Voronezh
Voronezh is home to 1 of RusStudy's partner state universities. University dorm housing starts at €40/month (or €130/month for a shared apartment), with estimated daily living costs of €160/month.
A major city of south-western Russia, Voronezh is the principal urban centre of the black-earth region. It is where Peter the Great had the first Russian fleet built, and today it is one of the main university hubs of central Russia.
Universities
Cost of living
| University dormitory | 40 € / month |
|---|---|
| Shared apartment | 130 € / month |
| Monthly living costs (food, transport) | 160 € / month |
Indicative estimate based on 2025 university rates. The final quote depends on the chosen university.
Where Voronezh is and how to get there
Voronezh lies south of Moscow, on the river of the same name. The city is served by trains from the capital, with comfortable overnight services, and it also has an airport.
Among the regional cities in the network, it is the largest and best equipped: you find the services of a genuine regional metropolis without paying Moscow prices.
A genuine university city
Voronezh has a substantial student population, and you feel it in the atmosphere of the city: cafés, libraries, student societies and events set the rhythm of the academic year.
For an international student, that density is a practical advantage: student-facing infrastructure is well run in, and the universities are used to welcoming international cohorts.
The right compromise between size and budget
Voronezh offers a balance that is rare in the network: the facilities of a large city at a cost of living close to that of medium-sized towns. The table above gives the exact figures.
It is often the choice of students who want neither the anonymity of Moscow nor the quiet of a small town, and who are looking for a lively student life without blowing up the family budget.
Student life day to day
The urban transport network covers the city well, and distances stay reasonable. The main avenue and the central districts concentrate most of daily life.
Green spaces and the riverside offer real breathing room in the warmer months, and the city has a cultural offering ahead of the other regional cities in the network.
What to know before choosing Voronezh
The international community is larger here than in the small towns, but still below that of Moscow. Halal food exists and can be found, without being as obvious as in Kazan.
Russian remains the language of everything: classes, administration, shops. The size of the city does not exempt you from learning it; it simply makes learning more comfortable, because there are more occasions to practise.
The partner university on site
Voronezh is home to Voronezh State University, one of the major public multidisciplinary institutions of central Russia. Its age and size give it a broad range of programmes and solid experience in hosting international students.
That is what sets Voronezh apart from the other regional cities in the network: you get a substantial university without the budget constraints of Moscow.
Frequently asked questions
Is housing guaranteed for studying in Voronezh?
Yes: RusStudy pre-books your room in secure university residences in Voronezh before you arrive, monitored 24/7, or guides you toward a shared apartment depending on your budget.
Is there a Tunisian community in Voronezh?
Yes: RusStudy has local contacts and an active Tunisian student community in each of its partner university cities, including Voronezh, to help you settle in from day one.