Scholarships & Funding

Russian universities, with the Ministry of Science and Higher Education · Russia

A tuition-free place on a Masters or PhD programme at a participating Russian university for contest winners.

MASTERS, PHDDeadline: Registration usually runs from autumn, with the contest held over the following months.

Russian Government · Russia

The Open Doors Russian Scholarship 2027 is a golden opportunity for international students who dream of studying in Russia. Organized by the Association of Global Universities with the support of the Russian Government, this scholarship allows students to study tuition-free at some of the best universities in Russia. In addition, winners also receive a monthly stipend to help cover part of their living costs.

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Government of the Russian Federation, via Rossotrudnichestvo · Russia

Tuition-free study, a modest monthly stipend and access to hostel accommodation on the government's annual quota for foreign students.

MASTERS, PHDDeadline: The annual quota campaign usually opens toward the end of the year for the next academic year.

MSc Program · Russia

The applications are now open for the Skoltech University Russia Scholarship 2026 . It is a Fully Funded Scholarship for International students from around the world. Applicants can apply for the MSc and PhD degree programs. In 2024, Skoltech University provided scholarships to approximately 280 MSc students and 120 PhD students. No IELTS, GRE, or SAT is required. The Skoltech University Scholarship covers Tuition fees, Medical Insurance, a Monthly Stipend to cover living expenses, and accommodation . The Duration of the MSc Program is 2 years, and for the PhD, it is 3 years. More details are

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