Russian Ministry of Education and Science - Russian Federation Government Scholarships to Foreign Students

Benefit

The Russian government will cover the costs of your full tuition fees for the duration of your studies and will provide you with a small monthly living allowance (approximately 7,000 RUB, equivalent to around 70 EUR, for Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD students). If your knowledge of Russian is not yet sufficient, a one-year preparatory language course will also be fully funded. Most host universities also provide accommodation in student halls of residence. You will be responsible for covering travel costs, health insurance and living expenses that exceed the allowance. The programme is run by Rossotrudnichestvo, the Russian Federal Agency for International Cooperation, and accepts up to around 30,000 international students at all levels of study each year.

Eligibility

• Nationality: All nationalities are welcome; however, you must not be a Russian citizen.
• Level of study: Bachelor’s, University of Applied Sciences, Master’s or PhD programmes, or the one-year preparatory course in Russian.
• Previous education: A school-leaving qualification is required for admission to a Bachelor’s degree programme; a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree is required for admission to a Master’s degree programme or a PhD programme.
• Field of study: All participants are eligible to take part.
• Grades: Candidates are expected to have excellent academic results; the selection process is very demanding.

How to apply

Apply via education-in-russia.com. Depending on your country of origin, you will then either attend an interview or sit an aptitude test at your local Rossotrudnichestvo office or the Russian Embassy. The application process usually begins in January, with 15 May being a common deadline for applications. Please check with your local office or embassy for the exact date in your country.