The Open Doors Russian Government Scholarship Program offers international students the opportunity to pursue higher education in Russia with full scholarships! This year, exciting new tracks have been added: now you can apply for Bachelor's and Post-Doctoral programs, in addition to Master's and PhD. The scholarship is open to applicants from all over the world, providing a chance to study at top Russian universities. Below are all the key details you need to know.
📋 Details of the Open Doors Russian Scholarship 2025
- Host Country: Russia
- Scholarship Levels: Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, and Post-Doctoral
- Funded by: Ministry of Science and Higher Education, Russian Federation
- Application Deadlines:
- Bachelor's, Master's, PhD: November 20, 2024
- Post-Doctoral: December 10, 2024
🎓 What is the Open Doors Program?
The Open Doors project is a Russian government scholarship initiative that provides tuition-free education in Russia. It offers international students early admission to some of the best Russian universities without entrance exams. Scholarships include full tuition coverage and a monthly stipend funded by the Russian government.
🏆 Participating Universities
The program partners with 21 prestigious Russian universities. You can explore the participating universities and their programs here.
💼 Benefits of the Scholarship
- Free higher education in Russia
- Tuition-free admission
- Monthly stipend
- English-taught programs
- Affordable accommodation options available through the university
📚 Eligible Study Fields
The Open Doors Scholarship covers a wide range of academic fields, including but not limited to:
- Biology & Biotechnology
- Computer & Data Science
- Business & Management
- Engineering & Technology
- Clinical Medicine & Public Health
- Politics & International Studies
- Applied Mathematics & AI
- Education & Psychology
- Chemistry & Materials Science
- Urbanism & Civil Engineering
...and many more!
✅ Eligibility Criteria
- Open to international students from all countries
- Eligible for Bachelor's, Master's, PhD, or Post-Doctoral programs
- Must have completed at least a Bachelor’s degree
- Submit all required documents and complete the application process
📝 How to Apply for the Open Doors Russian Scholarship 2025
- Register online by creating an account.
- Complete your portfolio by submitting important documents such as certificates, papers, and awards.
- Take the entrance test and submit the portfolio before the deadline.
- If selected, you’ll move to the second stage which includes additional tests and interviews.
- After the final evaluation, winners will be selected for full scholarships.
Applicants can choose between 1 to 6 universities when registering. If your top-choice university doesn't offer your program, your application will automatically transfer to another one.
Don't miss this incredible opportunity to study in Russia for free! Apply now and take the next step towards a world-class education.
