Russian government scholarship 2026–27 is open for Msc and Undergrad students

Indian students are encouraged to apply for a scholarship program that was initiated by the government of the Russian Federation for the academic year 2026-2027. The scholarship program aims at helping Indian students join colleges in Russia to pursue their higher education.

Most courses, including those related to medicine, will be taught in English, as informed by the Russian government. This implies that English fluency will be sufficient for application and Russian fluency will not be necessary. Also, before pursuing their major courses, those wishing to learn Russian can apply for a one-year preparatory course.

Students have the opportunity to study in several Russian universities, which are located in Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kazan, Vladivostok, Kaliningrad, and other cities. The application process for the scholarships can now be done.

Academic Levels Covered

• Bachelor’s programmes
• Specialist programmes
• Master’s programmes
• MPhil programmes
• Advanced training programmes

Fields of Study

• Medicine
• Pharmacy
• Engineering
• Architecture
• Agriculture
• Economics
• Management
• Humanities
• Mathematics
• Social Sciences
• Aviation
• Space Studies
• Sports
• Arts

Selection Process

• No entrance examination is conducted
• Selection is based on the candidate’s academic record and portfolio

Portfolio may include:

- Research papers

- Letters of recommendation

- Olympiad certificates

- Awards from national or international competitions

- Other relevant supporting documents

University Preference and Allotment

Applicants are allowed to choose a maximum of six universities.

Final allocation is affected by:

- University Evaluation

- Seat availability

Stages of Selection

Phase 1: Shortlisting process and document verification up to January 15

Phase 2: University allocation and the release of documents for visas from the Russian Ministry of Science and Higher Education in collaboration with the participating universities The aspirants should refer to the official website of the organization to get updates and must see the eligibility criteria carefully.