Government-funded Russian scholarship for international students.
Certain groups of foreigners, Russians living abroad and immigrants can apply for state scholarships on the same terms as Russian citizens once they pass entrance exams or Uniform State Examination (EGE).
The government scholarship includes:
- Free tuition for the entire duration of the chosen programme;
- Maintenance allowance (for the entire duration of study regardless of the candidate's success);
- Dormitory accommodation (if available).
The government scholarship does not include:
- Travel costs;
- Living expenses;
- Voluntary health insurance policy.
International students (university graduates) who are completing internships in programmes of additional vocational education (professional training or career advancement) do not receive a maintenance allowance, but do receive accommodation in the dormitory of their university.
Allocation of quotas is carried out by Rossotrudnichestvo (The Federal Agency for the Commonwealth of Independent States, Compatriots Living Abroad, and International Humanitarian Cooperation) through its international network of offices, as well as through embassies of Russia abroad.
Contact your university of choice to find the best way to apply for a state scholarship. University’s International Office will respond to your detailed letter (university contact details can be found here).
