Russian Govt Scholarships for Worldwide Students in Russia

Scholarships for Education in Russia

Bachelor/Masters Degree

Deadline: 1st March until 15th August Each Year.

Study in: Russia.

Course Starts: October 2016

Last Updated: Mar 15, 2016

Scholarship Description:  The Ministry of Education and Science of the Russian Federation proposes Government scholarships for worldwide students. Scholarships are accessible for bachelor, masters, postgraduate and postgraduate medical studies (internship, clinical residency).Higher education overseas proposes an opportunity for growth and development that only a few other experiences can present so intensely. Russia, having the maximum literacy rate in the world (99,6%), is exactly proud of having one of the best education structures in the world. Studies in Russian universities are carried out in Russian language. Familiarity of Russian language is important for worldwide students in Russia.

Host Institutions:   Michurinsk State Agrarian University, Russia.

Number of Scholarships:  Not specified.

Scholarships Provider: Russian Government.

Number of awards offered:  Not Known.

Course Level : Scholarships are accessible for bachelor, masters, postgraduate and postgraduate medical studies (internship, clinical residency).

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are presented in diverse fields to help students in upgrading their education.

Scholarships Award: The study of foreign citizens at Russian state universities is up to 80% subsidized by the Government of Russia, making it reasonable (the average cost of an academic year, including accommodation in a student hostel, is 2500-4000 USD). Life and health insurance is compulsory for any foreign citizen arriving to the Russian Federation for studies. The cost of life and health insurance amounts from 160 USD to 250 USD for 1 year and depends on the preferred program of insurance.

Eligibility: Foreign citizens with insufficient knowledge of Russian have a right for education at pre-university introductory departments and faculties of educational establishments on supplementary comprehensive programs. Applicants for training in areas of training (specialties) of “Art and Culture” must pass additional entrance examinations creative direction directly in the educational organization, which he campaign to do. In this case, the specific duration of the additional entrance examinations creative direction established educational organization in the period from June 1 to August 1. Educational Institutions of Higher Education Ministry of Culture of Russia implement educational programs post-graduate studies. These programs are expected at providing training and creative pedagogical personnel of higher qualification in the creative and performing arts majors in and are devoted to teaching the most talented young people with education is not lower than higher education (specialty or MSc) in the field of arts. Training for these programs is approved out in full-time education.

Nationality: Worldwide students can submit an application for the scholarships.

Admission Requirement: Candidates must have document of complete secondary education for bachelor degree programme, Bachelor’s degree or a Specialist’s degree for masters degree programme, Master’s degree (with the course duration not less than 2 years) or a “Specialist’s degree” with the course duration not less than 5 years for Postgraduate and degree of higher medical /dental/pharmaceutical education for postgraduate medical studies (internship, clinical residency).

English Language Requirements: Studies in Russian universities are approved in Russian language. In some specialties the training is also delivered in English (about 20 specialties) and French (general medicine, pharmacy). Applicants choosing the training in English or French must have an interview to check their language proficiency upon arrival. The results of worldwide language tests (e.g., IELTS, TOEFL, CAE, DALF, TCF etc.) are not required. Irrespective of medium of instruction, a Russian language course is an essential and imperative part of the curriculum. Knowledge of Russian language is important for worldwide students in Russia for everyday life, communication in and outside the university, and for comprehensive use of the millions of pieces of educational literature obtainable throughout the whole period of study.

Supporting Material: Required documents are:

–Application form (given by the RACUS diplomat in your country);

-Copy of your passport (pages with the photo, date of birth and passport expiry date);

–Certificate of complete higher secondary education with academic transcript for undergraduate programs / higher education degree with academic transcript for postgraduate programs.

Application Deadline: Applications for study on a foundation course are accepted from 1st March until 1st October and for major courses (first and following years) are received from 1st March until 15th August of every year for passport-holders of visa-free countries and from 1st March until 15th July for passport holders of countries requiring a visa.

How to Apply: The mode of applying is by online.

Website: Administrator Website http://russia.study/registration