“Number of International Students in Russia Increased by 8.4% in 2022,” Reports, TASS
For many decades, Russia has remained a preferred choice for students worldwide pursuing medical training. The strong appeal of budget-friendly, high-standard instruction has served as a primary driver behind this enduring preference for Russian academic institutions among future doctors.
A recent study released by the TASS Russian News Agency noted that in 2022, the count of international scholars in Russia grew by 8.4% relative to 2021, reaching a total of 351,448. The aggregate population of overseas learners pursuing tertiary education in the country has expanded by over 36,000 across the previous three years, growing from 315,000 in 2020 to 324,000 in 2021.
The publication additionally cited State Secretary and Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education, Mr. Peter Kucherenko, who indicated that Russia secured the seventh position globally for its volume of international scholars based on figures accessible by mid-November.
The Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education additionally disclosed that during 2021, while the globe was still bouncing back from the coronavirus outbreak, Russia held the 5th place worldwide concerning the total count of international individuals enrolled in its higher education institutions.
Reflecting a clear rise of 36,000 international scholars at Russian campuses between 2020 and 2022, the nation achieved an impressive growth rate of 8.4%. The publication noted that these figures for 2022 omit overseas enrollees who have settled their tuition while registration remains ongoing, with the ultimate comprehensive figures for 2022 expected to be published at a later date.
