Study in Russia from Bangladesh

Affordable medicine and engineering degrees and government quota scholarships.

Quick answer: Students receive an invitation from the university and apply for a study visa at the Russian embassy.

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Visa

Study visa based on a university invitation

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Quota scholarships

Government quota places are announced each year

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Travel advice

Check current travel advice and payment/banking restrictions before applying

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Embassy for Bangladeshi applicants

Which embassy or visa centre handles Bangladeshi students: confirm with our counsellor

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Bangladesh-specific notes

International bank cards may not work in Russia; plan how tuition and living money will be paid.
Bangladeshi certificates usually need Education Board / Ministry of Education and MOFA attestation; follow the embassy's own document list.

Step-by-step from Dhaka

Shortlist programmes on the universities' own websites and check entry requirements for Bangladeshi certificates.
Apply and receive the admission or acceptance letter.
Get SSC/HSC/degree certificates attested (Education Board / Ministry of Education and MOFA) and translated if required.
Prepare funds, sponsor documents and insurance, then apply for the study visa.
Book travel only after the visa or entry permit is issued.

Document checklist

The university and the visa authority decide the final list. Our counsellor confirms yours.

Passport valid for the whole course (renew early if it expires within 18 months)
SSC and HSC (or O/A level) certificates and mark sheets; bachelor's certificate and transcript for postgraduate study
English test result (IELTS Academic, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT or Duolingo, as the university accepts) or a medium-of-instruction letter where accepted
Statement of purpose or motivation letter written by you, plus CV
Two recommendation letters where the programme asks for them
Sponsor documents: bank statement and solvency certificate, sponsor's income proof, TIN and tax return acknowledgement
Birth certificate or NID; names and dates must match the passport and certificates

Cost of studying in Russia (estimate)

Per year	RUB	BDT (approx.)
Tuition (range)	RUB 250,000 to RUB 600,000	BDT 3.8 lakh to BDT 9.0 lakh
Living (typical)	RUB 360,000	BDT 5.4 lakh

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Scholarships for Russia

Marie Sklodowska-Curie Doctoral Networks

PhD

How to apply: Apply to individual funded projects advertised on EURAXESS Official source, re-check due
Allowance: Living allowance EUR 4,250 a month in the 2026 call Official source, re-check due
Mobility rule: Not more than 12 months in the host country in the last 3 years Official source, re-check due

Erasmus Mundus Joint Masters

Master's

Coverage: Full scholarships offered by each joint programme Confirm with counsellor
Deadlines: Most close between October and January; check each programme Confirm with counsellor

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to study in Russia from Bangladesh?

Indicative tuition is RUB 250,000 to RUB 600,000 a year (about BDT 3.8 lakh to BDT 9.0 lakh), plus living costs of roughly RUB 360,000 a year (about BDT 5.4 lakh). Official visa funds rules are listed on this page.

Which documents do Bangladeshi students need for Russia?

Usually your passport, academic certificates and transcripts, an English test result, statement of purpose, and sponsor financial documents. The full list and Bangladesh-specific notes are on this page.