☰
Are you interested in studying in Russia? The Russian Open Doors Scholarship 2026 is currently accepting applications. Candidates should click here to learn more about this application.
Opportunity Details
The Open Doors offers limitless opportunities for education, self-development, and new academic career prospects in Russia for young talented individuals from around the globe.
The Open Doors has been held annually since 2017. It is organized by the Association of Global Universities, a consortium of leading Russian universities, and is supported by the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Russian Federation and Rossotrudnichestvo.
Each year, over a hundred thousand talented and motivated young people from many countries participate in the Open Doors. The competition covers 14 interdisciplinary subject areas, ranging from engineering and medicine to economics and linguistics, with tracks available for bachelor's, master's, PhD, and post-doctoral candidates. Participation in the Open Doors is free of charge and the competition is held online. The working languages of the Open Doors are English and Russian.
Winning the Open Doors gives admission to bachelor’s, master’s, or PhD programs, or secures a postdoc position in research projects at one of Russia's leading universities through a streamlined, one-stop process. Over the past seven years, more than 6,000 international students have enjoyed his opportunity.
The Scholarship Covers:
Apply for Open Doors Scholarship 2026