Every year Russian universities offer new English-language educational programmes. On this page, we will examine their specifics and features. Majority of them duplicates Russian-taught originals, but the number of unique programmes is growing. An English-language programme is an opportunity to get a diploma at a prestigious Russian university without the proficient knowledge of the Russian language. Courses are held by both Russian and international lecturers, the native speakers. To apply for such a programme, you’d need to present a high school certificate or diploma, a motivational letter and IELTS or TOEFL certificates. Some universities have no entrance exams for master programmes and organise video interviews in English instead. Nowadays, entirely English-taught programmes can be found in any educational field. We made this up-to-date list of programmes held by leading Russian universities: