    BachelorMasterPhDRURussian
    • Agricultural Engineering & Crop Science· Master
    • Biology
    • Biomedical Engineering· Bachelor
    • Data Science & Analytics· Master
    • Hospitality Management· Bachelor, Master
    • Nutrition and Dietetics· Master

  • Institute of Physical Culture and Sport

    BachelorRURussian
    • Sports Science

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.

Funding type: Tuition-Free. Announced benefits: Free tuition, Free preparatory year, Monthly state stipend, Dormitory place.

The latest deadline we have is January 15, 2027. Dates can differ by university or programme, so confirm on the official website.

QS World University Rankings 2026

Rank731–740

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Track your academic readiness

Use the checklist in your profile to prepare your documents and make sure you meet this scholarship’s requirements.

Open readiness checklist
Official website:
https://www.dvfu.ru/en/

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