Kazan Federal University

The university has territorial branches: Naberezhnye Chelny Institute, Yelabuga Institute, the Jizzakh Branch (Uzbekistan) and the Cairo Branch (Egypt).

• Naberezhnye Chelny Institute
• Yelabuga Institute
• Jizzakh Branch (Uzbekistan)
• Cairo Branch (Egypt)

Campus: KFU Branch in Cairo

The KFU branch in Cairo is located in the Wadi El Nile Medical Complex, behind the al-Qubba Republican Palace; its admission mailbox is [email protected].

Campus: KFU Branch in CairoSpecialist degree

The Cairo Branch admission page lists three fields of study: General Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy.

• General Medicine
• Dentistry
• Pharmacy

Russian-language preparatory programs 2026–2027Foundation2026/27for international students

In 2026–2027 the Preparatory School offers full-time Russian-language pre-university programs (2160 hours) for pre-bachelor, pre-master, pre-residency and pre-PhD, starting 7 September 2026, plus an online format.

English-language preparatory programs 2026–2027Foundation2026/27for international students

In 2026–2027 there are English-language preparatory programs with three profiles: biomedical, IT and economics.

Bachelor and specialist admission 2026/2027Bachelor'sSpecialist degree2026/27for international students

2026/2027 dates for bachelor and specialist programs: registration and documents for budget places June 20 – July 25; for contract studies June 20 – August 20.

Master's admission 2026/2027Master's2026/27for international students

2026/2027 master's dates: registration and documents for budget places June 20 – August 10, for contract June 20 – August 20; consent to enrollment (budget) until August 24, 12:00.

for international students

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According to the FAQ (updated 1 April 2025), entrance exams may be taken online, except for General Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy and Clinical Psychology, which require coming to Russia in person.

for international students

No Russian or English language certificate is required; language skills are shown in the entrance exams.

for international students

No one is exempt from entrance exams, including those who completed a preparatory program at KFU or another Russian university.

for international students

Fees depend on the need for visa support: applicants from visa-free CIS countries pay the same as Russian citizens; applicants from visa countries are admitted on the general terms for foreign citizens.

for international students

Under a contract, 100% of the cost of one academic year must be paid within 7 calendar days of receiving the contract; the total for the whole study period is stated in clause 3 of the contract.

International Olympiads of KFU 2026/2027Bachelor'sSpecialist degree2026/27for international students

KFU invites 10th–11th grade students from foreign countries to its International Olympiads (free participation); winners and awardees receive quota places for bachelor's or specialist programs for 2027/28.

International Olympiads of KFU 2026/20272026/27for international students

2026/2027 olympiad dates: qualification stage online 24 November – 24 December 2026; final stage online with proctoring 1–10 February 2027. Subjects: chemistry, physics, biology, Russian, English, law, design.

English-taught programsfor international students

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According to the FAQ (updated 1 April 2025), scholarships are available only for some programs, and English-taught programs are not supported by scholarships.

International students with a government scholarshipfor international students

All international students with a government scholarship receive a fixed monthly stipend not linked to grades; each institute has a quota of extra stipends for excellence in studies, research, social, cultural or sports activities.

First-year non-local students 20262026

First-year check-in starts on 25 August 2026 according to a schedule by institute. Anyone who does not sign the tenancy contract within 14 days of the notice, without a written valid reason, may lose the bed.

for international students

Check-in requires: passport, voluntary medical insurance policy, migration card, a translated blood test, a chest X-ray from the last year, a dermatologist certificate, a GP report from Student Polyclinic No. 21, and three 3×4 photos.

Faculty / institute: Preparatory School for International StudentsFoundation

Preparatory School students who need a dormitory place must mark it in the "Dormitory" section of their personal account; they are notified of the allocation through the E-University system.

Student life includes the Kazan Yulbars sports club, which governs the university's athletic teams, and the voluntary KFU Student Club for arts such as vocals and dance.

The medical-care page for foreign students lists City Polyclinic No. 21 "Studencheskaya" (95 Orenburgsky Trakt), the KFU medical unit and the KFU psychological service in the Universiade Village.

for international students

Students from visa countries living in KFU dormitories must submit documents for migration registration within 7 working days of arrival at the Department of External Affairs (9 Gvardeyskaya St.).

2026/27for international students

Every foreign student must hold a voluntary medical insurance policy valid in Russia, bought at own expense, with coverage of at least 400,000 RUB for the 2026–2027 academic year, including repatriation, and send a scan within two days of arrival.

for international students

Tuition covers only educational services; medical checkups, medical insurance, the dormitory and everyday expenses are not included.

for international students

Full-time students may work in Russia with a student visa without additional permits, as long as work does not interfere with classes; part-time or distance students may not.

The university site has an English version (eng.kpfu.ru); the contact mailbox it lists is [email protected].