Saint Petersburg State University (SPbU)·Russia

SPbU Open International Olympiad

Fully FundedBachelorMasterSpecialist12-72 monthsOlympiad & Quota cycles · Sep – Jan

The Olympiad of SPbU is a unique educational project aimed at developing creative abilities and research interest. Winners and prize-winners can claim special rights upon admission: enrollment without entrance exams or 100 points on the specialised subject. Held annually across multiple subject areas.

Host University

Saint Petersburg State University

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, Specialist

12-72 months

Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science…

Open to: Open to citizens of any country (including Indonesia)

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

Tuition fee waiver for the chosen program at SPbU
Enrollment without entrance exams (for winners)
Equivalent to 100 points on the specialized subject entrance exam
Priority for state-funded places (quota)

Monthly: Tuition: 100% covered (value up to €4,000-15,000/year)

Requirements

First degree: Not required

Professional experience: not specified

Country restriction: Open to citizens of any country (including Indonesia)

Detailed requirements

- School students (high school level) and Bachelor's degree holders
- International students who have completed secondary education or are completing it
- Open to all nationalities
- Online registration required at olymp.spbu.ru/Account/LogOn

Who can apply

High school students and Bachelor's degree holders (including Indonesians) seeking fully funded undergraduate or Specialist degrees at Saint Petersburg State University.

Fields of study

MathematicsPhysicsComputer ScienceBiologyChemistryHistorySocial StudiesForeign LanguagesRussian LanguageLawEconomicsJournalismInternational Relations

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

Registration & selection stage: 25 October – 14 December 2025

Selection stage results: 30 December 2025

Final stage: 1 January – 9 March 2026

Preliminary final stage results: 20 March 2026

Showing works: 25-26 March 2026

Appeals: 25-27 March 2026

Final results 2025/26: 3 April 2026

How to apply

1Step 1: Review the Olympiad documents and video instructions at olympiada.spbu.ru
2Step 2: Sign in to the Olympiad Personal Account at olymp.spbu.ru/Account/LogOn
3Step 3: Complete registration and fill in the participant questionnaire
4Step 4: Register for the subject of interest
5Step 5: Complete the selection stage assignments within the period
6Step 6: If selected, take the final stage (proctored online)
7Step 7: If awarded, apply for admission and Russian study visa