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Vilnius University offer various services including student services such as accommodation facilities, career service, IT related service, legal advice, access to library, support to disable students, recreational centres and many more; academic advice and financial support including career counselling, mentoring; extra-curricular activities consisting of various student organisations. Students can join these communities according to their interests.

No, Vilnius university does not provide any private housing facilities but recommends trustworthy providers. Some of these resources are mentioned below:

• Aruodas
• Solo Society
• Shed Co-Living
• ATLAS
• Youston
• Liv-in
• Weloft 

Far Eastern Federal University has its own security services and its members are there in every building. Additionally, the university uses pass system, hence, no strangers can enter the hostels or study buildings without permission. The university also have emergency security service phone number available 24x7. Also, a police station and a fire emergency station are situated near the campus.  

Yes, all foreign students in international programs at Far Eastern Federal University get accommodation in campus hostels. There are 25 hostel buildings on the campus. Maximum distance from hostels to study buildings is just 15-20 minutes. The hostel fee can range as per the room type and can range between Russian Ruble 3,800 – 4,400 per month.

Yes, Vilnius University has 3 accommodations which are located nearer to the campus. Students are offered double and triple rooms with basic facilities including a common room providing internet access, a common kitchen, common bathrooms, laundry facilities etc. If the student plans to stay for more than 2 months, monthly rent for double room is EUR 130 and triple room is EUR 90.

As per the RAEX agency rankings, FEFU has secured rankings among the top 10 Russian Universities in six subject areas in 2025. Additionally, the university has been ranked among Top 20 for more than ten subjects. This includes:

• Oil and Gas Engineering: #12
• Biotechnology and Bio-Engineering: #12
• Biology: #13
• Chemistry: #17
• Sociology: #17
• Linguistics and Foreign Languages: #17
• Law: #18
• Management: #18

The duration of the Far Eastern Federal University MBBS (General Medicine) course is 6 years. The language of instruction of this course is English. No prior knowledge of Russian language is required for admission. The applicants must have completed Class 12 and have appeared for the NEET exam. The tuition fee for this course can range between INR 3-5 Lacs for a year.

Far Eastern Federal University ranking in Russia as per QS rankings in 2026 is #17. In the previous year's ranking, this university ranked at #16 position in 2025. In the rankings specifically for Russia, it can be said that FEFU ranks within the Top 20 Universities in Russia. Even in THE rankings 2025, in the Russian University category, it can be said that FEFU is placed within the Top 20 Russian Universities.

In the QS rankings, the FEFU ranking is #731-740 in 2026 and in 2025, it ranks at #631-640. Additionally, in THE World University rankings, this university ranks #1201-1500 in 2025. In the QS rankings, a decline in the rankings in 2026 can be observed. In the Global Universities category ranking by U.S. News, the FEFU ranking is #1772 in 2025.

There are many reputed alumni of Vilnius University who have made contributions in fields such as literature, education, science, history, research, journalism and many more. Some of these are as follows:

• Czes? aw Mi? osz
• Gabrielius Landsbergis
• Marija Gimbutas
• Adam Mickiewicz etc.

No, any internal scholarship except Sports Scholarship is not offered to foreign students at FEFU. However, foreign students can study for free as funded by the Russian Governmental Scholarship Quota. The details for the scholarship as per this quota are given below. Also, note that this quote is applicable on tuition fee only and does not include the following:

• All other expenses including visa fees, medical exam fee and dactylography, travel to the study place (air tickets), health insurance and non-insurance medical expenses, dorm expenses, and other personal expenses.

Details of the Monthly Scholarship are given below:

Vilnius University prepares it's students with many skills that may help them with their careers. Some of the top skills acquired by the graduates are mentioned below.

• Communication
• Project Management
• Microsoft Office
• English language
• Management
• Analytical Skills
• Leadership
• Customer Service

Far Eastern Federal University is a public university in Russia. The university teaches in English to its students. Furthermore, this university is the only representative of Russia in the Association of the Pacific Rim Universities (APRU). It is ranked among the Top 20 Universities in Russia. On top of this, it partners with 240+ international partners including the UN, WHO, UNESCO, G20, etc. The university is known for its MBBS program.

According to unofficial resources, Vilnius University graduates are placed in the following popular industries.

• Business Development

• Operations

• Research

• Engineering

• IT

• Media and Communication

• Education

• Finance

Many of the unofficial sources claim that FEFU acceptance rate is around 12.5%. This means that the university is very selective. However, a few others claim that its acceptance rate is around 36%. So, to take admission to this university, students should have an exceptional academic standing. They must have secured good marks in their previous studies. Additionally, they must also meet all the entry requirements. For admission to MBBS course, the applicants must have completed Class 12 education and appear for NEET exam.

Yes, the language of instruction at Far Eastern Federal University is in English. The university does not switch to Russian language instruction in the final years of education. All the communication between students and academic instruction is done in the English language. The university does have the Russian language as the part of the curriculum, but it is taught in English by some of FEFU's best teachers.

No, a knowledge of the Russian language is not necessary for admission to FEFU. However, students are required to appear for entrance exams in Biology and Chemistry. These are held in English language. There is no Russian language proficiency exam that students have to appear for. Note that all the academic communication and instruction at the university is offered in English.