Russian Government Scholarship Fully Funded 2026 | Complete Application Process | Study in Russia

The Russian Government Scholarship is a fully funded program offered by the Government of Russia for international students. Every year, around 30,000 quota places are allocated to students from 170 countries across 741 universities in 82 regions.

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Students can pursue Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD, Specialist, and medical programs (including MBBS/General Medicine) without paying tuition fees.

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Details of Russian Government Scholarship Fully Funded

Russian Government Other Names Scholarship

Quota Scholarship / Rossotrudnichestvo Scholarship
State Scholarship for International Students

What Do You Get?

• 100% Free Tuition Fee
• Monthly Stipend
• No application fee
• 1 application portal
• Hostel (usually cheap or subsidized)

Deadline - 1 November 2025 – 15 January 2026

Benefits of the Scholarship

• 100% tuition fee is covered
• No application fee
• Monthly stipend 2000 to 4500 RUB – 1 RUB 3.49pkr
• Free or subsidized hostel accommodation
• No IELTS or TOEFL is required
• You can choose up to 6 universities
• Free 1-year Russian language course
• Wide range of programs across top-ranked universities
• Air ticket refund (depends on the university)
• Part-time work, if you can communicate in the Russian language, then you have many opportunities.

Eligibility Criteria

• For Bachelor’s: You must have completed FSC / A Levels / 12 years of education.
• For Master’s: You must have a Bachelor’s degree / 16 years of education.
• For PhD: You must have a Master’s degree.
• No age limit in most cases.
• You must be medically fit.

Programs Available

All major fields, including:

• Engineering
• IT & Computer Science
• Business & Economics
• Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry
• International Relations
• Agriculture
• Environmental Sciences
• Space & Aeronautics
• Social Sciences & Humanities

Medical / MBBS Programs

MBBS is available — but the name is General Medicine.

• General Medicine (MBBS)
• Dentistry
• Pharmacy
• Nursing
• Public Health
• Medical Biology

Documents Required

• Passport
• Educational Certificates & Transcripts
• Passport-size photos (white background)

2nd Stage

• CV or Resume
• LOM/SOP
• Recommendation Letter 2
• Medical Certificate
• HIV Test Report
• Application form
• Notarization / Translation https://admissions.hse.ru/en/translate/ (2nd stage) (passport, degree, transcript, medical certificate)
• Translation website https://translation-s.com/contacts/ 

How to Apply Russian Government Scholarship Fully Funded (Step by Step)

• Visit education-in-russia.com
• Create an account
• Select study level
• Choose up to 6 universities/programs. There are 741 universities across 82 regions of Russia (use the AI tool for Help)
• Upload your documents (A copy of your passport or other ID, A copy of your academic certificate, your completed application form, A photo
• Online screening test in your country
• The second stage of selection (upload remaining and notarized documents)
• Attend embassy interview
• Wait for the final selection
• Get your invitation letter → Apply for a visa → Travel to Russia. Citizens from Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia, Kyrgyzstan, and Ukraine don’t need a visa.

Expenses you should keep in mind before going

• A voluntary health insurance policy costs between RUB 4,000 and RUB 12,000.
• Accommodation fee of RUB 300-6,000. If the university provides, then there is no need.
• 15000 RUB for food and shopping, e.g, clothes/month.
• 650 RUB for phone credit.
• Air tickets. It depends on your university.
• We will check from the official portal education-in-russia.com