South Ural State University
جامعة جنوب الأورال الحكومية
ForsaEduforsaedu.comAbout the scholarship program
South Ural State University in Chelyabinsk admits international students through the Russian Government Scholarship (state quota), which covers tuition and includes a preparatory Russian language year if needed. Programs are available in engineering, IT, economics and other fields. The university explains how to apply through Russia's education portal on its government scholarship page.
Life and living
Chelyabinsk · Russia
Life and living
Chelyabinsk · Russia
Living in Chelyabinsk
A major industrial city at the foot of the southern Urals, home to South Ural State University.
Student housing
South Ural State University dorms cost about RUB 1,000 a month including utilities.
Transport for students
A single ride with the transport card costs RUB 40 and the monthly pass RUB 1,600 (since 1 November 2025). 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
Kirovka Street
Chelyabinsk Opera and Ballet Theatre
Anthony Ivanoff · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Taganay National Park (nearby)
Иван Антонов · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
Studying and living in Russia
Costs and living
Russia offers outstanding value for money compared to Western destinations: • International Tuition (if self-funded): Typically ranges from USD 1,800 to USD 4,500 per year for engineering and sciences, USD 3,500 to USD 7,000 for general medicine in English, and under USD 2,000 in regional universities. • Student Housing: University dormitories are heavily subsidized and cost-effective, typically costing between USD 15 and USD 70 per month, including utilities and internet. • Living Expenses: A monthly budget of USD 250 to USD 400 is generally sufficient for groceries, public transport, and personal expenses in most Russian cities (USD 450 to USD 600 in Moscow or St. Petersburg). • Mandatory Medical Insurance: Approximately USD 80 to USD 150 annually.
Working while studying
• Under Russian federal legislation, full-time international students enrolled at accredited higher education institutions have the right to work legally in their spare time without needing a separate work permit. • No special government authorization or work license fees are required; a valid certificate of student enrollment is sufficient for employers. • Students can work both on-campus (teaching assistants, research labs, campus services) and off-campus (freelancing, translation, IT, retail, or hospitality). • After graduation, international graduates from accredited Russian universities can benefit from simplified procedures for temporary and permanent residency permits.
Last verified: October 2026· Source
Guide to studying in RussiaFaculties and programmes
10 faculties · 43 programmes
Faculties and programmes
10 faculties · 43 programmes
Programmes taught at each faculty, with study levels and teaching language where the university publishes them. Admission and funding differ per programme.
Institute of Architecture and Construction
BachelorMasterPhDRURussian- Architectural Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- Graphic Design· Bachelor
School of Medical Biology
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishRURussian- Biology
- Biomedical Engineering· Bachelor, MasterRU
School of Economics and Management
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishRURussian- Accounting· BachelorRU
- Business Management· Bachelor:RU· Master, PhD:RUEN
- Economics
- Finance· Bachelor, MasterRU
- Human Resource Management· Bachelor, MasterRU
- Marketing· Bachelor, MasterRU
School of Electronic Engineering and Computer Science
BachelorMasterPhDRURussian- Artificial Intelligence· Master
- Computer Science
- Cybersecurity· Bachelor, Master
- Data Science & Analytics· Master
- Electrical Engineering
- Information Technology (IT)
- Software Engineering
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Institute of Linguistics and International Communications
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishRURussian- Languages and Literature· Bachelor:RU· Master, PhD:RUEN
- Translation· Bachelor, MasterRU
Institute of Media, Social Sciences and Humanities
BachelorMasterPhDRURussian- History
- International Relations· Bachelor, Master
- Journalism· Bachelor, Master
- Political Science· Bachelor, Master
- Psychology
- Public Relations· Bachelor, Master
- Social Work· Bachelor
- Sociology
Institute of Natural Sciences and Mathematics
BachelorMasterPhDRURussian- Chemistry
- Environmental Science· Bachelor, Master
- Mathematics
- Physics
Institute of Sport, Tourism and Service
BachelorMasterPhDRURussian- Hospitality Management· Bachelor, Master
- Sports Science
Institute of Engineering and Technology
BachelorMasterPhDENEnglishRURussian- Aerospace EngineeringRU
- Electrical EngineeringRU
- Industrial Engineering· Bachelor, MasterRU
- Materials Science & EngineeringRU
- Mechanical Engineering
Institute of Law
BachelorMasterPhDRURussian- Corporate Law
- Criminal Law
- Human Rights Law
- International Law
Government scholarships to study at this university
The university does not announce its own scholarship for international students, but you can study here funded through the following government scholarships. You usually choose the university inside the scholarship application.
Open Doors International Olympiad Free Tuition & Stipend Scholarship
Russian Government Scholarship (Quota) 2027–2028
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
South Ural State University is listed as: Fully Funded. The exact benefits are not verified yet, so check the official website (https://www.susu.ru/en) before applying.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.susu.ru/en. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
QS World University Rankings 2026
Rank951–1000
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