Indian students aiming to study abroad now have a new pathway as the Russian government has opened applications for 300 fully funded scholarships for the 2026–27 academic year. The initiative covers tuition fees at most universities, except for Lomonosov Moscow State University and MGIMO, and is available for undergraduate, specialist, postgraduate, and doctoral programs, as well as advanced training courses.
Courses Available
- Medicine & Pharmacy
- Engineering & Architecture
- Agriculture
- Management & Economics
- Humanities
- Mathematics & Natural Sciences
- Space Science & Aviation
- Sports & Arts
Many medical and engineering programmes are also offered in English. Students who need it can take a one-year Russian language preparatory course before starting their degree.
The selection process involves two stages:
- Academic Evaluation: based on grades, recommendation letters, research work, and competition certificates.
- University Placement & Visa Processing: handled by Russia’s Ministry of Science and Higher Education.
Applications must be submitted by January 15, 2026, only through the official portal: education-in-russia.com.
Planning to apply? Ask questions about this process on GD Connect and learn from alumni and experts how to strengthen your profile for such scholarships.
Source: Metro India