The Open Door Russian Scholarship 2026 is now open for international students from around the world. This prestigious program, funded by the Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation, offers fully funded opportunities to pursue Master’s or PhD degrees at top universities across Russia for the 2026–2027 academic year.
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This scholarship is designed to support talented students of all nationalities who wish to advance their education and research in Russia’s leading institutions.
Scholarship Overview
Host Country: Russia
AdvertisementOrganized by: Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation
Degree Levels: Master’s, PhD
Coverage: 100% tuition fee waiver
Eligible Applicants: All nationalities
Deadline: 16 November 2025
Financial Coverage
Selected students will benefit from a 100% tuition fee scholarship, allowing them to pursue postgraduate studies in Russia without the burden of academic costs.
Available Study Fields
Applicants may choose from a wide range of disciplines, including:
Chemistry & Materials Science
Computer & Data Science
Biology & Biotechnology
Neuroscience & Psychology
Mathematics & Artificial Intelligence
Clinical Medicine & Public Health
Business & Management
Politics & International Relations
Engineering & Technology
Physical Sciences
Education
Linguistics & Modern Languages
Economics & Econometrics
Earth Sciences
Participating Universities
Successful candidates can study at some of Russia’s most prestigious institutions, including:
Higher School of Economics (HSE)
Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology
Tomsk State University
ITMO University
Novosibirsk State University
National Research Nuclear University
Ural Federal University
Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University
People’s Friendship University of Russia (RUDN)
Far Eastern Federal University
Kazan University
Lobachevsky State University (UNN)
Siberian Federal University
South Ural State University
And many more top universities across Russia
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify, applicants must:
Be of any nationality.
Hold a Bachelor’s degree (for Master’s programs) or a Master’s degree (for PhD programs) from a recognized institution.
Provide the following documents:
Valid passport copy
Degree certificates and transcripts
Statement of Purpose
Proof of English or Russian language proficiency
Application Process
The application is completed online through the official Open Doors portal. Applicants must:
Register on the official website.
Fill out the application form.
Upload the required documents.
Don’t miss out on this chance to study tuition-free at world-class Russian universities through the Open Door Scholarship 2026.
