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RACUS GROUP

RACUS GROUP is a Saint Petersburg-based organization that recruits international students for Russian state universities.

Last updated September 16, 2026

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Overview

RACUS GROUP (the RACUS organization, a group of Russian state universities) is an international education organization founded in 1991 and registered in Saint Petersburg. It supports foreign students' admission to Russian state universities and describes itself as a leader among exporters of Russian higher education. The organization offers more than 1,200 study programs in fields such as medicine, engineering, economics, and humanities, and has representative offices in 77 countries.

History

The RACUS organization (a group of Russian state universities) was founded in 1991 and registered in Saint Petersburg, on the initiative and with the support of a group of Russian state universities. Since its foundation, it has attracted and sent more than 100,000 foreign students from 130 countries to study at Russian higher education institutions. The organization has received numerous prestigious awards and letters of thanks from universities, embassies, and other organizations. Its central office is located in Saint Petersburg and includes four departments, and it has representative offices in 77 countries and in 11 cities in the European part of Russia.

Products and positioning

A recognized leader in international higher education in Russia, ranked No. 1 by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation.

  • Medicine programs

    Includes General Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Veterinary, and more than 70 Clinical Residency programs.

  • Engineering programs

    Includes Maritime Navigation, Mining Engineering, Oil and Gas Engineering, Mechatronics and Robotics, Information Security, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Aquatic Bioresources and Aquaculture, Agricultural Engineering, and more than 1,000 other programs.

  • Economics programs

    Includes Economics, Management, Finance and Credit, Business Informatics, Customs Affairs, Economic Security, and other programs.

  • Humanities programs

    Includes International Relations, Tourism, Hotel Management, Pedagogy, Design, Linguistics, and more than 200 other programs.

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