Quick Summary
Situated in Kazan, Russia, Kazan Federal University is a public established in 1804. Ranked #401-410 globally by QS World University Rankings 2026, it enrolls 50000 students including 22% from outside Russia. Known for strengths in Petroleum Engineering, Linguistics, Education, it maintains an acceptance rate of 35%.
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Institutional Profile
Who they are
One of Russia's oldest and most prestigious federal universities with a rich history of scientific discovery and high global rankings.
Subject Strengths
Petroleum EngineeringLinguisticsEducationPhysics & AstronomyMathematics
Founded1804
TypePublic
Total Students50000
Intl Students22%
Faculty Ratio12
CampusUrban
Campus SizeUrban
Affiliated HospitalsUniversity Clinic of Kazan Federal University
AccreditationMinistry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation
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Global Standing
Three independent ranking systems
QS World 2026
#401-410
Quacquarelli Symonds
Times Higher Ed
#801-1000
THE World University
ARWU Shanghai
#801-900
Academic Ranking
03
Academics & Research
What you can study
Bachelor's, Master's, Specialist, PhD, Residency
Programs
Available
PhD Programs
Available
Online Programs
Institute of Geology and Petroleum Technologies, Institute of Fundamental Medicine and Biology, Institute of Physics
Research Centers
Very High
Research Output
Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation
Accreditation
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Admissions Brief
What it takes to get in
Entry Requirements
Acceptance Rate35%
IELTS6
TOEFL80
Min GPA3
GRENot Available
GMATNot Available
SATNot Available
ACTNot Available
Key Dates
FALLApplication Deadline · July 10
SPRINGApplication Deadline · December 1
MAR-APRDecisions Released
Required Documents
TranscriptsSOPEnglish ScoresLORsPassport
Insider Tip
Apply early for the Russian Government Scholarship (Quota). Ensure all documents are translated and notarized into Russian.
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Cost Ledger
Amounts in Russian Ruble
UG Tuition
₽342,000/yr
per year · RUB
Living Cost
₽270,000/yr
per year · RUB
PG Tuition
₽378,000/yr
per year · RUB
Application Fee
$50
one time · USD
Total Estimated Annual Cost
₽616,500/yr
tuition + living + essentials · RUB
Scholarships AvailableRussian Government Scholarship (Quotas), KFU Merit-based Scholarships, Open Doors Olympiad
Avg Scholarship$2,500
Financial AidSocial grants for low-income students
Work-StudyLimited opportunities within university departments
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Featured & Popular Programs
A sample from Bachelor's, Master's, Specialist, PhD, Residency programs total
| Program | Level | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| General Medicine | BACHELOR | 3-4 YRS |
| Oil and Gas Engineering | MASTER | 1-2 YRS |
| International Relations | PHD | 3-5 YRS |
| Applied Mathematics | MBA | 12-24 MO |
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Career Outcomes
Where graduates land
$12,000
Average Salary After Graduation
85%
Employment Rate
Internship PlacementStrong links with companies like Tatneft, Rosneft, and Sberbank
Industry Connections
KAMAZTatneftHuaweiBoschErnst & Young
Notable Alumni
Leo Tolstoy, Vladimir Lenin, Nikolai Lobachevsky, Aleksandr Butlerov
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Campus & Student Life
Life beyond lectures
Housing
On-campus available
Sports Facilities
Universiade Village, multiple gyms, swimming pools, football fields
Student Clubs
Over 100 clubs including creative unions, volunteer centers, and sports teams
Library Resources
Nikolai Lobachevsky Scientific Library with over 5 million volumes
Exchange Programs
Erasmus+, bilateral agreements with universities in 70 countries
Summer Programs
Russian Language and Culture Summer School, International Summer School on Petroleum Engineering