Studying in Russia vs. United Kingdom
Russia and United Kingdom are both popular study destinations — but the price tag, visa rules, and currency differ. We pulled the numbers from our cost calculator: monthly living averages €333 in Russia and €1,836 in United Kingdom.
Side-by-side comparison
Verdict
Cheaper tuition
Russia
Cheaper monthly living
Russia
Lower visa proof of funds
United Kingdom
Side-by-side comparison
Russia
United Kingdom
Currency
RUB (₽)
GBP (£)
Public tuition (annual)
₽300,000
≈ €2,940 / yr
£22,000
≈ €25,740 / yr
Private tuition (annual)
₽450,000
≈ €4,410 / yr
£38,000
≈ €44,460 / yr
Monthly living (city avg)
₽33,950 / mo
≈ €333 / mo
£1,569 / mo
≈ €1,836 / mo
Visa proof of funds
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£12,006
UKVI maintenance (outside London)
Cities tracked
Moscow, Saint Petersburg, Kazan, Novosibirsk
London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmingham
Figures are 2026 reference estimates from our cost calculator. Actual costs vary by city, program, and lifestyle.