Open Doors Russian ScholarshipProject 2026-27
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The Open Doors Russian Scholarship Project is a fully funded competition for international students and researchers seeking to study at leading Russian universities. Winners of the Bachelor's, Master's and Doctoral tracks receive the right to study in Russia under the federal education quota, with tuition funded by the Russian government. The competition is conducted entirely online.
Requirements checklist
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Be a foreign citizen or stateless person.
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Meet the academic requirements for the selected track.
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Bachelor's applicants: 16–23 years old and without a Bachelor's/Specialist/Master's degree.
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Master's applicants: 20–33 years old, without a Specialist or Master's degree, and hold or be completing a Bachelor's-equivalent qualification.
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Doctoral applicants: 22–35 years old, without a PhD, and hold or be completing a Master's/Specialist degree.
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Participate in the online competition stages.
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Submit a portfolio, motivation letter, entry test and supporting documents.
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Documents must be submitted in Russian or English, or accompanied by an appropriate translation.