📖 About the Scholarship

The Russian Government Open Doors Scholarship (also called the Open Doors: Russian Scholarship Project) is organized by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation and the Association of Global Universities. It offers fully funded opportunities for outstanding international students to pursue Master’s or PhD degrees in top Russian universities without entrance exams—selection is based on an online Olympiad and portfolio review.

📝 Summary

• 🎓 Levels of Study: Master’s & PhD
  

• 🌍 Eligible Applicants: All non-Russian citizens

• 🏛 Host Universities: Top Russian institutions under the Association of Global Universities

• 📚 Fields Available: Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Medicine, Engineering, Economics, Education, Psychology, Linguistics, Political Science, and more

• 💯 Selection Method: Online Olympiad + portfolio evaluation

• 📅 Academic Start: September 

🎯 Why Study in Russia (Open Doors Scholarship)?

• 🎓 Study in world-class universities with advanced research facilities

• 🌏 Gain global exposure in a multicultural environment

• 🏛 Access to prestigious academic programs in English or Russian

• 💰 Fully funded opportunity covering tuition and additional benefits

• 🤝 Networking with global scholars and experts

💎 Scholarship Benefits

• ✅ Full tuition fee waiver for the entire study period

• ✅ Direct admission to chosen universities without standard entrance exams

• ✅ Study in English or Russian (language course available if needed)

• ✅ Possible accommodation in university dormitories (varies by institution)

• ✅ Access to research labs, libraries, and student support services

📌 Eligibility Criteria

• 🌍 Must be a non-Russian citizen

• 🎓 For Master’s: Must hold (or be completing) a Bachelor’s degree

• 🎓 For PhD: Must hold (or be completing) a Master’s degree

• 💻 Ability to participate in the online Olympiad and submit a complete portfolio

• 📚 Strong academic background in the chosen field of study

📂 Required Documents

• 📝 Completed online application form on the official Open Doors portal

• 📄 Academic certificates and transcripts (with official translation if needed)

• 🛂 Valid passport

• ✍ Motivation letter / Statement of Purpose

• 📜 1–2 Recommendation letters

• 🌐 Proof of language proficiency (English or Russian), if available

• 📄 CV / Resume

• 🏥 Medical certificate (some universities may require)

⏳ Deadline

• 📅 Application Opens: September 

• 📅 First Round (Portfolio Submission): ~November 20

• 📅 Second Round (Online Olympiad): December  – January 

• 📅 Final Selection: February 

🛠 How to Apply

1. 🌐 Visit the official Open Doors portal: https://od.globaluni.ru/en/

2. 📝 Register and create your applicant profile

3. 📄 Upload your portfolio with all required documents

4. 🖥 Participate in the online Olympiad in your chosen field

5. 📢 Wait for results and receive university placement confirmation

6. 🛂 Apply for a student visa and prepare for arrival in Russia

🌐 Official Website / Apply Link
🔗 https://od.globaluni.ru/en/