Grants and scholarshipsFunding a degree in Russia What you can really get
Which programmes actually exist, who can apply and where people most often go wrong.
- Main programme
- Government quota (state-funded)
Send your transcript or degree, your average grade and your language level. We'll tell you which programmes suit you and which don't.
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Government quota (state-funded)
Tuition covered by the Russian federal budget, plus a monthly stipend and dormitory place. Applications typically open in the autumn and close around the start of November for the following academic year, and are made through the official portal, with selection in your own country first.
Paid admission (direct to university)
You apply straight to the university and pay tuition yourself. Far more predictable than the quota — Russian tuition is typically a fraction of comparable Western programmes — and deadlines are later and more flexible.
How we help you win a scholarship
- 01
Your profile
We look at your grades, languages and goals, and tell you plainly which scholarships you qualify for.
- 02
Universities and scholarships
We pick up to five scholarships and universities with the best odds and put the deadlines in a calendar.
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Documents and letters
Study plan, statement, recommendations, translations. We check every field of the form.
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Applying and moving
We file the applications, follow the universities' replies and help with the visa and the move.
Applying to a university
We prepare and file the application for a place and a scholarship. The university's own fee is paid separately, on its invoice.
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