Scholarships in Russia

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Open Doors Russian Scholarship 2027: Bachelor's Track

The Open Doors Bachelor's track is a free international online competition for foreign citizens seeking tuition-free undergraduate study at participating Russian universities. The 2026 competition portfolio deadline is November 1, with winners and prize-winners determined after portfolio review and a proctored online task stage.

RussiaBachelorsPartially FundedDeadline: November 1, 2026 (portfolio submission)

Official source: Open Doors Russian Scholarship Project - Global Universities Association •Updated:

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Scholarship guideOpen / expected

Open Doors Russian Scholarship 2027: Master's Track

The Open Doors Master's track is a free online competition for international graduates seeking tuition-free Master's study at participating Russian universities. Applicants submit a subject-area portfolio by November 1, 2026 and qualifying candidates complete mandatory proctored online tasks.

RussiaMastersPartially FundedDeadline: November 1, 2026 (portfolio submission)

Official source: Open Doors Russian Scholarship Project - Global Universities Association •Updated:

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Scholarship guideOpen / expected

Open Doors Russian Scholarship 2027: Doctoral Track

The Open Doors doctoral track is a three-stage online competition for international Master's or Specialist graduates seeking tuition-free doctoral study in Russia. After portfolio review and proctored subject tasks, selected candidates interview prospective research supervisors before final results.

RussiaPhDPartially FundedDeadline: November 1, 2026 (portfolio submission)

Official source: Open Doors Russian Scholarship Project - Global Universities Association •Updated:

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Skoltech Master's Scholarship 2027 in Russia: Pre-Open Guide

Skoltech's 2026 Master's admission cycle closed on July 7, 2026. The official admissions page tells candidates interested in a 2027 start to check back in autumn or subscribe for notification. This pre-open guide uses the completed 2026 rules as preparation evidence and does not claim that the 2027 dates are confirmed.

RussiaMastersFully FundedDeadline: 2027 dates not yet published (2026 cycle closed July 7)

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Skoltech PhD Scholarship 2027 in Russia: Pre-Open Guide

Skoltech's 2026 PhD application cycle closed on June 29, 2026. The official admissions page directs candidates interested in a 2027 start to check back in autumn or subscribe for notification. This pre-open guide explains the completed 2026 requirements without presenting them as confirmed 2027 dates.

RussiaPhDFully FundedDeadline: 2027 dates not yet published (2026 cycle closed June 29)

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