Russia announces scholarships for Indian students, no entrance exams needed

The Russian Federation has opened applications for its government scholarship programme for Indian students for the 2026–27 academic year. The scheme allows students to study in universities across Russia, including institutions in Moscow, St Petersburg, Kazan, Vladivostok, Kaliningrad and other regions. Only Lomonosov Moscow State University and MGIMO are excluded. Interested applicants can apply through the official platform education-in-russia.com.

Russia remains a major destination for Indian learners. More than 27,000 Indian students are currently enrolled in Russian universities and higher education institutions.

The scholarship covers



multiple academic levels, bachelor’s, specialist’s, master’s, MPhil and advanced training programmes.

Students can choose from a long list of fields. These include medicine, pharmacy, engineering, architecture, agriculture, economics, management, humanities, mathematics, social sciences, aviation, space studies, sports and the arts.

Russia has clarified that several courses, especially in medicine, will be offered in English. This removes the requirement of Russian language proficiency at the time of admission.

Students who wish to learn Russian can enrol in a preparatory one-year language programme before starting their degree.