Frequently asked questions
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1. What type of education establishments does EDUC deal with? Are they recognized worldwide?2. How many students are there in a class?
3. What other facilities are available in the education establishments?
4. What kinds of exchange programs are available?
5. Security arrangements
6. Vacations.
7. Student cards
8. Meals
9. Part time jobs
10. Any feedback to our parents?
11. Recreation & entertainment
12. The weather in St. Petersburg
13. Can I invite any visitors?
14. Am I eligible to apply for student loans when studying through your center?
15. Can I get any help to purchase tickets?
16. Bank and money transactions
17. Is there any age limit to apply?
18. Are there any scholarships offered?
19. Any discounts available?
20. Cost of living expenditure for a student living in St. Petersburg
What type of education establishments does EDUC deal with?
We only handle applications through internationally recognized Russian State Institutions. This guarantees a high quality of education. These education establishments are all world leaders in their respective fields and the degrees offered are recognized in over 80 countries. Please check with the consulate/embassy of the Russian Federation in your country for more information.
How many students are there in a class?
There 8-12 students in a class. This ensures that the students receive a high level of individual attention from the teachers. In some educational establishments there are separate groups comprising of only foreigners whereas in others they are mixed (foreigner & Russians).
What other facilities are available in the education establishments?
All universities have their own cafeteria, sports centre, library, and computer centre with Internet facilities in their territory. Also they have a special department to deal with foreign students which has it's own dean. There are also student unions, which organize get-togethers, concerts, camping trips etc.
Security
The EDUC has a special agreement with the special police department for foreigners (telephone 24hrs: 2783014) to cooperate if any of our students have any problems.
Vacations.
There are 2 vacations in the academic year. One is a 2-week winter vacation (In January) and the other is a 2-month summer vacation (July-August). Also if you want to go home or visit another country during theses vacations, the university will provide an exit visa to whatever country you wish.
Student cards
Students can receive International Student Cards which allow them to receive worldwide discounts on air tickets, museum entrance etc.
What kinds of exchange programs are available?
In addition to this we can organize any type of exchange programme in case a foreign student would like to do his practicals in St. Petersburg. We can also help if a student enrolled trough EDUC wishes to conduct his/her practical in another country. In the case of medicine we can organize that the students do their final year of medical studies in their homeland
Meals
Students can have their meals in the low priced cafeterias which are located in the universities. You can dine in any of the many cafeterias and restaurants in Petersburg including international fast-food chains (Mc Donald’s, Pizza Hut, Kentucky Fried Chicken etc.), which are popular among the student community. Also there are many international and Russian supermarkets (Stockman’s, Babylon, Siwa etc.) where you can purchase food if you prefer to make your own meals. On average the cost of food for 2 people living together is around 70-100$ per month.
Part time jobs
There is a demand for foreign students to work in restaurants, cafés, nightclubs, hotels, etc. To apply for a job a foreign national has to first get a work permit according to the law of the Russian Federation Also you can visit neighbouring. European countries during the summer and find a part-time job.
Any feedback to our parents?
Our representatives from all over the world visit St. Petersburg in order to meet the students whom were sent to study here . They discuss any problems that the students may have and also see to their well-being and happiness in St. Petersburg.
Recreation & entertainment
There are many ways that the students can spend their free time in St. Petersburg. Fitness centers, horse riding, swimming, sauna, barbecue, bowling alleys,billiard bars, paintball, go-karting, nightclubs, ballet, theatre, museums, etc. It is a well known fact that St. Petersburg is one of the world’s leading cultural centres and therefore no matter what your taste are you can always find something of interest.
The weather in St. Petersburg
There are 4 seasons in St. Petersburg Spring (from mid march to May), Summer (from June to August), Autumn (Fall) (form September to mid November) and Winter (from mid November to mid March) During the Summer temperature can go up to 24-28 degrees centigrade and in the Winter it can drop to about minus 10 to 20 degrees centigrade.
Can I invite any visitors?
Yes. If any family member or close friend would like to visit you can apply for a visa through the university or through a tourist firm. EDUC can also help with this process.
Am I eligible to apply for student loans when studying through your organization?
Yes since the educational establishments that we work with are world-wide recognized you will have no problem in getting a student loan from your government or from a bank. We are glad to help you with the provision of the required documents in order to apply for a loan.
Can I get any help to purchase tickets?
The EDUC has a special contract with a ticketing agent in St. Petersburg in order to purchase air-tickets at a special student rate which is even less than what the airlines charge! Also they (the ticketing agent) are able to provide tickets for any airline.
Bank and money transactions
Most students use the Western Union money transfer system to receive money from home. There are also a lot of ATM’s where you can withdraw cash using your credit card and international banks. (Citibank, ANZ, Hunder’s Bank, Barkleys etc.) We recommend that students and others convert their currency into roubles only at authorized exchange boots or banks. These are located all around the city and some are even open 24 hours. Also it is easier to exchange U.S.$ into roubles at a good rate and therefore recommend that anyone who visits Russia to bring their cash in U.S.$ for added convenience. Traveller's cheques and other kinds of money vouchers are also exchangeable. If urgent money transfers are needed, EDUC can help to transfer money from countries where it has its representative offices. (India, Sri Lanka, Sweden, U.K.) Your educational fees could be directly transferred to our bank account from anywhere in the world so you would not have to carry cash with you.
Is there any age limit to apply?
There normally is an age limit for entrance to Russian educational establishments. However the EDUC through a special agreement with the education establishments has lifted this age barrier for our students. The only requirement is that the candidate should be mentally and physically fit in order to attend the study course.
Are there any scholarships offered?
The EDUC offers scholarships in three stages:
Half scholarships. In this case you will get a 30 -40% reduction from your educational fees.
Full scholarships for gifted students through the EDUC
Full scholarships for gifted students through the Russian Ministry of Education
Any discounts available?
Yes if fees for the whole study period is paid in one installment then there will be a 30-40% reduction in the Education fees.
Cost of living expenditure for a student living in St.Petersburg
EDUC recommends that each student brings a minimum of about 1000-1500$ U.S. per year for cost of living expenditures.