The Government of Russia has announced the Russian Government Scholarship 2026 program for international students. This fully funded scholarship opportunity, known as the Open Doors Scholarship Russia, is available for Master’s and Ph.D. studies at Russian universities. No application fees are required to apply.
Why Study in Russia?
Russia boasts one of the world’s best higher education systems, with several universities ranked among the top academic institutions globally according to Times Higher Education. Russian universities feature:
- State-of-the-art scientific laboratories
- World-class research environments
- Professional faculty members
- Diverse academic fields at Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Ph.D. levels
- Instruction available in both Russian and English
Thousands of international students from around the world currently study in Russia, enjoying high-quality education and European/Asian living standards. Russia offers affordable education and living costs compared to many Western countries.
About Russian Government Scholarship 2026
The Russian Government opens doors for international students with excellent academic records to study at top Russian universities through the Open Doors Scholarship program. This initiative is organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation.
Last year, the Russian government offered over 1,500 scholarships to international students. For 2026, they are providing more than 300 fully funded scholarships for Master’s and Ph.D. programs across various academic disciplines.
Scholarship Details
- Host Country: Russia
- Host Universities: Multiple Russian Universities
- Scholarship Provider: Government of Russia
- Scholarship Coverage: Fully Funded
- Degree Level: Master’s and Ph.D. Programs
- Application Fee: None
Scholarship Benefits
The Russian Government Scholarship 2026 offers comprehensive benefits:
- 100% tuition fee coverage
- Free Russian language courses (if studying in Russian)
- Government scholarship stipend
- Option to apply to multiple universities
Available Study Fields
The scholarship covers 14 subject areas for both Master’s and Ph.D. tracks:
- Biology & Biotechnology
- Computer & Data Science
- Mathematics & Artificial Intelligence
- Business & Management
- Politics & International Studies
- Neuroscience & Psychology
- Physical Sciences
- Linguistics & Modern Languages
- Chemistry & Materials Science
- Economics & Econometrics
- Engineering & Technology
- Clinical Medicine & Public Health
- Earth Sciences
- Education
Eligibility Criteria
The application criteria for the Russian Government “Open Doors” Scholarship are straightforward. Applicants must meet the basic eligibility requirements to be considered for this opportunity.
