Russian Government Scholarships (quota) 2027: eligibility, funding, deadline and how to apply

🇷🇺 Russia · Offered by Ministry of Science and Higher Education of Russia · For Bachelor's, Master's, PhD applicants.

Updated 10 November 2026 · Researched from the sources listed at the end. Confirm current details on the official website before you apply.

Country: 🇷🇺 Russia
Provider: Ministry of Science and Higher Education of Russia
Degree levels: Bachelor's, Master's, PhD
Funding: Free tuition, monthly stipend, subsidised dormitory and free preparatory Russian-language year. Flights and medical insurance are not covered.
Deadline: 2027/2028 deadline reported as 15 Jan 2027 for non-CIS countries. As of 10 Nov 2026 the portal still says the 2027/28 campaign has not started (delayed; it normally opens mid-September).
Expected opening: Delayed — not yet open as of 10 Nov 2026
Duration: Length of the programme (plus one preparatory year if needed).
Professor contact: Recommended: a professor's support or acceptance letter makes the application stronger.

Official website

About the Russian Government Scholarships (quota)

Free tuition places at Russian universities for foreign students, for bachelor's, master's and PhD. Apply online through the official portal or the Russian House in your country.

Eligibility

Who can apply

Foreign citizens including Pakistanis. In Pakistan, selection is run by the Russian House (Rossotrudnichestvo) in Karachi.

Academic requirements

Master's: Bachelor's degree. PhD: Master's degree, plus research publications and a recommendation from a Russian university.

Language requirements

English-taught programmes need English proof; Russian-taught programmes include a free preparatory Russian year.

What the scholarship covers

Free tuition, monthly stipend, subsidised dormitory and free preparatory Russian-language year. Flights and medical insurance are not covered.

Tuition: Full tuition.
Stipend and benefits: Small monthly stipend (a few thousand RUB) plus subsidised dorm (about RUB 2,500–3,800/month).
Duration: Length of the programme (plus one preparatory year if needed).

Deadline and opening date

2027/2028 deadline reported as 15 Jan 2027 for non-CIS countries. As of 10 Nov 2026 the portal still says the 2027/28 campaign has not started (delayed; it normally opens mid-September).

Expected opening: Delayed — not yet open as of 10 Nov 2026.

Required documents

Application on education-in-russia.com (up to 6 universities)
Passport
Degree and transcripts (translated into Russian and notarized)
Medical certificate incl. HIV test
Photos
Motivation letter
Research proposal and publications (PhD)

How to apply

Register on education-in-russia.com, create a new application when the campaign opens, and attend the Russian House selection (document review and interview).

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Frequently asked questions

Who can apply for the Russian Government Scholarships (quota)?

Foreign citizens including Pakistanis. In Pakistan, selection is run by the Russian House (Rossotrudnichestvo) in Karachi. Master's: Bachelor's degree. PhD: Master's degree, plus research publications and a recommendation from a Russian university.

What does the Russian Government Scholarships (quota) cover?

Free tuition, monthly stipend, subsidised dormitory and free preparatory Russian-language year. Flights and medical insurance are not covered. Small monthly stipend (a few thousand RUB) plus subsidised dorm (about RUB 2,500–3,800/month).

What is the Russian Government Scholarships (quota) deadline?

2027/2028 deadline reported as 15 Jan 2027 for non-CIS countries. As of 10 Nov 2026 the portal still says the 2027/28 campaign has not started (delayed; it normally opens mid-September). Expected opening: Delayed — not yet open as of 10 Nov 2026.

Is IELTS required for the Russian Government Scholarships (quota)?

English-taught programmes need English proof; Russian-taught programmes include a free preparatory Russian year.

Do I need a supervisor or professor's acceptance for the Russian Government Scholarships (quota)?

Recommended: a professor's support or acceptance letter makes the application stronger.

How do I apply for the Russian Government Scholarships (quota)?

Register on education-in-russia.com, create a new application when the campaign opens, and attend the Russian House selection (document review and interview).

Sources

ScholarReach is an independent tool and is not affiliated with Ministry of Science and Higher Education of Russia. This page gives general information researched from public sources. Requirements, amounts and deadlines change every year: always confirm them on the official website.