The Open Doors Scholarship Program in Russia for 2026 is a program offered by the Russian government to international students pursuing Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, and Postdoctoral degrees . Over 6,300 winners were selected for the 2025 competition. Candidates from all over the world are eligible to apply. The application process is free . Open Doors Scholarship winners will receive a full scholarship to study at the Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, and Postdoctoral level at their chosen Russian university. Students can also work in Russia without restrictions and will receive a residence permit. Further details regarding the Open Doors Scholarship requirements and application procedures are provided below.
Details about the Open Russian Scholarship 2026
- Host country : Russia
- Universities : 24 universities are participating
- Scholarship levels : Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, and Post-Doctoral
- Funded by: Ministry of Science and Higher Education
- Scholarships open to students: 24 of the best Russian universities
- Deadline: November 16, 2025
What is the Open Doors Scholarship Program?
Winners receive free early admission to any Russian university, without entrance exams, with tuition fees covered, in addition to a monthly stipend provided by the Russian Federation.
Benefits of the Open Doors Grant in Russia
The scholarship covers the following:
- Full tuition fees
- Free admission.
- Monthly salary.
- stay
- Students can also work.
Topics
- Biology and Biotechnology
- Computer Science and Data
- Applied Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence
- Business and Management
- Politics and International Studies
- Physical Sciences and Technology
- Modern Linguistics and Languages
- Chemistry and Materials Science
- Economics and Econometrics
- Engineering and Technology
- Clinical medicine and public health
- Earth and environmental sciences for sustainability
- Education and Psychology
- Urban planning and civil engineering
Eligibility criteria
- The grant is open to all citizens.
- Master's Track : You must have a Bachelor's degree or be in the process of completing a Bachelor's program in the academic year of the competition.
- PhD track : You must have a master's degree or specialization, or be in the process of completing one in the academic year of the competition.
- Bachelor's Degree Track : You must have completed or be completing your general secondary education.
- Please read the rules and frequently asked questions before applying.
How to apply for the Russian government's Open Doors Grant 2026?
The application process, step by step:
- Register online by creating an account.
- Complete your investment profile and pass the available eligibility test in your account. Please attach all required documents.
- You cannot modify the wallet after the deadline (November 16, 2025).
- After the portfolio results are announced, the winners will be invited to solve the second stage.
- After the second stage evaluation and interview, the winners will be selected to study for free in Russia.
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University selection
If your preferred university does not offer your chosen program, your application will be forwarded to the next university. When registering to participate, you can select from one to six universities .