The Open Doors Russian Scholarship Project is a prestigious international competition that allows students from all over the world to study tuition-free at top Russian universities. It provides admission opportunities for Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD, and Post-doctoral programs. The scholarship is organized by the Association of Global Universities under the support of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of Russia.

🔆 Host Country & Institutions
✅ Host Country: Russia
✅ Host Universities: Multiple leading Russian universities including HSE University, Novosibirsk State University, Tomsk State University, and others participating in the Open Doors network

🔆 Degree Levels & Subject Areas
✅ Available Programs:

• Bachelor’s Degree

• Master’s Degree

• PhD (Doctoral Studies)

• Post-doctoral Research Track

✅ Fields of Study:

• Computer & Data Science

• Mathematics & Artificial Intelligence

• Engineering & Technology

• Chemistry & Materials Science

• Biology & Biotechnology

• Economics & Econometrics

• Business & Management

• Clinical Medicine & Public Health

• Russian Language & Culture

• Political Science, Psychology, and more

🔆 Benefits
✅ Full tuition fee waiver for winners
✅ Admission to a top Russian university without entrance exams
✅ Choice to study in English or Russian, depending on the program
✅ Simplified admission and visa process
✅ Prestigious academic and research experience in Russia

⚠️ Note: While tuition is covered, students may still need to pay for living expenses, travel, and insurance, depending on the university’s policy.

🔆 Eligibility Criteria
✅ Open to foreign citizens, stateless persons, and Russians living abroad
✅ Educational background requirements:

• Bachelor’s applicants must have completed or be completing secondary education

• Master’s applicants must hold a Bachelor’s or Specialist degree

• PhD and Post-doc applicants must hold relevant higher degrees
  ✅ Only one application per candidate per competition cycle
  ✅ No application fee required

🔆 How to Apply
✅ Register on the official Open Doors portal
✅ Choose your subject area and academic track
✅ Complete your portfolio with transcripts, certificates, and achievements
✅ Submit the portfolio for evaluation
✅ Shortlisted applicants will take online exams or interviews (depending on level)
✅ Winners select their preferred Russian university and program for admission

🔆 Application Timeline
✅ Applications Open: September 1, 2025
✅ Portfolio Submission Deadline: November 16, 2025
✅ First Stage Results: Late November 2025
✅ Further Rounds (for PhD/Post-doc): December 2025 – February 2026

🔆 Deadline
✅ Final Date to Apply: November 16, 2025