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
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Host Country: Russia
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Organized by: Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation
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Degree Levels: Master’s, PhD
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Coverage: 100% tuition fee waiver
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Eligible Applicants: All nationalities
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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:
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Chemistry & Materials Science
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Computer & Data Science
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Biology & Biotechnology
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Neuroscience & Psychology
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Mathematics & Artificial Intelligence
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Clinical Medicine & Public Health
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Business & Management
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Politics & International Relations
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Engineering & Technology
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Physical Sciences
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Education
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Linguistics & Modern Languages
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Economics & Econometrics
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Earth Sciences
Participating Universities
Successful candidates can study at some of Russia’s most prestigious institutions, including:
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Higher School of Economics (HSE)
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Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology
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Tomsk State University
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ITMO University
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Novosibirsk State University
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National Research Nuclear University
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Ural Federal University
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Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University
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People’s Friendship University of Russia (RUDN)
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Far Eastern Federal University
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Kazan University
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Lobachevsky State University (UNN)
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Siberian Federal University
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South Ural State University
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And many more top universities across Russia
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify, applicants must:
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Be of any nationality.
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Hold a Bachelor’s degree (for Master’s programs) or a Master’s degree (for PhD programs) from a recognized institution.
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Provide the following documents:
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Valid passport copy
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Degree certificates and transcripts
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Statement of Purpose
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Proof of English or Russian language proficiency
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Application Process
The application is completed online through the official Open Doors portal. Applicants must:
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Register on the official website.
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Fill out the application form.
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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.
