Scholarships in Russia

Explore scholarships available in Russia. We only link to official external application pages. For deeper examples, review our Skoltech University scholarship guide.

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5 scholarships

Open Doors: Russian Scholarship Project

A competitive government-funded scholarship allowing international students to study tuition-free at leading Russian universities. Selection is merit-based through online Olympiads.

RussiaPhDFully FundedDeadline: January (varies by year)

Official source: Open Doors - Global Universities • Updated:

Skoltech University Scholarship

Skoltech offers scholarship-backed admission for international MSc applicants in Russia, including tuition coverage, monthly stipend, and medical insurance for selected students.

RussiaMastersFully FundedDeadline: March 16, 2026 (MSc first-wave deadline; check official portal for additional rounds)

Official source: Skoltech Admissions • Updated:

Skoltech University Scholarship

Skoltech provides scholarship-backed PhD admission for international researchers in Russia, including tuition coverage, monthly stipend, and medical insurance for admitted students.

RussiaPhDFully FundedDeadline: April 27, 2026 (PhD first-wave deadline)

Official source: Skoltech Admissions • Updated: