RussiaBachelor, Master, PhD98 days leftTuition-FreeRussian Government Scholarship (Quota) 2027–2028
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The Russian Government quota lets foreign students study for free at Russian state universities at bachelor's, specialist, master's and postgraduate (PhD) level. Tuition is fully covered by the federal budget for the whole programme, including a free preparatory year of Russian language if needed. Students receive a monthly state stipend set by the university and a dormitory place when available (at a low fee); medical insurance and airfare are paid by the student. You apply on education-in-russia.com, choose up to 6 universities, and pass a test or interview at the Rossotrudnichestvo office or Russian embassy in your country. Deadline: 15 January 2027 (15 December 2026 for CIS countries).
Funding Benefits & Coverage
4 BenefitsFree tuition
Tuition is fully paid by the Russian federal budget for the whole programme (bachelor's 4 years, master's 2, postgraduate 3).
Free preparatory year
A free year of Russian language and subject preparation for students who do not yet speak Russian.
Monthly state stipend
A monthly stipend whose amount is set by each university (modest; it does not cover all living costs).
Dormitory place
A dormitory place when available, at a low monthly fee. Medical insurance and airfare are paid by the student.
Eligibility & Acceptance Criteria
4 CriteriaRequired Documents
4 DocsWith certified Russian translation.
For postgraduate (PhD) applicants.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps for 2026 / 2027.
Funding type: Tuition-Free. Announced benefits: Free tuition, Free preparatory year, Monthly state stipend, Dormitory place.
Eligible levels: Bachelor, Master, PhD.
The latest deadline we have is January 15, 2027. Dates can differ by university or programme, so confirm on the official website.
Required documents: Passport copy, Education certificate and transcript, Medical certificates (no TB or hepatitis; HIV-negative), List of publications or research abstract.
Apply directly on the official website: https://education-in-russia.com/. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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Available Majors
Open to all fields of study
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