RussiaBachelor, MasterNext cycle not announced yetCheck Scholarship LinkRUDN University Open Olympiad for Foreign Citizens 2027
ForsaEduforsaedu.comOpportunity Overview
RUDN University (Peoples' Friendship University of Russia) in Moscow runs an Open Olympiad for foreign citizens that leads to free study. Winners receive a tuition-free place under the Russian Government quota for bachelor's, specialist or master's programmes; prize-winners can get a tuition discount or a remaining quota place, and winners can also compete for the university's 'Brilliant Students' award. It is open to non-Russian citizens of any country, compatriots living abroad and stateless persons. Candidates register online, then take a test and an interview. The 2026 cycle ran from January to April 2026; the 2027 cycle has not been announced yet and is expected to start around January 2027.
Funding Benefits & Coverage
2 BenefitsFree tuition (quota place)
Winners study tuition-free on a Russian Government quota place for the whole programme.
Discounts and awards
Prize-winners may get a tuition discount; winners can compete for the 'Brilliant Students' award (25,000 RUB per semester).
Eligibility & Acceptance Criteria
2 CriteriaRequired Documents
3 DocsRequired at admission after winning.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps for 2026 / 2027.
Funding type: Check Scholarship Link. Announced benefits: Free tuition (quota place), Discounts and awards.
Eligible levels: Bachelor, Master.
Next cycle not announced yet. Follow the official website for updates.
Required documents: Online registration on olymp.rudn.ru, Passport copy, Education certificate.
Apply directly on the official website: https://international.rudn.ru/undergraduate/byudzhetnye-mesta-otkrytaya-olimpiada-rudn-dlya-inostrannykh-grazhdan/. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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