Government of Russian Federation / Rossotrudnichestvo·Russia

Russian Government Scholarship (Quota via Rossotrudnichestvo)

Fully FundedBachelorMasterPhD12-72 monthsOlympiad & Quota cycles · Sep – Jan

The Russian Government Scholarship is a national programme offering international students the chance to study Bachelor's, Master's, and PhD degrees at Russian universities, with full tuition support and a preparatory Russian language year. Indonesian applicants apply through KBRI Moscow / Russian Embassy in Jakarta.

Popular Participating Universities

Lomonosov Moscow State University

Saint Petersburg State University

HSE University

Bauman Moscow State Technical University

MGIMO University

NUST MISIS

Quick info

Application status

Olympiad & Quota cycles · Sep – Jan

DAAD deadlines vary per program. Check the official site for the current intake window.

Russia

Bachelor, Master, PhD

12-72 months

All fields - 1,752+ Russian universities across 83+ cities

Open to: Open to citizens of 180+ countries (Indonesian applicants are eligible)

Apply on official site

Opens the provider's official website

Info sourced from official providers. Always verify deadlines, requirements, and eligibility directly before applying.

What you get

Full tuition fees covered
Preparatory Russian-language course (typically 1 year) for non-native speakers
Monthly stipend: RUB 1,500-6,500/month (~€15-65)
Subsidized dormitory accommodation (RUB 500-2,000/month)

Monthly: Tuition: 100% covered / Stipend: RUB 1,500-6,500/month (~€15-65) / Dormitory: RUB 500-2,000/month / Total annual value: ~€4,000-15,000

Requirements

First degree: Not required

Professional experience: not specified

Country restriction: Open to citizens of 180+ countries (Indonesian applicants are eligible)

Detailed requirements

- International student who completed secondary or vocational education
- Pass the competitive selection in your home country (coordinated by Russian Embassy / KBRI Moscow for Indonesia)
- Medically fit to study in Russia
- No application fee
- Choose up to 6 universities and 1 study program

Who can apply

International students (including Indonesians) from 180+ countries seeking fully funded Bachelor, Master, or PhD degrees at any of 1,752+ Russian universities. 15,000 scholarships awarded annually worldwide.

Fields of study

All fields - 1,752+ Russian universities across 83+ cities

Application window

Olympiad & Quota cycles · Sep – Jan

Dates are based on data sourced from official providers (2025-2026 cycle). Deadlines may shift between intake years. Always verify on the official website before applying.

Important dates

Application platform opens: 1 September annually

Application deadline: 15 January (for next academic year)

Competitive selection in home country: February – April

Letter of Acceptance issued: May – June

Arrival in Russia: late August – September

How to apply

1Step 1: Choose a program and up to 6 universities at education-in-russia.com
2Step 2: Fill out the online application and upload the document package at auth.education-in-russia.com
3Step 3: Pass the competitive selection in your home country (coordinated by Russian Embassy)
4Step 4: Receive the Letter of Acceptance / Invitation
5Step 5: Apply for a Russian student visa at the Russian Embassy
6Step 6: Travel to Russia and complete enrolment at the assigned university