Association of Global Universities (NGO), funded by Russian federal budget
Open Doors Russian Scholarship, Tuition Funded
The Open Doors Russian Scholarship, Tuition Funded is a partially-funded scholarship from Association of Global Universities (NGO), funded by Russian federal budget for Bachelor's, Master's, PhD pursuing Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Medicine & Health Sciences, Natural Sciences in Russia. Deadline: 2026-2027 cycle: registration and portfolio August 20 – November 1, 2026.
- Funding
- Partial Funding
- Degree levels
- Bachelor's, Master's, PhD
- Where
- Russia
- Funded by
- government
Key Facts at a Glance
- Amount
- Free tuition for the chosen programme; free Russian language preparation for winners of Russian-taught programmes; travel, accommodation and living costs not covered
- Deadline
- 2026-2027 cycle: registration and portfolio August 20 – November 1, 2026
- Host countries
- Russia
- Fields
- Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Medicine & Health Sciences, Natural Sciences
Eligibility Criteria
Open to all foreign citizens, stateless persons, and compatriots living abroad Academic Requirements Nationality Requirements The competition is open to foreign citizens, stateless persons, and compatriots living abroad. There are no nationality restrictions — participants from all 185+ countries are eligible. Language Requirements
Scholarship Benefits
- Free tuition for the full duration of the chosen programme (funded from the Russian federal budget)
- Free Russian language preparation year for winners entering Russian-taught programmes
- Monthly stipend amount varies by university (winners should confirm the stipend with their chosen university)
- Travel to Russia, accommodation, and living costs are not covered by the competition prize
Important Dates & Deadlines
2026-2027 cycle: registration and portfolio August 20 – November 1, 2026
Verify eligibility and deadlines on the official scholarship page before applying.