Quick Facts

Eligible CountriesAny
Host CountryUSA
Area of StudyIT, Business, Health
Application Deadline1 November 2026
Scholarship TypeMasters, Doctorate, Undergraduate
FundingFully Funded
Mode of StudyOnline
ReferenceRAS-2026-1900
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About This Scholarship

The Open Doors Russian Scholarship 2027 is a fully funded scholarship offered by the Russian Government for international students to pursue bachelor’s, master’s, PhD, or postdoctoral studies at 24 leading Russian universities. Scholars receive full tuition coverage and a monthly stipend to support their living expenses while studying across a wide range of academic disciplines.

What This Scholarship Covers

  • Full tuition fees covered
  • Monthly stipend for living expenses

Who Can Apply

  • 1 Must be an international student from any country
  • 2 Must have a strong academic record
  • 3 Must have completed secondary education for bachelor's track, or bachelor's degree for master's track, or master's degree for PhD/postdoctoral track
  • 4 Must select from eligible subject areas and one of 24 participating Russian universities

How to Apply

1
Register on the Open Doors website and create an account (from 20 August 2026)
2
Select a track (Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral/PhD, or Postdoctoral) and subject area
3
Complete First Stage requirements: compile a portfolio including individual achievements, complete an entry test, and submit a motivation letter (by 1 November 2026)
4
Await First Stage results announcement (13 November 2026)
5
Register for Second Stage through your Open Doors account and select available time slot (by 16 November 2026)
6
Complete Second Stage tasks: for Bachelor's/Master's/PhD tracks, complete online proctored tasks within 180 minutes (by 21 December 2026); for Postdoctoral track, prepare and submit video presentation of research achievements (by 6 December 2026)
7
Await final results announcement (21 December 2026)
📅 3-4 years for bachelor's, 2 years for master's, 3-4 years for PhD

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