Program Overview
The Open Doors 2026 Scholarship in Russia offers free study, monthly stipend, and housing for Bachelor’s, Master’s, and PhD students across 20+ fields. Deadline: November 16, 2025.
Benefits & Financial Coverage & Eligibility & Admission Criteria
Brief Description
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Host Country: Russia
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Scholarship Provider: Open Doors Olympiad Scholarship
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Host Universities: 21 public universities
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Academic Levels: Bachelor’s – Master’s – PhD
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Eligible Nationalities: All countries
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Deadline: November 16, 2025
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Age Limit: No age restrictions for application
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Language Certificate: English or Russian proficiency certificate is not mandatory
Available Fields
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Engineering & Technology
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Business & Management
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Computer Science & Data
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Biology & Biotechnology
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Politics & International Studies
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Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy & Nursing
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Clinical Medicine & Public Health
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Education
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Economics & Econometrics
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Mathematics & Artificial Intelligence
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Chemistry & Materials Science
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Linguistics & Literary Studies
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Earth Sciences
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Physical Sciences
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Neuroscience & Cognitive Psychology
Funding Benefits
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Full tuition coverage (free study)
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Monthly stipend for all selected students
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Free preparatory year for learning Russian (optional, for those studying in Russian)
Required Documents
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Completed scholarship application form
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Passport-size photo with white background
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Graduation certificate & transcript of the latest degree obtained
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Motivation letter
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Any supporting certificates such as courses, trainings, volunteer work, extracurricular activities, or academic awards (if available)
