Russian Government Scholarship (State Quota)
About this Scholarship
The Russian Government Scholarship (Quota Scheme) is the largest state-funded grant program for international students. It covers tuition fees for the entire duration of study at 700+ participating universities.
Unlike the "Open Doors" Olympiad, this scholarship is applied for via the education-in-russia.com portal and is managed by Rossotrudnichestvo (Russian Houses) in your home country. It usually includes a free one-year Russian language preparatory course for those who do not speak Russian.
Scholarship Benefits
Full Tuition Waiver
100% of tuition fees are paid by the Russian government for the entire degree duration.
Maintenance Allowance
A monthly stipend (approx. 2,000–4,000 RUB, varies by university) regardless of academic success.
Preparatory Year
Free 1-year intensive Russian language course if you choose a Russian-taught program.
Dormitory
Guaranteed accommodation in university dormitories at a subsidized nominal rate.
Eligibility Criteria
- • Citizenship
- • Academic Marks
- • Age Limit
- • Language
Required Documents
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International Passport Must be valid for at least 18 months from the date of planned arrival (Sept 2026).
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Educational Certificates Scanned copies of Diploma/Transcripts. (Notarized translation into Russian is required for the second stage).
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Application Form Filled and printed from education-in-russia.com.
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Medical Certificates General health certificate + HIV/AIDS negative certificate (required after initial selection).
How to Apply
Registration
University Selection
Submit & Wait
Selection (Stage 1)
Stage 2
Application Timeline
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