Probably every second graduate of the school dreams of education, which can be obtained at the prestigious Russian national economic university. This direction is currently very popular. Economists in the modern way of life are necessary both at state enterprises and at private ones. According to statistics, university graduates in 99% get a well-paid job. The pass rate for economic specialties is high. The competition is also quite large. Of course, in order to enter the University of Economics on a budget, it is necessary to pass exams very well and have a high pass mark. Anyone who, for whatever reason, has not passed for free training, is invited to enter on a contract basis. To do this, you will need to pay a fixed amount for the year.
Throughout the Russian Federation there are a lot of universities that train upscale economists. Let's look at the most prestigious universities.
Moscow State University
In 1755, for the first time, Lomonosov University opened its doors to applicants. At the very beginning of the activity there were only three faculties: legal, medical and philosophical. The economic direction was added only in 1941. Training is based on a non-standard approach, creative and analytical thinking is encouraged. State University has many foreign partners. Thanks to this, students are sent for internships in European countries. To do this, you must have success in school and to know perfectly the English language. This educational institution is leading not only in Russia, but is also highly regarded throughout the world.
MGIMO
In Moscow, there is another large university that specializes in training international specialists. The teaching staff is highly qualified. Students are trained by doctors of sciences, associate professors, candidates of sciences. The university has 68 departments and 7 faculties. Graduates of economic specialties can work not only in Russia, but also abroad. In parallel with the main directions, additional languages ββare being studied. The university currently provides training in a multi-level system. Students study for 4 years at the bachelor's degree, at the end they can get a master's degree.
HSE
Higher School of Economics - a young educational institution. It was founded 24 years ago, in 1992, the University of Economics prepares bachelor and master students. Training is possible both in person and in absentia. Applicants are invited to take preparatory courses before entering. There are both budget places and paid ones. Students are paid a scholarship for good results in training. A non-resident hostel is provided, its cost per year is about $ 22. It has 10 partner universities located in the Netherlands, Great Britain, France and Germany. The Higher School of Economics has received a state license and 4th level of accreditation.
SPbGEU
Petersburg University of Economics is a state higher education institution. It was created in 2012 by combining three universities. Currently, it is one of the largest institutions in Russia specializing in economic education. Every year, more than 20,000 students study here. All teachers have advanced degrees. This State Economic University has branches that are located in cities such as Pskov, Kirovsk, Veliky Novgorod and Murmansk. Nonresident hostel is provided. In total, the university provides training in 25 specialties.
SPbUUE
The University of Management and Economics, located in St. Petersburg, is one of the leading private educational institutions. It was founded in 1990. All training programs comply with European standards. The Russian University of Economics graduates specialists who can work in all sectors of the national economy of the Russian Federation. Students undergo internship abroad. Everyone who came from other countries and cities during their studies live in a training and hotel complex. There is a full-time and part-time department. You can get additional qualifications at the university - after graduating from the bachelor's program, you are invited to continue studying in a magistracy, then graduate school and doctoral studies.
SPbSUEF
The State University of Economics and Finance of St. Petersburg is the largest educational and scientific institution in Russia. It was formed in 2012 by connecting three universities. For training, innovative programs, advanced technologies are used. In 2015, more than 22,000 students studied here, of which about 2,000 are citizens of other countries. The University of Economics has more than 10 branches. The teaching staff consists of highly qualified specialists. They try to train professionals in the economic sphere who will be competitive not only at the federal level, but also internationally. There are continuing education and retraining programs. All students who have high academic excellence are encouraged to complete an internship in Europe.
REU them. Plekhanova

Plekhanov University of Economics is located in the capital of Russia. Among all the universities in Moscow, he ranks 21st. Located in the city center. Has a state license. Nonresident hostel is provided. The date of its foundation is considered to be 1907. Its current name was received by the University of Economics in 1991. Teaching is conducted by doctors of sciences, professors. In total, about 15,000 students study at the university. He has an award - the Order of the Red Banner of Labor. Branches are located not only in the Russian Federation, but also in the cities of the near abroad: Minsk, Riga, Yerevan, Tashkent and others. Training is conducted at 15 main faculties: finance, general economics, economics of trade and commodity science, law and others. Famous people graduated from this university: Babanov O. T - Prime Minister of Kyrgyzstan, Franchuk I. A - Ukrainian politician, Yavlinsky G. A. - leader of the Yabloko party. Also, many deputies of the State Duma of the Russian Federation are graduates of the Plekhanov University. Many students from around the world study for masters and graduate students. He actively collaborates with foreign universities in the field of student exchange. The university occupies only 12 buildings. Of these, 6 are educational buildings, administrative - 3, there are also canteens, a hostel, a congress center. Most of the area (almost 75%) is occupied by buildings intended for training.
SPbSTEU
The State Trade and Economic University of St. Petersburg is very popular among applicants from different countries. It was founded in 1919. You can study on a full-time or part-time basis. All students upon graduation receive a state diploma. During its activities, this university graduated more than 75,000 highly qualified specialists. Training is carried out in 5 buildings, which are located in the historical center of St. Petersburg. Students who come from other cities or countries are offered a large hostel with a capacity of more than 2,000 beds. The university supports the initiative of creative and sports development. Many different sections are organized here. The teaching staff is guided by the training of highly qualified specialists, whose basic knowledge meets international requirements. On a full-time basis, a bachelor's degree is received for 4 years, and a master's program takes 2 years. In the correspondence form, you can get a bachelor's degree in 5 years.