Indian students planning to study in Russia have a golden opportunity. For the academic year 2026-27, Russia is offering scholarships to Indian students across a wide range of programs, covering most universities in the country. However, students cannot avail this scholarship for Lomonosov Moscow State University and MGIMO.
Why Russia?
Russia has been a long-standing friend of India, maintaining strong ties for over seven decades. Every year, thousands of Indian students choose Russia for higher education, particularly in medical studies. Currently, more than 30,000 Indian students are pursuing degrees in Russia, with a significant number enrolled in MBBS programs.
Courses Covered Under the Scholarship:
The scholarship is available for undergraduate, postgraduate, and MPhil programs, as well as advanced training courses. Some of the popular fields include:
- Medicine (MBBS) & Pharmacy
- Engineering (B.Tech) & Architecture
- Agriculture & Management
- Economics, Humanities & Social Sciences
- Mathematics, Space & Aviation
- Sports & Arts
Language Requirement:
Knowledge of Russian is not mandatory, as many programs, including medicine, are taught in English. Students who do not know Russian can take a one-year language preparatory course before starting their main studies.
Top Russian Universities:
- Lomonosov Moscow State University
- Bauman Moscow State Technical University
- RUDN University
- St. Petersburg State University
- HSE University
- Kazan (Volga Region) Federal University
- Novosibirsk State University
- Moscow Institute of Physics & Technology
- Tomsk State University
- Ural Federal University
Selection Process:
No entrance exam is required. Selection is based on two main criteria:
- Academic Performance: Average grades in previous studies
- Portfolio Evaluation: Including scientific publications, recommendation letters from university officials, and certificates from national or international competitions and Olympiads
Students can apply to up to six universities based on preference, and final admission depends on the universities’ interest in the student.
How to Apply:
Interested students can apply through education-in-russia.com.
This scholarship provides Indian students with a unique opportunity to pursue quality higher education in a friendly international environment, across medicine, engineering, and diverse academic disciplines.
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