Government of the Russian Federation (Rossotrudnichestvo)
Russian Government Quota for International Students
The Russian Government Quota for International Students is a fully-funded scholarship from Government of the Russian Federation (Rossotrudnichestvo) for Bachelor's, Master's, PhD pursuing any field in Russia. Deadline: CIS countries: approximately December 15 (2026 cycle: December 15, 2026); all other countries: approximately January 15 (2026 cycle: January 15, 2027).
- Funding
- Fully Funded
- Degree levels
- Bachelor's, Master's, PhD
- Where
- Russia
- Funded by
- government
Key Facts at a Glance
- Amount
- Full tuition; monthly stipend; subsidised dormitory (~2,500–3,769 RUB/month); free preparatory Russian language year; travel and insurance not covered
- Deadline
- CIS countries: approximately December 15 (2026 cycle: December 15, 2026); all other countries: approximately January 15 (2026 cycle: January 15, 2027)
- Host countries
- Russia
- Fields
- Any field
Eligibility Criteria
Foreign citizens from 180+ countries (dual citizens must permanently reside abroad and hold no Russian-issued diploma) Academic Requirements Nationality Requirements Age & Other Requirements
Scholarship Benefits
- Full tuition for the entire programme
- Monthly stipend throughout the study period (amount varies by university and level)
- Subsidised dormitory accommodation (typically 2,500–3,769 RUB per month)
- Free preparatory Russian language year for non-Russian speakers
- Travel to Russia and personal health insurance are not covered
Important Dates & Deadlines
CIS countries: approximately December 15 (2026 cycle: December 15, 2026); all other countries: approximately January 15 (2026 cycle: January 15, 2027)
Verify eligibility and deadlines on the official scholarship page before applying.