Number of university students by degree Russia| Statista

The number of students pursuing a bachelor's degree in Russia reached approximately 2.9 million in the academic year 2023/24, having slightly increased from the previous year. The specialist's student count gradually increased in recent years. Master's degree programs have gained popularity among Russians between the academic years 2014/15 and 2018/19 and since 2021/22.

Number of students enrolled in higher education institutions in Russia from academic year 2014/15 to 2023/24, by degree (in 1,000s)

Characteristic	Bachelor's	Specialist	Master's
2023/24	2,884.5	864.7	576.1
2022/23	2,776.3	824	529.7
2021/22	2,760.4	793.7	490.1
2020/21	2,773.4	770.4	505.5
2019/20	2,796.2	746.6	525.5
2018/19	2,902.2	723.3	536.2
2017/18	3,032.7	703.7	509.4
2016/17	3,263.4	689.2	446.9
2015/16	3,530.9	904.9	330.7
2014/15	3,516.1	1,465.9	227

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March 2025

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Russia

Survey time period

September 2014 to September 2023

Supplementary notes

As of the beginning of each academic year.
The statistic has been compiled from several reports by the source.

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