Russian Government Scholarships: Pursue Your Bachelor’s/Master’s/PhD Without IELTS

Do you want to study in the largest country in the world free of cost? If yes, this article is yours. In my article, I am discussing Russian Government Scholarships.

Russia is one of the three most reading countries. Russian education is considered one of the best in the world.Russia is a country of diversity. It is renowned for its strong scientific base, high level of training, cultural tradition and old history.You can benefit from Russia’s renowned heritage of universities, particularly in engineering and science.A degree from Russian University is highly respected by employers around the world.

5 Steps for Applying

• Select a Programme and University

1. In Russia, you can find 741 universities spread across 82 regions, spanning from Kaliningrad to Vladivostok.
2. You can study for a Bachelor’s, Specialist or Master’s Degree, a doctorate, professional training or career advancement , Medical Residency Course and Postgraduate Military Course.
3. You are provided with a wide array of subjects to choose from.
4. You can find more information from the website.

• Learn about Financing and Scholarship

1. You can study by self-funded.It has two types. Personal funding and External funding.
2. Study funded by the Russian Government.

• Prepare your documents 

1. Academic Transcripts
2. Passport and other documents confirming the identity and citizenship
3. Language Certificate
4. Personal Statement or Statement of Purpose
5. Reference Letter
6. Extra-curricular activities (if you have)
7. A Medical Certificate ( including HIV tests and Corona test)

     All academic transcripts must be legalized.Then apply and attach the documents if they need.

• Undergo Competitive Selection

Many Russian universities conduct tests individually or jointly and select talented international applicants based on the results. To achieve Government scholarship,students must take part in various competitions and exams.Those who place highly in some of these competitions can get various opportunities from universities. The applicants with the best test results can get scholarships and expect preferential terms when enrolling at Russian universities.If I pointed their selection criteria then:

1. Become a winner of one of the Academic Competitions.
2. Pass the Unified State Examination or entrance exams.
3. Pass competitive selection for a government scholarship (quota).

     The prospective students who do not pass their exams, lose their right to free tuition. If you select for study,they’ll give a form.You must fill the forms and submit to the Russian Embassy.

• Get a Invitation and Applying for Student Visa

Invitations to Russia are issued by both the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia and the General Administration for Migration Issues of the Interior Ministry of Russia. Those who secure an Offer Letter from Russian universities will receive their invitations following the guidelines of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia.

Benefits of Scholarship

The Russian Government Scholarship offers a transformative opportunity to its recipients.          Here are the key facets of this esteemed program:

• 100% Waiver

• Monthly stipend

• Accommodation facility

• Book facility

• No IELTS

• No application fees

• Offer a free language course.

This scholarship has some demerits also. They are:

• Air tickets are not free.

• Living expenses are yours.

• Must learn the Russian language.

The application process is so easy.One can easily apply to Russian University sitting in his room.But if you face any problem then click the video. 

This year the application starts from 1 September and will end on 31st October.

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Writer

Tanvir Islam Saif

Intern,Content Writing Department

YSSE