The Open Doors Russian Scholarship 2026 offers international students the chance to study tuition-free at 24 top Russian universities. Open to Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD, and Postdoctoral candidates, the program covers diverse fields such as AI, Engineering, Medicine, Business, and more. Winners also receive a monthly stipend and access to world-class research facilities. Applications are fully online, making it easy for students from 185+ countries to apply.

Fields of Study:

• Applied Mathematics & Artificial Intelligence

• Biology & Biotechnology

• Business & Management

• Chemistry & Materials Science

• Clinical Medicine & Public Health

• Computer & Data Science

• Earth & Environmental Sciences

• Economics & Econometrics

• Education & Psychology

• Engineering & Technology

• Physical Sciences & Technology

• Politics & International Studies

• Russian Language & Culture

• Urbanism & Civil Engineering

Who Can Apply?
International students from over 185 countries.

What is Covered?

• Tuition-free education at top Russian universities

• Monthly stipend from host university

• Modern labs and research opportunities

• Study in English or Russian

• Fully online selection process (no travel required for exams)

• Career support and on-campus job opportunities

Eligibility Criteria:

• Bachelor’s Track: Completed or final-year high school.

• Master’s Track: Completed or final-year Bachelor’s degree.

• PhD Track: Completed Master’s degree + research proposal.

• Postdoctoral Track: Already hold a PhD / Doctor of Science degre